Security guard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Rent-a-cop" redirects here. For the 1987 film, see Rent-a-Cop (film) . "Mall cop" redirects here. For the film, see Paul Blart: Mall Cop . The examples and perspecve in this arcle deal primarily with common law and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject. You may improve this arcle , discuss the issue on the talk page , or create a new arcle , as appropriate. (October 2010) (Learn how and when to remove this template message ) Security guard A private security officer at a Chinese factory in February 2004. Occupaon Occupaon type Employment Acvity sectors Security Descripon Related jobs Bouncer , Doorman , Bodyguard , Hall monitor , Armored Truck Personnel , Store detecve A security guard, security officer, or protecve agent is a private person who is hired to protect an organizaon's assets (property , people, equipment, money, etc.) from a variety of hazards (such as waste, damaged property, unsafe worker behaviour, criminal acvity such as theſt, etc.) by using preventave measures. They do this by maintaining a high-visibility presence to deter illegal and