Career Paths in Private Security, 2026 – Security Studies Career
Guidance Material
If you worked in the field of computer forensics, you would be manufacturing computer
cameras. - correct answer ✔✔ False
Private security officers all share a general professional path. - correct answer ✔✔ False
Why is ethics so important in the field of security? Check all that apply. - correct answer ✔✔
There are reports of security employees using excessive force or violence on individuals.
They do not receive the level of training that police officers do.
They are responsible for respecting personal civil rights.
If security guard requirements are basically high school diploma or GED, what is the best reason
most security guards have two or four years of college? - correct answer ✔✔ the education
serves your best interests, increases your skill for the agency you work for, and gives you a wider
perspective on people and safety
Look at this summary chart. Which of the following statements best show how to use this
graph? - correct answer ✔✔ look for general overview of possible jobs in next ten years; will not
look for specific requirements for loss prevention officers
Why are jobs in gaming security a huge part of total number of security jobs available today? -
correct answer ✔✔ The gaming industry is a multi-billion dollar business and growing.
What critical thinking skills should all security officers share?
immediate analysis of situations - correct answer ✔✔ immediate analysis of situations
Guidance Material
If you worked in the field of computer forensics, you would be manufacturing computer
cameras. - correct answer ✔✔ False
Private security officers all share a general professional path. - correct answer ✔✔ False
Why is ethics so important in the field of security? Check all that apply. - correct answer ✔✔
There are reports of security employees using excessive force or violence on individuals.
They do not receive the level of training that police officers do.
They are responsible for respecting personal civil rights.
If security guard requirements are basically high school diploma or GED, what is the best reason
most security guards have two or four years of college? - correct answer ✔✔ the education
serves your best interests, increases your skill for the agency you work for, and gives you a wider
perspective on people and safety
Look at this summary chart. Which of the following statements best show how to use this
graph? - correct answer ✔✔ look for general overview of possible jobs in next ten years; will not
look for specific requirements for loss prevention officers
Why are jobs in gaming security a huge part of total number of security jobs available today? -
correct answer ✔✔ The gaming industry is a multi-billion dollar business and growing.
What critical thinking skills should all security officers share?
immediate analysis of situations - correct answer ✔✔ immediate analysis of situations
