AI exposure
Security guard: will AI take this job?
30%Mostly safe
The cameras now watch the cameras. Someone still has to walk over and say “sir, please leave”.
Why
Monitoring gets automated; physical presence and judgement don’t.
Where to look next
- Security systems technician
- Event security lead
- Cybersecurity basics → SOC analyst
What AI already does
- Camera monitoring
- Access control
What stays human
- Physical presence
- De-escalation
Skills worth learning — Public service & security
- Digital and cyber skills
- De-escalation and communication
- Leadership