Jobs that involve guns

Jobs that involve guns include security guards, police officers, and federal flight deck officers. There are several careers where you're required to carry a firearm or work with it, such as in the gun industry. Most jobs where you're required to carry a firearm for work are in law enforcement, the military, or private security. If you're looking for a career that involves guns, then here are ten options to look into:

1. Security Guard

   Average Salary: $31,983

   Security guards are responsible for maintaining and ensuring the peace and safety of the building they are assigned to. They ensure that everyone who enters the building has official business to be done in the building. They are also in charge of patrolling and monitoring activities within the area. Security guards are also tasked to immobilize anyone who seems to pose a threat to the peace and safety of the building. They are also responsible for preventing any untoward incidences or crimes that may happen in the area. Security guards must be observant and alert to be able to succeed in their roles.

2. Police Officer

   Average Salary: $52,638

   Police officers are responsible for keeping peace and security in a community. They uphold and enforce the law. They ensure that people in their assigned community follow the law. They also ensure that proper sanctions are given out to anyone who does not follow. Some police officers are assigned in the field, meaning they work outside of police stations. Those assigned to police stations are responsible for maintaining administrative matters as well, aside from maintaining peace and order. Police officers are expected to be trustworthy, to work with honor, and to keep their integrity intact.

3. Federal Flight Deck Officer

4. Detective

   Average Salary: $57,984

   A detective is responsible for conducting in-depth investigations for criminal activities, potential threats, and other law-violating incidents, coordinating closely with law-enforcement agencies and crime intelligence analysts. Detectives often work on the field, gathering data and related evidence to support claims and connect the timeline of events. They keep an organized record of their findings for further validation before reporting it to the authority. A detective must have excellent investigative and critical-thinking skills, especially on solving puzzles and security solutions.

5. Border Patrol Agent

   Average Salary: $46,060

   A border patrol agent is a government employee who provides the security of international land borders and coastal waters between ports of entry. Border patrol agents are required to apprehend illegal border crossers, criminals, and terrorists from crossing a country to stop them from carrying out illegal activities and attacks. They work closely with other local and federal agencies to ensure legal immigrants, enterprises, and commerce remain unimpeded. Border patrol agents must also use electronic surveillance equipment and respond to electronic sensor alarms in remote areas.

6. FBI Agent

7. Armored Car Driver

   Average Salary: $41,822

8. Military Officer

9. Gun Store Clerk

10. Firearms Instructor

    Average Salary: $52,498