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What is a securities counselor and how to become one
Security counselors assist people living in rehabilitation centers, group homes, or other assisted living conditions. They are responsible for the safety of the facilities, accompanying visitors, and checking the rooms of inhabitants for items that are not approved by the house rules.
You will be collaborating with social workers and other professionals working at the institution. You will help residents perform their everyday tasks, such as doing laundry, cooking, or cleaning. You might be responsible for transportation as well, or accompanying residents to various appointments. You will be there to intervene in emergency situations, providing safety for the public and stability for the residents under your care.
This is an entry-level position you can take on with a GED or a high school diploma. For advanced human services positions, you might need a degree in social work or a related area. Being certified in first aid interventions might be necessary to get hired, and a driver's license is also often required.
Avg. Salary $44,336
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 3%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.57%
Asian 5.00%
Black or African American 9.58%
Hispanic or Latino 15.71%
Unknown 5.27%
White 62.88%
Genderfemale 42.49%
male 57.51%
Age - 43American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 43Stress level is very high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is intermediate
7 - challenging
Work life balance is excellent
6.4 - fair
Key steps to become a securities counselor
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Start to develop specific securities counselor skills
Skills Percentages CPR 16.24% Direct Care 9.96% Securities 8.94% Patrol 8.10% Therapeutic Interventions 7.93% Complete relevant securities counselor training and internships
Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New securities counselors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a securities counselor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real securities counselor resumes.Research securities counselor duties and responsibilities
- Provide supervision and manage delinquent youthful offenders, in a secure residential correctional treatment facility.
- Train in self-defense, control tactic, motivational interviewing, boundaries, first-aid and CPR
- Advise on commercial/contract, corporate, employment, IP and securities laws and regulations.
- Monitor headcount and patrol facility.
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Now it's time to start searching for a securities counselor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:
- Browse job boards for relevant postings
- Consult your professional network
- Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
- Watch out for job scams
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Average securities counselor salary
The average securities counselor salary in the United States is $44,336 per year or $21 per hour. Securities counselor salaries range between $18,000 and $108,000 per year.
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The pay is not worth what you have to do sometimes
I don't like jumping shifts day to night and so forth. it tends to mess up the internal clock.
Updated January 8, 2025
