Security Guard

Patrols, CCTV monitoring and access control.

Being replaced

Security Guard is projected to be largely replaced by AI by 2032 (≥70% of tasks); 25% replaced so far. Replaced: Gate access control. Being replaced: CCTV monitoring, Night patrols. Next: Conflict handling and emergency response.

Replacement year (≥70% of tasks replaced)
2032
About 6 years from now
Replaced 1Being replaced 2Will be replaced 1
Share of tasks replaced over time (dashed line = 70% threshold)
200520152025203520450%50%100% 2026: 25%

Security Guard

Replacement year 2032Being replaced

Replaced (1)

Being replaced (2)

Will be replaced (1)

FAQ

Will AI replace Security Guard?

Security Guard is projected to be largely replaced by AI by 2032. As of 2026, 25% of tasks are replaced and the status is “Being replaced”. “Largely replaced” means over 70% of tasks no longer need a human — it does not mean the job disappears entirely.

Which parts of Security Guard work has AI already replaced?

Already replaced: Gate access control. Being replaced now: CCTV monitoring, Night patrols.

Which Security Guard tasks are hardest for AI to replace?

The last to be replaced: Conflict handling and emergency response, Night patrols. Not yet affected: Conflict handling and emergency response.

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