MASE Firearms Career and Pay Comparison Report

A progression, not an automatic promotion

1. Guard registration and required foundational training.
2. On-the-job communication, reporting and site readiness.
3. Decide whether a specific role requires specialist qualifications.
4. Approved training, assessment, application and permit approval for armed duties.
5. Employer screening, post onboarding and continuing qualification.

This is a career pathway, not a historical wage time series. Leadership and specialist unarmed roles remain valid alternatives.

National security-guard wage context

May 2025 BLS data combine armed and unarmed guards nationwide. Thresholds are not minimum/maximum salaries and do not establish a local armed premium.

BLS source. Broad occupation evidence, not MASE pay.

Hypothetical offer differences

Illustrative baseline: $20/hour. Compare equivalent offers; no claim that these rates are available or typical.

Increase = (new rate − current rate) ÷ current rate × 100. Deduct additional qualification costs and compare hours, benefits and travel before deciding.

Role questions to ask an employer

Armed guarding: what permit and screening are required? Armored transport: what driving and handling duties apply? Executive protection: what experience and carry authorization fit the assignment? Houses of worship: what does the assessment recommend, and who approves the security plan?

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