Compare Security Guards & Phlebotomists District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Security Guards $56,200
Phlebotomists $48,200

Similar skills & knowledge

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Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Security Guards
Security Guards

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Phlebotomists
Phlebotomists

Postsecondary certificate

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Licensing

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Licensing for Security Guards
Security Guards

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Phlebotomists
Phlebotomists

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Security Guards
Security Guards

12 related certifications

Certification for Phlebotomists
Phlebotomists

15 related certifications

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