Security Guards Workers Comp Guide
Security work combines the physical unpredictability of the job with sustained stress that's less visible than an acute injury.
Common Injuries in This Occupation
Physical Altercations
Security personnel face a higher-than-average risk of injury from physical confrontations while performing job duties, ranging from minor injuries to more serious trauma depending on the incident — these are generally compensable the same as any other workplace injury.
Psychological Impact of High-Alert Work
Sustained vigilance and exposure to threatening or violent situations can contribute to psychological injury claims, though as with other occupations, a standalone stress claim faces more scrutiny than a claim tied to a specific traumatic incident.
Prolonged Standing and Patrol Duty
Extended periods of standing or walking patrol routes can contribute to back and lower extremity strain over time, a less dramatic but still real occupational health consideration in this field.
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