The AI Impact Timeline: What to Expect
The automation of Protective Service Worker (All Other) roles is a gradual process. By 2029, approximately 40% of tasks will be affected. Early impacts, starting as soon as 2027, will primarily target entry-level security guards focused on routine monitoring and basic logging duties.
AI-powered surveillance systems, facial recognition, and automated access control are at the forefront of this shift. These technologies will automate routine monitoring, basic access control, incident logging, and patrol documentation, streamlining many operational aspects.
More experienced professionals handling complex threat assessment, emergency response, and nuanced customer interactions can anticipate a longer runway, potentially extending their careers to 2033. This mid-wave transformation requires strategic adaptation rather than immediate replacement.