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Maintain public order or security

This is physical, in-person work with real objects, tools, equipment and places that change from day to day. AI can't do it for you.

Part of Maintain safety or security, under the O*NET work activity group Performing General Physical Activities. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (0 AI-ready, 0 AI-assist, 5 stays human).

Tasks built on this activity

• Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.Stays human Security Guards
• Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.Stays human Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
• Maintain order among students during trips to ensure safety.Stays human Bus Drivers, School

Tasks where it is part of the work

• Enforce courtroom rules of behavior and warn persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.Stays human Bailiffs
• Maintain order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.Stays human Bailiffs