armed guard

Weaponed security person

An armed guard is a security worker who carries a weapon, typically a firearm.

Armed guards protect banks, armored vehicles, government buildings, and other locations where valuable assets or sensitive operations require stronger deterrence than an unarmed presence provides: The jewelry store hired an armed guard after the robbery.

Related

night watch · bodyguard · holster · uniform · vigilant · checkpoint · access point · perimeter · nightstick · badge · duty · protect · weapon · rifle · pistol · surveillance · hired · standing

Categories
Opposites
armament/weapon status

armed guardsecurity monitor

Display for watching premises

watchman · night watchman · doorman · hall monitor · receptionist

protective vs. threatening role

armed guardgunman

Armed violent person

armed robber · terrorist · shooter · attacker · hostage taker

security personnel vs. civilian/non-security roles

armed guarddoorman

Building entrance attendant

receptionist · greeter · concierge · usher · host

Family

armed, guard, arm, arms, arming, unarmed, armament, armaments, disarm

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG