Looking for a job in a booming industry? The Marijuana Industry is a big business and is only going to get bigger. According to an article done by Alternet, Legal sales last year reached an an estimated $5.7 billion and sales this year are expected to increase above $7.1 billion.

We are likely to see marijuana legalization initiatives win in a number of states, including Arizona, Nevada, Maine, Massachusetts and California. These initiatives will more than triple the size of the current legal marijuana market in this country. Because of this market growth, job opportunities have opened new possibilities for ones wanting to start a career in the security guard industry.

Due to the increase need to secure and protect the growth of this lucrative industry, a call for more security related jobs has increased. Dispensary security has become a viable solution for security agencies to bolster their clientele.

If you need a career change, the business to protect legal Marijuana sales is here and here to stay.

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