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First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$58,610	7100	3.7%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$58,610

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

7100

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

3.7%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

Related Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Up to and including 1 month

On-the-Job Training: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months

Detailed Work Activities

Communicate with management or other staff to resolve problems.
Maintain security.
Apprehend criminal suspects.
Manage human resources activities.
Assign duties or work schedules to employees.
Request emergency personnel.
Develop organizational methods or procedures.
Document operational procedures.
Document operational activities.
Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning.
Operate surveillance equipment to detect suspicious or illegal activities.
Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
Monitor alarm systems.
Record operational or production data.
Maintain operational records.
Monitor access or flow of people to prevent problems.
Prevent unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areas.
Maintain surveillance of individuals or establishments.
Operate surveillance equipment to detect suspicious or illegal activities.
Monitor operations to ensure compliance with safety or security policies or regulations.
Supervise employees.
Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
Patrol properties to maintain safety.
Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations.
Conduct eligibility or selection interviews.
Hire personnel.
Recruit personnel.
Schedule instructional activities.
Search individuals for illegal or dangerous items.
Operate surveillance equipment to detect suspicious or illegal activities.
Block physical access to restricted areas.
Provide safety training.
Train personnel to enhance job skills.
Conduct health or safety training programs.
Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
Report information to managers or other personnel.
Prepare operational budgets.
Prepare investigation or incident reports.

Tasks

Investigate disturbances on the premises, such as security alarms, altercations, and suspicious activity.
Patrol the premises to prevent or detect intrusion, protect property, or preserve order.
Monitor and authorize entry of employees, visitors, or other persons.
Secure entrances and exits by locking doors and gates.
Write reports documenting observations made while on patrol.
Monitor the behavior of security employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, or procedures.
Advise employees in handling problems or resolving complaints from customers, tenants, detainees, or other persons.
Recruit, interview, and hire security personnel.
Assign security personnel to posts or patrols.
Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire, bomb threats, and presence of unauthorized persons.
Apprehend or evict trespassers, rule violators, or other security threats from the premises.
Screen individuals and belongings to prevent passage of prohibited materials using walkthrough detectors, wands, or bag searches.
Monitor closed-circuit television cameras.
Inspect and adjust security equipment to ensure it is operational or to detect evidence of tampering.
Train security personnel on protective procedures, first aid, fire safety, and other duties.
Explain company policies and procedures to staff using oral or written communication.
Develop and document security procedures, policies, or standards.
Schedule training or drills for emergencies, such as fires, bombs, and other threats.
Log items distributed to persons, such as keys and key cards.
Write and present department budgets to upper management or other stakeholders.
Order materials or supplies, such as keys, uniforms, and badges.

Work Styles

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

Data Source: This page includes information from the O*NET 30.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. This page includes Employment Projections program, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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