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First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)	Projected Growth (2024-2034)
National Statistics	$58610	7000	2.7%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$58610

Median Wage (USD, 2024)

7000

Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)

2.7%

Projected Growth (2024-2034)

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

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

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.
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.
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

Innovation

A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

Achievement Orientation

Intellectual Curiosity

Tolerance for Ambiguity

Initiative

Adaptability

Self-Confidence

Perseverance

Leadership Orientation

Humility

Sincerity

Empathy

Cooperation

Optimism

Social Orientation

Cautiousness

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Integrity

Stress Tolerance

Self-Control

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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