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First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

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

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
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Median pay

$58,610
Median annual pay for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

2.7%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

7,000
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

71,900
Estimated U.S. employment for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+1,900
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical additional preparation: Less than 5 years of related work experience.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Critical Thinking
  3. 3Reading Comprehension
  4. 4Speaking
  5. 5Monitoring
  6. 6Writing

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Public Safety and Security
  2. 2Administration and Management
  3. 3Customer and Personal Service
  4. 4Personnel and Human Resources
  5. 5Law and Government
  6. 6English Language

Abilities

  1. 1Inductive Reasoning
  2. 2Oral Comprehension
  3. 3Oral Expression
  4. 4Problem Sensitivity
  5. 5Deductive Reasoning
  6. 6Far Vision

Career interests

  1. 1Enterprising
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Realistic
  4. 4Social
  5. 5Investigative
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Integrity
  3. 3Leadership Orientation
  4. 4Cautiousness
  5. 5Self-Control
  6. 6Stress Tolerance

Work activities

  1. 1Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  2. 2Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  3. 3Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  4. 4Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  5. 5Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  6. 6Developing and Building Teams

Work context

  1. 1Contact With Others
  2. 2Telephone Conversations
  3. 3E-Mail
  4. 4Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
  5. 5Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
  6. 6Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

Representative 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.

Software and tools

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Sources

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