First-line supervisor of security workers

Pay

Getting in

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-job training

None

Prior experience

Less than 5 years

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What the work is like

Core 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.

Also called: Campus Safety Chief · Public Safety Manager · Public Safety Supervisor · Security Chief · Security Director · Security Guard Supervisor · Security Lieutenant · Security Shift Supervisor

Outlook and AI

First-line supervisors of security workers held 82,700 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 85,700 by 2035 (+4%, about as fast as average; all jobs: +3.5%).

Demand change - share decreases as fewer security guards require proportionately fewer first-line supervisors.

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