Description

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

Interests

Enterprising
Conventional
Realistic

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Work Values

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Work Styles

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Tasks

Advise employees in handling problems or resolving complaints from customers, tenants, detainees, or other persons.
Apprehend or evict trespassers, rule violators, or other security threats from the premises.
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.
Develop and document security procedures, policies, or standards.

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities

Technology Skills

Data base user interface and query software
Presentation software
Spreadsheet software
Electronic mail software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Skills

Knowledge

Most Common Education Level

The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.

Certificates

These are the certification(s) applicable to First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers:

Certificate name	Certifying Organization	Type

Income Percentile

The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.

Income Percentile	Income
Low (10%)	$NaN
Median (50%)	$NaN
High (90%)	$NaN

Income by Experience

This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–7 years), to senior level (8+ years).

Experience	Income
Entry Level	$50,000
Mid Level	$100,000
Senior Level	$150,000

Employability

There are currently 67,800 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 70,300 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 4%.

The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.

Projected Job Growth of 4%

Security Managers

Median Annual Income

$102,340

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

EnterprisingConventional

Security Management Specialists

Median Annual Income

$79,590

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.

ConventionalInvestigativeRealistic

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

Median Annual Income

$46,650

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.

EnterprisingConventionalRealistic

First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers

Median Annual Income

$84,570

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. May perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.

EnterprisingConventionalSocial

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

Median Annual Income

$63,450

Projected Job Growth

-4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.

EnterprisingConventionalSocial

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Median Annual Income

$76,760

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

EnterprisingConventionalRealistic

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Median Annual Income

$75,820

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.

EnterprisingConventionalRealistic

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Median Annual Income

$65,930

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Advanced Manufacturing

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators. Excludes team or work leaders.

EnterprisingConventionalRealistic

First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand

Median Annual Income

$60,510

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of helpers, laborers, or material movers, hand.

EnterprisingConventionalRealistic

First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators

Median Annual Income

$60,510

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.

EnterprisingRealisticConventional

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