First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Protective Service
Looks into alarms, fights, and other trouble on the premises, and walks the site to spot intrusion or keep order. Controls access by checking who may enter and by locking doors and gates. Writes reports on what was seen on patrol, watches security employees to see that they follow procedures, and advises them when customers, tenants, detainees, or others raise problems. Also recruits, interviews, and hires security staff. Suits people who like supervising a site team, writing clear incident notes, and switching between routine checks and sudden problems.
Typical education: Associate’s Degree (2-year)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$55'940
Median Wage Market Position
$55'940
What you might do
- Investigate alarms, fights, and suspicious activity
- Patrol the premises to protect property
- Approve who may enter the building
- Monitor guards to ensure they follow procedures
- Write reports documenting what you saw on patrol
- Recruit, interview, and hire security staff
Skills that matter
- Investigating alarms, fights, and suspicious activity
- Authorizing entry of employees and visitors
- Locking doors, gates, and other exits
- Patrol reports of what was observed
- Coaching staff through complaints and problems
- Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring guards
AI & the future of this role
Guard scheduling, camera review, and incident logging can lean heavily on software, so supervisory headcount may face more pressure. On-site judgment, client trust, and handling tense confrontations still tend to require people in charge.
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