First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

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Job Outlook:
None
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Salary
High: $81,000.00
Average: $54,750.00
Hourly
Average: $26.32

What they do:

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

On the job, you would:

  • 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.

Job Details

Responsibilities
Communicate with management or other staff to resolve problems.
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.
Operate surveillance equipment to detect suspicious or illegal activities.
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.
Operate surveillance equipment to detect suspicious or illegal activities.
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.

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Education:

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