First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

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Job Outlook:
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Salary
High: $81,000.00
Average: $54,750.00
Hourly
Average: $26.32

Summary of What they do:

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

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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