# First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

> Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 33-1091.00
- **Summary:** Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.

## Aliases

- Security Director
- Security Shift Supervisor
- Security Supervisor
- Shift Supervisor
- Campus Safety Chief
- Public Safety Manager
- Public Safety Supervisor
- Security Chief
- Security Guard Supervisor
- Security Lieutenant
- Armed Security Supervisor
- Armed Site Supervisor

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Investigate disturbances on the premises, such as security alarms, altercations, and suspicious activity. | Core | 4.A.1.a.1.c |
| Patrol the premises to prevent or detect intrusion, protect property, or preserve order. | Core | 4.A.1.a.2.g |
| Monitor and authorize entry of employees, visitors, or other persons. | Core | 4.A.1.a.2.g |
| Secure entrances and exits by locking doors and gates. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.k |
| Write reports documenting observations made while on patrol. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.b |
| Monitor the behavior of security employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, or procedures. | Core | 4.A.1.a.2.k |
| Advise employees in handling problems or resolving complaints from customers, tenants, detainees, or other persons. | Core | 4.A.4.b.1.a |
| Assign security personnel to posts or patrols. | Core | 4.A.4.b.1.f |
| Recruit, interview, and hire security personnel. | Core | 4.A.4.c.2.a |
| Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire, bomb threats, and presence of unauthorized persons. | Core | 4.A.4.a.2.g |
| Apprehend or evict trespassers, rule violators, or other security threats from the premises. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.k |
| Monitor closed-circuit television cameras. | Core | 4.A.1.a.2.g |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Communicate with management or other staff to resolve problems. | 4.A.4.b.1.a |
| Maintain security. | 4.A.3.a.1.k |
| Apprehend criminal suspects. | 4.A.3.a.1.k |
| Assign duties or work schedules to employees. | 4.A.4.b.1.f |
| Manage human resources activities. | 4.A.4.b.4.f |
| Request emergency personnel. | 4.A.4.a.2.g |
| Develop organizational methods or procedures. | 4.A.2.b.4.a |
| Document operational procedures. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Document operational activities. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Explain regulations, policies, or procedures. | 4.A.4.a.1.b |
| Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Operate surveillance equipment to detect suspicious or illegal activities. | 4.A.3.a.3.e |
| Investigate illegal or suspicious activities. | 4.A.1.a.1.c |
| Monitor alarm systems. | 4.A.1.a.2.g |
| Record operational or production data. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Maintain operational records. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Monitor access or flow of people to prevent problems. | 4.A.1.a.2.g |
| Prevent unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areas. | 4.A.3.a.1.k |
| Maintain surveillance of individuals or establishments. | 4.A.1.a.2.g |
| Monitor operations to ensure compliance with safety or security policies or regulations. | 4.A.1.a.2.k |
| Supervise employees. | 4.A.4.b.4.a |
| Order materials, supplies, or equipment. | 4.A.4.c.3.e |
| Patrol properties to maintain safety. | 4.A.1.a.2.g |
| Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations. | 4.A.1.b.2.e |
| Conduct eligibility or selection interviews. | 4.A.4.c.2.a |
| Hire personnel. | 4.A.4.c.2.a |
| Recruit personnel. | 4.A.4.c.2.a |
| Schedule instructional activities. | 4.A.2.b.5.b |
| Search individuals for illegal or dangerous items. | 4.A.3.a.1.k |
| Block physical access to restricted areas. | 4.A.3.a.1.k |
| Provide safety training. | 4.A.4.b.3.c |
| Train personnel to enhance job skills. | 4.A.4.b.3.d |
| Conduct health or safety training programs. | 4.A.4.b.3.f |
| Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets. | 4.A.3.b.6.a |
| Report information to managers or other personnel. | 4.A.4.a.2.c |
| Prepare operational budgets. | 4.A.4.b.4.h |
| Prepare investigation or incident reports. | 4.A.3.b.6.b |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 4.88 |
| Administration and Management | knowledge | 4.64 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 4.43 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | knowledge | 4.41 |
| Law and Government | knowledge | 4.4 |
| English Language | knowledge | 4.37 |
| Administrative | knowledge | 4.14 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 4 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 4 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 4 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 4 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 4 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 3.92 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3.88 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3.88 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3.88 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 3.88 |
| Computers and Electronics | knowledge | 3.88 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.88 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.88 |
| Far Vision | ability | 3.88 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3.88 |
| Psychology | knowledge | 3.76 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3.75 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | transferable_skill | 3.75 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3.75 |
| Writing | essential_skill | 3.62 |
| Social Perceptiveness | transferable_skill | 3.62 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 3.62 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 3.62 |
| Time Management | transferable_skill | 3.62 |
| Written Expression | ability | 3.62 |
| Flexibility of Closure | ability | 3.62 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3.62 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.5 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 3.5 |
| Persuasion | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Instructing | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Speed of Closure | ability | 3.25 |
| Perceptual Speed | ability | 3.25 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Access | Specialized Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Presentation Software | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | yes |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | no |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| Employee scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software | no | no |
| Oracle software | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| SAP business and customer relations management software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software | no | no |
| Time and attendance software | Time accounting software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Contact With Others | 4.98 |
| Telephone Conversations | 4.95 |
| E-Mail | 4.91 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.86 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 4.82 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 4.77 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 4.73 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 4.71 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.7 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 4.63 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 4.63 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 4.62 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.57 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 4.47 |
| Conflict Situations | 3.84 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.75 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 3.68 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 3.66 |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 3.63 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 3.55 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 3.47 |
| Time Pressure | 3.41 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 3.37 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 3.25 |
| Degree of Automation | 3.24 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 3.22 |
| Consequence of Error | 3.21 |
| Level of Competition | 3.17 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 3.15 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 3.1 |
| Spend Time Sitting | 2.95 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 2.92 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 2.78 |
| Spend Time Standing | 2.78 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 2.75 |
| Outdoors, Under Cover | 2.61 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 2.5 |
| Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance | 2.5 |
| Public Speaking | 2.41 |
| Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People | 2.23 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 29.75 |
| High School Diploma | 27.72 |
| Some College Courses | 26.12 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.43 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 4.99 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dependability | work_style | 7 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 6 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 5.95 |
| Protective Service | specific_interest_area | 5.77 |
| Management/Administration | specific_interest_area | 5.43 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 5.1 |
| Integrity | work_style | 5 |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 4.38 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 4 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 3.57 |
| Human Resources | specific_interest_area | 3.27 |
| Self-Control | work_style | 3 |
| Law | specific_interest_area | 2.54 |
| Leadership Orientation | work_style | 2.52 |
| Public Speaking | specific_interest_area | 2.28 |
| Stress Tolerance | work_style | 2.21 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 11-3013.01 | role-11-3013-01 | Security Managers | Primary-Short |
| 43-1011.00 | role-43-1011-00 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Primary-Short |
| 53-1044.00 | role-53-1044-00 | First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants | Primary-Short |
| 13-1199.07 | role-13-1199-07 | Security Management Specialists | Primary-Short |
| 37-1011.00 | role-37-1011-00 | First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | Primary-Short |
| 33-9032.00 | role-33-9032-00 | Security Guards | Primary-Long |
| 33-1011.00 | role-33-1011-00 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | Primary-Long |
| 49-1011.00 | role-49-1011-00 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Primary-Long |
| 53-1043.00 | role-53-1043-00 | First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | Primary-Long |
| 41-1012.00 | role-41-1012-00 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Primary-Long |
| 39-1014.00 | role-39-1014-00 | First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | Supplemental |
| 53-1042.00 | role-53-1042-00 | First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Public Service & Safety | public-service-safety |

## Education Level

- **Category:** High school diploma or equivalent

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | homeland-security-law-enforcement-firefighting-and-related-protective-services |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 58610
- **Mean Wage:** 62990
- **Pct10Wage:** 37800
- **Pct25Wage:** 46070
- **Pct75Wage:** 74700
- **Pct90Wage:** 93930
- **Employment:** 70310
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 35620 | 52750 | 8.65 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 6320 | 50070 | 5.25 |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector | 5410 | 62240 | 0.51 |
| 72 | 72 | Accommodation and Food Services | Sector | 5350 | 55860 | 0.82 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 3910 | 65040 | 0.63 |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 3420 | 66310 | 0.48 |
| 721120 | 721120 | Casino Hotels | National industry | 2730 | 57330 | 17.76 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 1820 | 77460 | 1.42 |
| 48-49 | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | Sector | 1490 | 72590 | 0.44 |
| 53 | 53 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | Sector | 940 | 54750 | 0.87 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 800 | 77260 | 0.16 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 590 | 53330 | 0.29 |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 721120 | 721120 | Casino Hotels | National industry | 2730 | 17.76 |
| 221113 | 221113 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | National industry | 240 | 14.17 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 35620 | 8.65 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 6320 | 5.25 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 1820 | 1.42 |
| 22 | 22 | Utilities | Sector | 320 | 1.21 |
| 53 | 53 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | Sector | 940 | 0.87 |
| 623220 | 623220 | Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | National industry | 100 | 0.85 |
- **Count:** 27

## Ai Signals


## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 36
- **Percentile:** 34
- **Band:** Moderate
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 48 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 24 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 2

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.5714285714285714 | 48 | Moderate | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.08388117129863228 | 24 | Low | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.23809523809523808
- **Beta:** 0.40476190476190477
- **Gamma:** 0.5714285714285714

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 2.7
- **Growth Percentile:** 49
- **Direction:** About average
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 7
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 55
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 71.9
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 73.8

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 21
- **Skills:** 37
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 10
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 0da99eeef20cea31