First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

What the job really is

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

At a glance

• Sector: Protective Service
• O*NET-SOC code: 33-1091
• O*NET job zone: 2 — some preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 11

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Investigate disturbances on the premises, such as security alarms, altercations, and suspicious activity.
• Patrol the premises to prevent or detect intrusion, protect property, or preserve order.
• Monitor and authorize entry of employees, visitors, or other persons.
• Secure entrances and exits by locking doors and gates.
• Write reports documenting observations made while on patrol.
• Monitor the behavior of security employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, or procedures.
• Advise employees in handling problems or resolving complaints from customers, tenants, detainees, or other persons.
• Recruit, interview, and hire security personnel.
• 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.
• Apprehend or evict trespassers, rule violators, or other security threats from the premises.
• Screen individuals and belongings to prevent passage of prohibited materials using walkthrough detectors, wands, or bag searches.

Tools and technology

Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Employee scheduling software, Enterprise resource planning ERP software, Oracle software, SAP business and customer relations management software, Time and attendance software

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Security Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
• First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
• Security Management Specialists
• First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
• Security Guards
• First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
• First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 2 (some preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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