Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.
National median · BLS
$55,940
▼ -4.56%YoY
H-1B sponsor median
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Average salary · BLS
$59,900
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
81,480
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Pay range for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$37,300
25th
$45,030
Median (50th)
$55,940
75th
$71,950
90th — top pay
$92,260
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
BLS projects employment of first-line supervisors of security workers to grow 3.7% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 6,800 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
82,700 → 85,700
+3,000 jobs
Projected change
+3.7%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
6,800
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
Plus less than 5 years experience
Self-employed
1% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 2)
Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–2035
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salaries by state
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Skills & tools
Skills needed for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.
Top skills
Active Listening4.0
Critical Thinking3.9
Judgment and Decision Making3.9
Reading Comprehension3.9
Speaking3.9
Management of Personnel Resources3.8
Monitoring3.8
Complex Problem Solving3.6
Coordination3.6
Social Perceptiveness3.6
Top knowledge areas
Public Safety and Security4.9
Administration and Management4.6
Customer and Personal Service4.4
Personnel and Human Resources4.4
Law and Government4.4
English Language4.4
Administrative4.1
Education and Training3.9
Software and technology used
Microsoft Office softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordEmployee scheduling softwareOracle softwareSAP business and customer relations management softwareTime and attendance software
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What first-line supervisors of security workers do
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.
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Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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