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How to become first-line supervisors of security workerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Protective Services Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$55,940
25th–75th pct. $45,030–$71,950
Top pay (est.)
$119,900
Top 10% $92,260
Pay in 5 years
$65,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$75,600est.
$65,000–$87,800
Outlook score
50/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
40%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.7%
6,800 openings / yr

How to become first-line supervisors of security workers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.0
Speaking
3.9
Monitoring
3.9
Coordination
3.9
Critical Thinking
3.9
Writing
3.8
Management of Personnel Resources
3.8
Active Listening
3.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
6.1
Administrative
5.7
Public Safety and Security
5.5
Education and Training
5.2
Psychology
5.1
Administration and Management
4.6
Computers and Electronics
4.5
English Language
4.2

What the work involves

Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersCoaching and Developing Others

Important abilities

Far VisionOral ExpressionSpeech RecognitionInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityNear Vision

Education of workers

Associate's degree
30%
High school diploma
28%
Some college
26%
Bachelor's degree
11%
Post-secondary certificate
5%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
42%
6–12 months
30%
1–2 years
10%
1–3 months
9%
3–6 months
6%
2–4 years
2%

Related work experience

2–4 years
34%
None
33%
1–2 years
17%
Up to 1 month
7%
6–12 months
6%
Over 10 years
3%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as first-line supervisors of security workers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.