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First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers - 33-1091.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

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Tasks

  • Advise employees in handling problems or resolving complaints from customers, tenants, detainees, or other persons.
  • Apprehend or evict trespassers, rule violators, or other security threats from the premises.
  • 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.
  • Develop and document security procedures, policies, or standards.
  • Explain company policies and procedures to staff using oral or written communication.
  • Inspect and adjust security equipment to ensure it is operational or to detect evidence of tampering.
  • Investigate disturbances on the premises, such as security alarms, altercations, and suspicious activity.
  • Log items distributed to persons, such as keys and key cards.
  • Monitor and authorize entry of employees, visitors, or other persons.
  • Monitor closed-circuit television cameras.
  • Monitor the behavior of security employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, or procedures.
  • Order materials or supplies, such as keys, uniforms, and badges.
  • Patrol the premises to prevent or detect intrusion, protect property, or preserve order.
  • Recruit, interview, and hire security personnel.
  • Schedule training or drills for emergencies, such as fires, bombs, and other threats.
  • Screen individuals and belongings to prevent passage of prohibited materials using walkthrough detectors, wands, or bag searches.
  • Secure entrances and exits by locking doors and gates.
  • Train security personnel on protective procedures, first aid, fire safety, and other duties.
  • Write and present department budgets to upper management or other stakeholders.
  • Write reports documenting observations made while on patrol.

Detailed Work Activities

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

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Afloat Corrections Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Boarding Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Brig Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Camp/Convoy Security Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Chief Master-At-Arms (CMAA) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Coastal/Harbor Defense Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Correction and Detention Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Correctional Custody (CC) Specialist Ashore (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Corrections and Detention Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
  • Corrections Officer (Marine Corps - Warrant Officer only)
  • Dog Handler (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Expeditionary Force Detainee Operations Guantanamo Bay (GITMO) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Expeditionary Force Detainee/Confinement Operations - Deployed (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Expeditionary Security Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Facilities Manager (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Force Protection Officer Afloat (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Force Protection Officer Ashore (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Guard (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Harbor Security Patrol Leader (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Inshore Undersea Warfare Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Kennel Master (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Law Enforcement and Security Officer, Afloat (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Law Enforcement and Security Officer, Shore Activity (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Law Enforcement and Security Officer, Staff (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Marine Basic Combat Skills Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Marine Corps Security Force (MCSF) Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Team Member (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Marine Corps Security Force (MCSF) Guard (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Marine Security Guard (MSG) (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Maritime Enforcement Specialist (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
  • Maritime Law Enforcement Specialist (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
  • Maritime Law Enforcement/PWCS (Coast Guard - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Master-At-Arms (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Military Police (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Military Police (Army - Enlisted)
  • Military Police (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Military Police Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Military Working Dog Handler (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Navy Law Enforcement (LE) Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Nuclear Weapons Security Specialist (NWSS) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Physical Security Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Protective Service Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Security Forces (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Apprentice, Combat Arms (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Apprentice, Military Working Dog Handler (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Helper, Combat Arms (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Helper, Military Working Dog Handler (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Journeyman, Combat Arms (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Journeyman, Military Working Dog Handler (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reaction Team (SRT) Member (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Traffic Management and Collision Investigator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Guard, Chief
  • Manager, Internal Security