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First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in District of Columbia

Considering working as a First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in District of Columbia? Below are the key facts. Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.

What do First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers Make in District of Columbia?

The first-line supervisors of security workers working in District of Columbia, the typical annual salary is $78,290 per year (or roughly $37.64/hour).Earnings range from $56,160 at the 10th percentile to $97,890 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$56,160	$27.00
25th percentile	$68,970	$33.16
Median (50th)	$78,290	$37.64
75th percentile	$88,100	$42.36
90th percentile	$97,890	$47.06

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in District of Columbia relative to the national average — is 2.04, suggesting that first-line supervisors of security workers are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, first-line supervisors of security workers earn a median of $75,304 per year ($36.20/hour), higher than the District of Columbia median.

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 467,393 first-line supervisors of security workers nationwide. In District of Columbia alone, about 660 people work in this role. That’s fewer than the typical state, which employs around 700 first-line supervisors of security workers.

Top District of Columbia Metros for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

The metro areas below employ the most first-line supervisors of security workers in District of Columbia.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	1,760	$76,380

Top States for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers Employment

View the states that employ the most first-line supervisors of security workers work.

State	Number Employed
California	8,940
New York	6,970
Texas	4,810
Florida	4,180
Illinois	2,600
Georgia	2,570
Pennsylvania	2,530
New Jersey	2,330
North Carolina	2,280
Nevada	2,240
Tennessee	2,040
Michigan	2,020
Ohio	1,620
Massachusetts	1,570
Arizona	1,500
Virginia	1,470
Indiana	1,430
Maryland	1,430
Oklahoma	1,390
Washington	1,370

Highest-Paying States for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

These states pay the most for first-line supervisors of security workers.

State	Annual Median Salary
Minnesota	$83,110
District of Columbia	$78,290
Indiana	$77,720
New Hampshire	$76,920
Virginia	$72,600
Alaska	$70,990
Rhode Island	$67,350
Delaware	$66,390
Washington	$66,310
Missouri	$65,250

Skills

Key first-line supervisors of security workers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for first-line supervisors of security workers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers typically:

• 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.

Work Activities

• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
• Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
• Getting Information
• Developing and Building Teams
• Coaching and Developing Others
• Working with Computers
• Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Documenting/Recording Information

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Microsoft Access In-demand technologies: Microsoft Office software

Related Careers

Other careers like first-line supervisors of security workers include:

• Security Managers
• Security Management Specialists
• First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
• First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
• First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
• Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Also Known As

Armed Security Supervisor, Armed Site Supervisor, Campus Safety Chief, Guard Captain, Guard Chief, Guard Supervisor, Internal Security Manager, Loss Prevention Supervisor, Officer Sergeant, Protection Supervisor, Public Safety Manager, Public Safety Supervisor, Safety Supervisor, Security Chief, Security Department Supervisor.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 33-1091.00