Court security officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Court security officer gender statistics
23.7% of court security officers are women and 76.3% of court security officers are men.
- Male, 76.3%
- Female, 23.7%
Court security officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.3% |
| Female | 23.7% |
Court security officer gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,637
Female income
$37,267
Court security officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in court security officer positions over time. Currently, 23.7% of court security officers are female.
Court security officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.70% | 21.30% |
| 2011 | 77.54% | 22.46% |
| 2012 | 78.67% | 21.33% |
| 2013 | 78.78% | 21.22% |
| 2014 | 78.00% | 22.00% |
| 2015 | 78.66% | 21.34% |
| 2016 | 78.31% | 21.69% |
| 2017 | 77.14% | 22.86% |
| 2018 | 77.94% | 22.06% |
| 2019 | 77.48% | 22.52% |
| 2020 | 75.46% | 24.54% |
| 2021 | 76.28% | 23.72% |
Court security officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared court security officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, rescue boat operator and bodyguard have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Monitor | 18% | 82% |
| School Crossing Guard | 21% | 79% |
| Crossing Guard | 23% | 77% |
| Court Security Officer | 76% | 24% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Court security officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among court security officers is White, which makes up 57.8% of all court security officers. Comparatively, 17.6% of court security officers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of court security officers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Court security officer race
| Court security officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Court security officer race and ethnicity over time
See how court security officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Court security officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.30% | 12.02% | 4.89% | 12.42% |
| 2011 | 65.25% | 11.97% | 4.87% | 14.00% |
| 2012 | 64.91% | 12.24% | 4.79% | 14.11% |
| 2013 | 65.24% | 11.80% | 5.05% | 14.21% |
| 2014 | 63.93% | 12.65% | 4.76% | 14.53% |
| 2015 | 63.56% | 12.08% | 5.24% | 14.99% |
| 2016 | 63.19% | 11.84% | 5.03% | 15.86% |
| 2017 | 63.09% | 12.77% | 4.69% | 15.67% |
| 2018 | 63.34% | 11.65% | 4.89% | 15.68% |
| 2019 | 62.33% | 12.36% | 5.71% | 15.54% |
| 2020 | 57.66% | 12.92% | 5.76% | 16.93% |
| 2021 | 57.78% | 11.69% | 6.09% | 17.56% |
Court security officer wage gap by race
According to our data, white court security officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown court security officers have the lowest average salary at $37,181.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,181 |
| White | $37,882 |
| Black or African American | $37,722 |
| Asian | $37,858 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,548 |
Average court security officer age
See how the average age of court security officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Court security officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 41 |
| Unknown | 37.5 | 39 |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 36.5 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38.5 | 37 |
Court security officer age breakdown
The average age of court security officers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the court security officer population.
Court security officer age breakdown
| Court Security Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Court security officer educational attainment
The most common degree for court security officers is bachelor's degree, with 39% of court security officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 34% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 34%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Court security officers by degree level
| Court security officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Court security officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, court security officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,878 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, court security officers earn a median annual income of $39,095 compared to $37,095 for court security officers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,878 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,942 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,095 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,095 |
Court security officer employment statistics
Most court security officers work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where court security officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where court security officers work.
Court security officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Court security officer jobs by company type
Employees with the court security officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most court security officers prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Court security officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 53% |
Court security officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for court security officers are government, professional and utilities.
Court security officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 52% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Utilities | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Court security officer turnover and employment statistics
Court security officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for court security officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Court security officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Court security officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.24% |
| 2011 | 11.62% |
| 2012 | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 9.08% |
| 2014 | 8.18% |
| 2015 | 7.21% |
| 2016 | 6.47% |
| 2017 | 5.77% |
| 2018 | 5.47% |
| 2019 | 4.75% |
| 2020 | 6.85% |
| 2021 | 7.46% |
Average court security officer tenure
The average court security officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 630 court security officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Court security officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Court security officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of court security officers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Flagger | 3.84% | 29,023 |
| Court Security Officer | 6.29% | - |
| Loss Prevention Leader | 7.17% | 34,066 |
| Swim Instructor | 7.20% | 24,849 |
| Private Investigator | 8.27% | 6,675 |
| Airport Screener | 15.51% | 2,474 |
Similar court security officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Flagger | 3.84% | 29,023 |
| Loss Prevention Leader | 7.17% | 34,066 |
| Swim Instructor | 7.20% | 24,849 |
| Private Investigator | 8.27% | 6,675 |
| Airport Screener | 15.51% | 2,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by court security officers
The most common foreign language among court security officers is Spanish at 69.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Russian is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 69.2%
- French, 15.4%
- Russian, 7.7%
- Hausa, 7.7%
Court security officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.2% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Russian | 7.7% |
| Hausa | 7.7% |
