What is a guard supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a guard supervisor

1. Explore guard supervisor education requirements

   Most common guard supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   36.8 %

   High School Diploma

   24.4 %

   Associate

   21.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific guard supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Patrol	23.70%
   Emergency Situations	13.87%
   Direct Supervision	13.68%
   Security Guards	5.82%
   Payroll	5.61%

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3. Research guard supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Assign areas for officers to patrol and present a list of potential problems the officers should be on the lookout for.
   • Respond to emergency calls/incidents to assist staff members, patients, visitors and suspicious activity/persons.
   • Certify Lifeguard.CPR certified.supervise staff and monitor patrons in and around the pool area.perform first aid.organize and supervise swimming lessons.
   • Maintain communication with post security officers and ASOC.

4. Apply for guard supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a guard supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams