Internal security manager vs unarmed security guard

The differences between internal security managers and unarmed security guards can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an internal security manager has an average salary of $48,021, which is higher than the $32,946 average annual salary of an unarmed security guard.

Internal security manager vs unarmed security guard overview

	Internal Security Manager	Unarmed Security Guard
Yearly salary	$48,021	$32,946
Hourly rate	$23.09	$15.84
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	95,309	99,613
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	High School Diploma, 44%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Internal security manager vs unarmed security guard salary

Internal security managers and unarmed security guards have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Internal Security Manager	Unarmed Security Guard
Average salary	$48,021	$32,946
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $84,000	Between $23,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Inter-Con Security Systems
Best paying industry	-	Utilities

Differences between internal security manager and unarmed security guard education

There are a few differences between an internal security manager and an unarmed security guard in terms of educational background:

	Internal Security Manager	Unarmed Security Guard
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	High School Diploma, 44%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Criminal Justice
Most common college	-	-

Internal security manager vs unarmed security guard demographics

Here are the differences between internal security managers' and unarmed security guards' demographics:

	Internal Security Manager	Unarmed Security Guard
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 76.6% Female, 23.4%	Male, 65.9% Female, 34.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 24.0% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.2% Asian, 4.6% White, 47.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%	Black or African American, 15.2% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% Asian, 5.7% White, 54.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between internal security manager and unarmed security guard duties and responsibilities

Internal security manager example responsibilities.

Manage MILCON SCIF construction projects from conceptualization to implementation base on ICD 705 and DoD 5105.21 volume 2.
Perform assessments ensuring full compliance with PCI, SAS70, and SOX requirements.
Dispatch patrol officers, monitor security system, fill out daily security reports, supervise a small group of security officers.
Work with other officers to execute warrants and subpoenas.
Operate and assess x-ray and magnetometers screening for prohibit materials and identifying unauthorize personnel.

Unarmed security guard example responsibilities.

Train and certify in CPR and in properly using an a
Experience in route management, ATM replenishment, and vault inventory, processing currency deposits (large amounts).
Replenish ATM's, remove paper jams - money jams, make sure that assign ATM locations are working properly.
Conduct daily activity reports; monitor the CCTV system; sign visitors in/out; conduct daily rounds (perimeter check).
Monitor CCTV cameras for suspicious activity.
Patrol premises regularly and complete accompanying reports of findings or unusual activities.

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Updated January 8, 2025

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