Protection security officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Protection security officer gender statistics
16.9% of protection security officers are women and 83.1% of protection security officers are men.
- Male, 83.1%
- Female, 16.9%
Protection security officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.1% |
| Female | 16.9% |
Protection security officer gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,140
Female income
$36,636
Protection security officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in protection security officer positions over time. Currently, 16.9% of protection security officers are female.
Protection security officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.97% | 15.03% |
| 2011 | 84.08% | 15.92% |
| 2012 | 84.95% | 15.05% |
| 2013 | 85.03% | 14.97% |
| 2014 | 84.43% | 15.57% |
| 2015 | 84.94% | 15.06% |
| 2016 | 84.67% | 15.33% |
| 2017 | 83.78% | 16.22% |
| 2018 | 84.39% | 15.61% |
| 2019 | 84.04% | 15.96% |
| 2020 | 82.48% | 17.52% |
| 2021 | 83.11% | 16.89% |
Protection security officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared protection 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% |
| Protection Security Officer | 83% | 17% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Protection security officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among protection security officers is White, which makes up 53.3% of all protection security officers. Comparatively, 19.5% of protection security officers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.7% of protection security officers are Black or African American.
- White, 53.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.5%
- Black or African American, 13.7%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Protection security officer race
| Protection security officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.7% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Protection security officer race and ethnicity over time
See how protection security officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Protection security officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.80% | 14.07% | 5.38% | 14.37% |
| 2011 | 60.74% | 14.01% | 5.35% | 15.94% |
| 2012 | 60.41% | 14.29% | 5.27% | 16.05% |
| 2013 | 60.74% | 13.85% | 5.54% | 16.15% |
| 2014 | 59.42% | 14.69% | 5.24% | 16.48% |
| 2015 | 59.06% | 14.12% | 5.72% | 16.93% |
| 2016 | 58.69% | 13.89% | 5.51% | 17.81% |
| 2017 | 58.58% | 14.81% | 5.18% | 17.61% |
| 2018 | 58.83% | 13.69% | 5.38% | 17.62% |
| 2019 | 57.82% | 14.40% | 6.20% | 17.48% |
| 2020 | 53.16% | 14.97% | 6.25% | 18.87% |
| 2021 | 53.27% | 13.74% | 6.58% | 19.50% |
Protection security officer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,519 |
| White | $37,473 |
| Black or African American | $37,256 |
| Asian | $37,441 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,018 |
Average protection security officer age
See how the average age of protection security officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Protection 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 |
Protection security officer age breakdown
The average age of protection security officers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the protection security officer population.
Protection security officer age breakdown
| Protection Security Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Protection security officer educational attainment
The most common degree for protection security officers is bachelor's degree, with 37% of protection security officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Protection security officers by degree level
| Protection security officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Protection security officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,043 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,848 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,141 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,402 |
Protection security officer employment statistics
Most protection security officers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where protection security officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where protection security officers work.
Protection security officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Protection security officer jobs by company type
Employees with the protection security officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most protection security officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Protection security officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 10% |
Protection security officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for protection security officers are professional, technology and utilities.
Protection security officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 13% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Utilities | 10% |
| Government | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Protection security officer turnover and employment statistics
Protection security officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for protection security officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Protection security officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Protection 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 protection security officer tenure
The average protection security officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,167 protection security officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Protection security officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Protection security officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of protection 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 |
|---|---|---|
| School Patrol | 3.84% | 39,950 |
| Protection Security Officer | 6.29% | - |
| Civil Service Worker | 7.17% | 62,973 |
| Swim Instructor | 7.20% | 24,849 |
| Background Investigator | 8.27% | 4,428 |
| Screener | 15.51% | 3,108 |
Similar protection security officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Patrol | 3.84% | 39,950 |
| Civil Service Worker | 7.17% | 62,973 |
| Swim Instructor | 7.20% | 24,849 |
| Background Investigator | 8.27% | 4,428 |
| Screener | 15.51% | 3,108 |
Foreign languages spoken by protection security officers
The most common foreign language among protection security officers is Spanish at 51.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 51.5%
- French, 9.1%
- Portuguese, 4.5%
- Arabic, 4.5%
- Italian, 3.0%
- Other, 27.4%
Protection security officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.5% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Portuguese | 4.5% |
| Arabic | 4.5% |
| Italian | 3.0% |
| Other | 27.4% |
