Security agent vs commissioned security officer

The differences between security agents and commissioned security officers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a security agent has an average salary of $35,179, which is higher than the $32,152 average annual salary of a commissioned security officer.

The top three skills for a security agent include customer service, patrol and emergency situations. The most important skills for a commissioned security officer are patrol, safety hazards, and property damage.

Security agent vs commissioned security officer overview

	Security Agent	Commissioned Security Officer
Yearly salary	$35,179	$32,152
Hourly rate	$16.91	$15.46
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	125,019	109,975
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 34%	High School Diploma, 33%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Security agent vs commissioned security officer salary

Security agents and commissioned security officers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Security Agent	Commissioned Security Officer
Average salary	$35,179	$32,152
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $52,000	Between $24,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	Seattle, WA	-
Highest paying state	Washington	-
Best paying company	Inter-Con Security Systems	-
Best paying industry	Hospitality	-

Differences between security agent and commissioned security officer education

There are a few differences between a security agent and a commissioned security officer in terms of educational background:

	Security Agent	Commissioned Security Officer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 34%	High School Diploma, 33%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Criminal Justice
Most common college	-	-

Security agent vs commissioned security officer demographics

Here are the differences between security agents' and commissioned security officers' demographics:

	Security Agent	Commissioned Security Officer
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 77.0% Female, 23.0%	Male, 74.0% Female, 26.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 23.7% Asian, 5.7% White, 52.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%	Black or African American, 18.5% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 26.6% Asian, 5.1% White, 42.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between security agent and commissioned security officer duties and responsibilities

Security agent example responsibilities.

Respond to accidents, provide basic first aid and/or CPR and complete accident investigation reports.
Provide additional security patrol for numerous school events.
Monitor the facility using CCTV while simultaneously performing dispatch duties.
Establish efficient CCTV monitoring standards by distinguishing still cameras from controllable cameras.
Complete estate security using perimeter patrol and highly advance electronic surveillance and advance intrusion detection systems.
Maintain a standard of punctuality and dependability of attendance and retain myself cleanliness, tidiness, neatness and appropriately attire.

Commissioned security officer example responsibilities.

Arm foot patrol residential sites providing personal security to residents and property.
Provide first responder first aid & CPR.
Utilize and monitor security equipment: CCTV, radios, intercom systems, alarm systems, computers, and fire panels.
Monitor CCTV surveillance system at designate facilities.
Conduct security, mobile patrol, and supervisory services for various accounts/clients/company.
Maintain a standard of punctuality and dependability of attendance and retain myself cleanliness, tidiness, neatness and appropriately attire.

Security agent vs commissioned security officer skills

Common security agent skills

Customer Service, 17%
Patrol, 17%
Emergency Situations, 10%
CPR, 9%
Loss Prevention, 3%
Safety Hazards, 3%

Common commissioned security officer skills

Patrol, 24%
Safety Hazards, 12%
Property Damage, 8%
Emergency Situations, 7%
Fire Hazards, 6%
Vehicle Patrols, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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