Security guard supervisor vs head of security

The differences between security guard supervisors and heads of security can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a head of security has an average salary of $154,257, which is higher than the $32,465 average annual salary of a security guard supervisor.

The top three skills for a security guard supervisor include patrol, emergency situations and incident reports. The most important skills for a head of security are cloud security, security procedures, and emergency situations.

Security guard supervisor vs head of security overview

	Security Guard Supervisor	Head Of Security
Yearly salary	$32,465	$154,257
Hourly rate	$15.61	$74.16
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	84,719	92,369
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Security guard supervisor vs head of security salary

Security guard supervisors and heads of security have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Security Guard Supervisor	Head Of Security
Average salary	$32,465	$154,257
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $42,000	Between $86,000 And $276,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	BitGo
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between security guard supervisor and head of security education

There are a few differences between a security guard supervisor and a head of security in terms of educational background:

	Security Guard Supervisor	Head Of Security
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Criminal Justice
Most common college	-	-

Security guard supervisor vs head of security demographics

Here are the differences between security guard supervisors' and heads of security' demographics:

	Security Guard Supervisor	Head Of Security
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 73.6% Female, 26.4%	Male, 93.6% Female, 6.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.5% Asian, 5.6% White, 53.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 19.3% Asian, 6.1% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between security guard supervisor and head of security duties and responsibilities

Security guard supervisor example responsibilities.

Certify in first aid CPR and a.
Monitor facility using CCTV equipment.
Foot patrol of facility and report to manager/client personnel of any suspicious activity.
Train subordinate security professionals in security rules and procedures, and patrol property.
Maintain a standard of punctuality and dependability of attendance and retain myself cleanliness, tidiness, neatness and appropriately attire.
Provide personal protection for dignitaries and VIP guests while maintaining confidentiality.

Head of security example responsibilities.

Monitor CCTV systems, tracking software, and patrols for potential security risks.
Monitor campus building activity via CCTV, key control access systems and officer patrol.
Supervise the escort and security (to and from the establishment) of celebrity, high-profile and VIP clientele.
Provide personnel VIP security and professional athlete
Dispatch patrol officers, monitor security system, fill out daily security reports, supervise a small group of security officers.
Provide security guidance to internal and external customers utilizing DOD and IC regulations.

Security guard supervisor vs head of security skills

Common security guard supervisor skills

Patrol, 28%
Emergency Situations, 12%
Incident Reports, 8%
Payroll, 5%
Property Damage, 5%
CCTV, 4%

Common head of security skills

Cloud Security, 34%
Security Procedures, 12%
Emergency Situations, 6%
IDS, 4%
Security Operations, 4%
Local Law Enforcement, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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