Security guards dispatcher vs head of security

The differences between security guards dispatchers 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 $31,759 average annual salary of a security guards dispatcher.

The top three skills for a security guards dispatcher include emergency situations, patrol and telephone calls. The most important skills for a head of security are cloud security, security procedures, and emergency situations.

Security guards dispatcher vs head of security overview

	Security Guards Dispatcher	Head Of Security
Yearly salary	$31,759	$154,257
Hourly rate	$15.27	$74.16
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	87,949	92,369
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Security guards dispatcher vs head of security salary

Security guards dispatchers and heads of security have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Security Guards Dispatcher	Head Of Security
Average salary	$31,759	$154,257
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $39,000	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 guards dispatcher and head of security education

There are a few differences between a security guards dispatcher and a head of security in terms of educational background:

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

Security guards dispatcher vs head of security demographics

Here are the differences between security guards dispatchers' and heads of security' demographics:

	Security Guards Dispatcher	Head Of Security
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 47.9% Female, 52.1%	Male, 93.6% Female, 6.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.6% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.9% Asian, 4.9% White, 52.7% 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 guards dispatcher and head of security duties and responsibilities

Security guards dispatcher example responsibilities.

Monitor and control CCTV security and alarm systems
Maintain status and location of patrol units through communication and through relate computer database systems.
Reassign guard patrol base on availability.
Monitor CCTV activity interior and exterior.
Maintain a standard of punctuality and dependability of attendance and retain myself cleanliness, tidiness, neatness and appropriately attire.
Perform personal escorts, VIP services, and experience in controlling and deescalating physical altercations and accidents among customers and personnel.

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 guards dispatcher vs head of security skills

Common security guards dispatcher skills

Emergency Situations, 21%
Patrol, 19%
Telephone Calls, 6%
Quality Customer Service, 5%
CCTV, 5%
Property Damage, 3%

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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