Security police demographics and statistics in the US
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Security police gender statistics
10.9% of security polices are women and 89.1% of security polices are men.
- Male, 89.1%
- Female, 10.9%
Security police gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.1% |
| Female | 10.9% |
Security police gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,968
Female income
$42,441
Security police gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in security police positions over time. Currently, 10.9% of security polices are female.
Security police gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.35% | 9.65% |
| 2011 | 89.74% | 10.26% |
| 2012 | 90.34% | 9.66% |
| 2013 | 90.40% | 9.60% |
| 2014 | 89.99% | 10.01% |
| 2015 | 90.33% | 9.67% |
| 2016 | 90.15% | 9.85% |
| 2017 | 89.54% | 10.46% |
| 2018 | 89.96% | 10.04% |
| 2019 | 89.71% | 10.29% |
| 2020 | 88.63% | 11.37% |
| 2021 | 89.08% | 10.92% |
Security police related jobs gender ratio
We compared security polices 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% |
| Security Police | 89% | 11% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Security police demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among security polices is White, which makes up 57.6% of all security polices. Comparatively, 16.9% of security polices are Hispanic or Latino and 12.3% of security polices are Black or African American.
- White, 57.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 12.3%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Security police race
| Security police race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.3% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Security police race and ethnicity over time
See how security police racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Security police race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.14% | 12.66% | 5.09% | 11.74% |
| 2011 | 65.08% | 12.60% | 5.07% | 13.32% |
| 2012 | 64.75% | 12.88% | 4.99% | 13.43% |
| 2013 | 65.08% | 12.44% | 5.25% | 13.52% |
| 2014 | 63.76% | 13.29% | 4.96% | 13.85% |
| 2015 | 63.40% | 12.72% | 5.44% | 14.31% |
| 2016 | 63.03% | 12.48% | 5.22% | 15.18% |
| 2017 | 62.92% | 13.40% | 4.89% | 14.98% |
| 2018 | 63.17% | 12.28% | 5.09% | 14.99% |
| 2019 | 62.16% | 13.00% | 5.91% | 14.86% |
| 2020 | 57.50% | 13.56% | 5.96% | 16.24% |
| 2021 | 57.61% | 12.33% | 6.29% | 16.88% |
Security police wage gap by race
According to our data, white security polices have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown security polices have the lowest average salary at $42,318.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,318 |
| White | $43,317 |
| Black or African American | $43,090 |
| Asian | $43,283 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,841 |
Average security police age
See how the average age of security polices varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Security police 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 |
Security police age breakdown
The average age of security polices is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the security police population.
Security police age breakdown
| Security Police Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Security police educational attainment
The most common degree for security polices is associate degree, with 33% of security polices earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- Associate, 33%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Security polices by degree level
| Security police degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Security police wage gap by degree level
According to the data, security polices with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,101 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, security polices earn a median annual income of $45,057 compared to $42,196 for security polices with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,101 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,564 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,057 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,196 |
Security police employment statistics
Most security polices work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where security polices work
Below, you can see the size of companies where security polices work.
Security police jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Security police jobs by company type
Employees with the security police job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most security polices prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Security police jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 24% |
Security police jobs by industry
The most common industries for security polices are government, education and health care.
Security police industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 19% |
| Education | 12% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Utilities | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Security police turnover and employment statistics
Security police unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for security polices between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Security police unemployment rate by year
| Year | Security police 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 security police tenure
The average security police stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,021 security polices resumes in Zippia's database.
Security police tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 33% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Security police LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of security polices 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 Traffic Guard | 3.84% | 36,693 |
| Security Police | 6.29% | - |
| Loss Prevention Leader | 7.17% | 34,066 |
| Supervisory Lifeguard | 7.20% | 3,230 |
| Skip Tracer | 8.27% | 1,464 |
| Flight Security Specialist | 15.51% | 71,080 |
Similar security police jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Traffic Guard | 3.84% | 36,693 |
| Loss Prevention Leader | 7.17% | 34,066 |
| Supervisory Lifeguard | 7.20% | 3,230 |
| Skip Tracer | 8.27% | 1,464 |
| Flight Security Specialist | 15.51% | 71,080 |
Foreign languages spoken by security polices
The most common foreign language among security polices is Spanish at 38.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 15.4%.
- Spanish, 38.5%
- French, 15.4%
- Arabic, 15.4%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
- Sami, 7.7%
- Other, 15.3%
Security police languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.5% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Arabic | 15.4% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
| Sami | 7.7% |
| Other | 15.3% |
