How to hire a security supervisor

How to hire a security supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step security supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a security supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new security supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The security supervisor hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a security supervisor to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a security supervisor that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of security supervisor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Security Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Security Supervisor	Security guards and gaming surveillance officers patrol and protect property against theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity.	$13-28
   Protective Officer	A protective officer is in charge of preventing theft and damages in stores and other establishments. Among their responsibilities include monitoring alarm systems and surveillance cameras, patrolling areas, keeping an eye on suspicious activities and behavior, developing strategies to enforce security protocols, and responding to distress... Show more	$13-27
   Head Of Security	The head of security performs overall company security responsibilities, obligations, and duties, such as maintenance responsibilities, performance responsibilities, strategic development responsibilities, and direction responsibilities. They create protocols and policies needed to secure and protect sensitive information... Show more	$41-132

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patrol
   • Customer Service
   • Incident Reports
   • Emergency Situations
   • Security Procedures
   • CPR
   • Security Operations
   • Payroll
   • HR
   • CCTV
   • Property Damage
   • Security Services
   • Surveillance Equipment
   • Loss Prevention

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Configure and change infrastructure for compliance to PCI DSS.
   • Respond to medical emergencies to provide first aid, CPR or a support as needed until medical personnel arrive.
   • Fill in bartending shifts when need.
   • Check ids of airport personal and report any suspicious behavior.
   • Used a hand hold metal detector and check ids on any personnel boarding the plane.
   • Inspect all other assign equipment to include but not limit to metal handcuffs, CPR life mask, and flashlight.

   More security supervisor duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the security supervisor job description is a good way to get more applicants. A security supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a security supervisor in Tennessee may be lower than in Maryland, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level security supervisor. Additionally, a security supervisor with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average security supervisor salary

   $41,818yearly

   $20.10 hourly rate

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   Entry-level security supervisor salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average security supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$60,517	$29
   2	New York	$56,889	$27
   3	Virginia	$53,083	$26
   4	California	$49,491	$24
   5	Massachusetts	$49,153	$24
   6	Washington	$47,347	$23
   7	Pennsylvania	$47,155	$23
   8	Illinois	$40,610	$20
   9	Colorado	$40,384	$19
   10	Arizona	$40,209	$19
   11	Michigan	$39,831	$19
   12	Nebraska	$39,374	$19
   13	Wisconsin	$39,074	$19
   14	Missouri	$39,024	$19
   15	Oregon	$38,557	$19
   16	Nevada	$38,423	$18
   17	North Carolina	$37,393	$18
   18	Indiana	$37,369	$18
   19	Texas	$37,183	$18
   20	Utah	$35,653	$17

   Average security supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	BP America Inc	$106,934	$51.41
   2	The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation	$96,096	$46.20
   3	DTCC	$90,560	$43.54	7
   4	NTT Europe Ltd	$85,045	$40.89	24
   5	Cypress	$82,145	$39.49
   6	Corning Incorporated	$77,402	$37.21	3
   7	Children's Hospital Los Angeles	$76,213	$36.64	6
   8	Children's Minnesota	$73,888	$35.52	3
   9	RSM US	$73,424	$35.30	38
   10	Massachusetts General Hospital	$71,629	$34.44
   11	MITRE	$69,942	$33.63	6
   12	GPAC	$66,647	$32.04
   13	Stanford University	$66,521	$31.98	1
   14	Children's Hospital Colorado	$64,854	$31.18
   15	St. Joseph Healthcare	$63,832	$30.69	2
   16	Whitney Museum of American Art	$63,498	$30.53	4
   17	PSEG	$61,246	$29.45	3
   18	University of California	$61,208	$29.43	21
   19	Baptist Health	$60,220	$28.95	7
   20	Shriners Hospitals for Children	$60,102	$28.90	1

4. Writing a security supervisor job description

   A security supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a security supervisor job description:

   Security supervisor job description example

   Supervisor Security - (SEC000781)
   HGV now offers Day One Team Member Benefits!
   This position comes with a New Hire Bonus up to $1,000
   What will I be doing?
   As a Security Supervisor you would be responsible for performing your position's responsibilities in alignment with our Spirit of Service culture and driving company success through performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
   
   Supervise, schedule, and encourage Loss Prevention Associates by providing direction and equipment needed to accomplish their duties.
   Respond to incidents and accidents and completes required reports to include statements from involved parties, including witnesses.
   Assist with training of all Loss Prevention staff members on emergency fire procedures, lock system operation, response to all security issues, use of force, video camera operation, and fundamental escort procedures.
   Provide training to resort staff in basic First Aid and CPR, evacuation, fire, and disaster procedures.
   Deter and prevent employee theft by maintaining and developing policies and procedures, ensuring these guidelines are implemented.
   Complete daily security reports for the Loss Prevention Manager and maintain accurate SDS labeling and records.
   Ensure compliance of OSHA rules and regulations.
   Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established and revised by HGVC from time to time is crucial to the successful performance of this position
   
   We offer an excellent benefit package to our full-time Team Members that include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, Paid Time Off (PTO) program and extraordinary travel benefits!
   What are we looking for?
   Hilton Grand Vacations is a leader in the vacation ownership industry, operating with an unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, and continued growth. At the core of our company's success are our Team Members. To fulfill this role optimally, you possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:
   
   High School Graduate/GED
   6 months security, security law enforcement, or military experience
   1+ years job-related experience
   
   It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
   
   Certified Lodging Security Officer, 3+ years of job-related
   Associate Degree, Hotel/Hospitality environment
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
   We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
   Don't wait! Apply Today.
   Primary Location: United States-Nevada-Las VegasOther Locations: United StatesWork Locations: Elara, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club 80 East Harmon 89109Job: SecurityOrganization: Security Elara - 4137SECRSchedule: Full-time Job Type: StandardJob Level: Team LeaderJob Posting: Oct 11, 2022, 9:12:27 PM

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5. Post your job

   To find the right security supervisor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with security supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit security supervisors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your security supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit security supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with security supervisor candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new security supervisor

   Once you've found the security supervisor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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