Surveillance monitor vs head of security

The differences between surveillance monitors 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 $32,628 average annual salary of a surveillance monitor.

The top three skills for a surveillance monitor include surveillance cameras, law enforcement and surveillance equipment. The most important skills for a head of security are cloud security, security procedures, and emergency situations.

Surveillance monitor vs head of security overview

	Surveillance Monitor	Head Of Security
Yearly salary	$32,628	$154,257
Hourly rate	$15.69	$74.16
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	5,459	92,369
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Surveillance monitor vs head of security salary

Surveillance monitors and heads of security have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Surveillance Monitor	Head Of Security
Average salary	$32,628	$154,257
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $50,000	Between $86,000 And $276,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	BitGo
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between surveillance monitor and head of security education

There are a few differences between a surveillance monitor and a head of security in terms of educational background:

	Surveillance Monitor	Head Of Security
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Nursing	Criminal Justice
Most common college	-	-

Surveillance monitor vs head of security demographics

Here are the differences between surveillance monitors' and heads of security' demographics:

	Surveillance Monitor	Head Of Security
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 45.2% Female, 54.8%	Male, 93.6% Female, 6.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Asian, 5.2% White, 54.4% 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 surveillance monitor and head of security duties and responsibilities

Surveillance monitor example responsibilities.

Monitor all activities within the casino by using CCTV monitors.
Assist candidates in completing admission notices/monitore candidates in computer room/fingerprint candidates/Maintained cleanliness of computer room/organize examination forms
Maintain security of rehabilitation institutions.

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.

Surveillance monitor vs head of security skills

Common surveillance monitor skills

Surveillance Cameras, 35%
Law Enforcement, 27%
Surveillance Equipment, 23%
Clinical Trials, 4%
Incident Reports, 4%
FDA, 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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