Unarmed security guard vs commissioned security officer

The differences between unarmed security guards and commissioned security officers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an unarmed security guard has an average salary of $32,946, which is higher than the $32,152 average annual salary of a commissioned security officer.

The top three skills for an unarmed security guard include unarmed security, patrol and law enforcement. The most important skills for a commissioned security officer are patrol, safety hazards, and property damage.

Unarmed security guard vs commissioned security officer overview

	Unarmed Security Guard	Commissioned Security Officer
Yearly salary	$32,946	$32,152
Hourly rate	$15.84	$15.46
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	99,613	109,975
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 33%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Unarmed security guard vs commissioned security officer salary

Unarmed security guards and commissioned security officers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Unarmed Security Guard	Commissioned Security Officer
Average salary	$32,946	$32,152
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $45,000	Between $24,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	Inter-Con Security Systems	-
Best paying industry	Utilities	-

Differences between unarmed security guard and commissioned security officer education

There are a few differences between an unarmed security guard and a commissioned security officer in terms of educational background:

	Unarmed Security Guard	Commissioned Security Officer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 33%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Criminal Justice
Most common college	-	-

Unarmed security guard vs commissioned security officer demographics

Here are the differences between unarmed security guards' and commissioned security officers' demographics:

	Unarmed Security Guard	Commissioned Security Officer
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 65.9% Female, 34.1%	Male, 74.0% Female, 26.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 15.2% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% Asian, 5.7% White, 54.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%	Black or African American, 18.5% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 26.6% Asian, 5.1% White, 42.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between unarmed security guard and commissioned security officer duties and responsibilities

Unarmed security guard example responsibilities.

Train and certify in CPR and in properly using an a
Experience in route management, ATM replenishment, and vault inventory, processing currency deposits (large amounts).
Replenish ATM's, remove paper jams - money jams, make sure that assign ATM locations are working properly.
Conduct daily activity reports; monitor the CCTV system; sign visitors in/out; conduct daily rounds (perimeter check).
Monitor CCTV cameras for suspicious activity.
Patrol premises regularly and complete accompanying reports of findings or unusual activities.

Commissioned security officer example responsibilities.

Arm foot patrol residential sites providing personal security to residents and property.
Provide first responder first aid & CPR.
Utilize and monitor security equipment: CCTV, radios, intercom systems, alarm systems, computers, and fire panels.
Monitor CCTV surveillance system at designate facilities.
Conduct security, mobile patrol, and supervisory services for various accounts/clients/company.
Maintain a standard of punctuality and dependability of attendance and retain myself cleanliness, tidiness, neatness and appropriately attire.

Unarmed security guard vs commissioned security officer skills

Common unarmed security guard skills

Unarmed Security, 28%
Patrol, 21%
Law Enforcement, 16%
Medical Emergencies, 6%
Unarmed Guard, 6%
Security Services, 3%

Common commissioned security officer skills

Patrol, 24%
Safety Hazards, 12%
Property Damage, 8%
Emergency Situations, 7%
Fire Hazards, 6%
Vehicle Patrols, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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