Salary Survey Summary Data for Security Supervisor

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Job Description: Supervises security systems for protection of individuals, homes, and business, commercial, and industrial organizations, and investigates various crimes against organization or client. Assists in development and administration of programs to protect organization's, employee's, or client's property from theft, sabotage, violence, or other situation that endangers the well being of client, employees, or organization facilities. A combination of over two years of directly related training and/or experience is typically required for carrying out the responsibilities for this job. Typically reports to Security Manager and supervises Security Guards.: Inspects premises to determine security needs. Studies physical conditions, observes activities, and confers with staff of organization or client to obtain data regarding internal operations. Monitors electronic security systems, such as closed circuit surveillance, entry controls, burglar alarms, ultrasonic motion detectors, electric eyes, and outdoor perimeter and microwave alarms. Works with law enforcement in investigating crimes committed against organization or client. Reviews personnel records of employees or client staff and conducts background investigation of selected members to obtain personal histories, character references, and financial status. Conducts or directs surveillance of suspects and premises to apprehend culprits. Notifies management or client of security weaknesses, and assists in developing procedures for handling, storing, safekeeping, and destroying classified materials. Reports criminal information to authorities and testifies in court. May plan and direct personal security and safety of individual, family, or group for contracted period. May plan and review client travel itinerary, mode of transportation, and accommodations. May travel with client and direct security operations. hide...show full description

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