First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Leading military physical security, base defense, and area security operations provides directly relevant experience for supervising civilian security workers.
How to prepare: For supervisory positions that include guard duties, check the guard-license and training requirements in your target state. Most states require guard licensing, and armed guards usually need government licensing with stricter background checks and entry requirements.
What the civilian work involves
- Investigate disturbances on the premises, such as security alarms, altercations, and suspicious activity.
- Patrol the premises to prevent or detect intrusion, protect property, or preserve order.
- Monitor and authorize entry of employees, visitors, or other persons.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
- Employee scheduling software
- Microsoft Word