First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers:

Monitor transportation operations to ensure compliance with regulations or standards
Monitor entrance or exit of persons
Control authorized entry and exit in restricted areas
Monitor perimeter and surroundings in protective settings
Detect infractions of rules
Manage security for visitors or employees
Monitor the security of digital information
Maintain physical security of sensitive or classified data
Maintain physical security of sensitive or classified hardware or software
Locate suspicious objects or vehicles
Ensure compliance with polices or regulations
Supervise inmate activities
Monitor inmate activity
Monitor performance of others
Monitor regulatory compliance
Manage organizational security activities
Block physical access to restricted areas
Monitor court orders or procedures in courtroom
Maintain confidentiality of data
Monitor gaming operations to ensure compliance with regulations, standards, or guidelines
Conduct security, threat, and vulnerability assessments
Maintain safe work environment
Maintain safe environment for children
Monitor alarm systems to detect fires or other emergencies
Monitor public transportation and transit systems operation
Examine financial records to ensure compliance with policies or regulations
Track goods or materials
Observe actions of participants
Monitor financial performance
Monitor recreational or entertainment facility operations
Observe individuals' activities to gather information or compile evidence
Monitor project risk mitigation plan
Monitor traffic conditions or signals
Monitor organizational procedures for usefulness or potential updates
Monitor message or event logs for computer systems
Monitor use of electronic files to safeguard information
Relay traffic signals or instructions
Monitor variables affecting route activities
Identify potential problems that could deter from patron experience
Monitor gambling establishment operations
Monitor performance of computer systems or networks
Monitor equipment or instrument gauges and displays
Observe weather conditions
Monitor atmospheric or meteorological conditions

Enforce laws, ordinances, or regulations
Apprehend suspects or perpetrators of criminal acts
Guard area or premises
Use weapons or physical force to maintain security
Employ firearms
Maintain public order or security
Perform property or facility security sweeps
Apply appropriate physical restraint
Control situations through non-lethal use of force
Search for contraband on person or in facilities
Identify public safety hazards
Confiscate prohibited or dangerous items
Stand watch on vessel
Serve arrest, search, or seizure warrants
Escort prisoners to courtrooms, prisons, or other facilities
Lead recreational activities
Lead indoor or outdoor games
Rescue people or animals from dangerous or hazardous situations

Perform manual or electronic surveillance to detect or record suspicious or illegal activities
Operate surveillance equipment to detect suspicious or illegal activities
Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants
Conduct legal searches or investigations
Review arrival or departure schedules
Investigate customer complaints
Collect information technology related data
Investigate complaints, disturbances, or violations
Search for missing persons
Conduct interviews to gather information about business operations
Conduct field trips
Collect statistical data
Conduct meetings to gather information technology related information such as network or software issues, or product development
Review maps to determine location or routes
Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures
Review schedules to obtain cargo loading information
Review transportation, shipping, or material moving work orders
Review traffic routing or control plans
Obtain information about goods or services
Analyze evidence or facts
Gather information in order to provide services to clients
Read computer or software documentation to solve technical problems
Obtain approval for project plans
Read work orders to determine material or setup requirements
Investigate legal issues

Conduct evacuation procedures
Implement company or staff policies
Determine negligence or violation of laws or regulations
Terminate personnel or staff employment
Terminate contractor employment
Discharge workers using employee dismissal guidelines
Evaluate emergency situations to determine level of assistance required
Establish project teams
Route freight shipments
Follow safety procedures and regulations associated with hazardous conditions
Implement organizational process or policy changes
Arrest suspects or perpetrators of criminal acts
Modify security related work procedures, processes, or plans
Identify best itinerary based on knowledge of routes
Terminate vendor relationships
Approve changes to business processes
Determine administrative policies or standards
Approve expenditures
Discipline staff for infractions of rules or regulations
Resolve operational shipping or transportation issues

Communicate details in law enforcement or protective services settings
Collaborate with co-workers, agencies, and organizations to provide protection
Conduct meetings with clients and customers
Collaborate with organizational members on business or operational matters
Collaborate with employees to improve organizational systems
Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues
Respond to employee concerns
Discuss general security violations
Provide liaison services between departments, agencies, or federal and local entities
Request emergency personnel
Dispatch emergency assistance
Communicate situation details to police or security personnel
Discuss performance, complaints, or violations with supervisors
Collaborate with organizational or team members to accomplish work
Collaborate with employees to reduce costs
Warn individuals about rule violations or safety concerns
Discuss problems with customers or users
Relay information to and from appropriate parties
Report maintenance or equipment problems to appropriate personnel