Security Career Pathways
Job Tier | Job Type | Years | Pay Range | Job Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Level I Officer | Gig Security Worker | 0 | $15.50 - $17.00 / hr | N/A |
Level II Officer | Unarmed Professional | 2 | $17.00 - $19.50 / hr | Courtesy Patrol Officer, Rover, High-End Residential Protection |
Level III Officer | Armed Professional | 5 | $20.00 - $26.00 / hr | Armed Officer, Field Supervisor, Scheduler, Operations Manager |
Level IV Officer | Seasoned Professional | 8 | $26.00 - $36.00 / hr | Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Social Worker, Risk Manager,
Human Resources Manager, Probation Officer, Secret Service, FBI Agent |
Level V Officer | Career Professional | 10 | $65,000+ / yr | CEO, VP, Security Director, Human Resources Director |
Exciting Careers Are Ahead For Those Who Are Worthy...
Level
Gig Security Worker
1
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Has Guard Card
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Provides basic security duties
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Has minimal professional development
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Frequently changes security companies: 2-5 employers each year
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Call-offs often for “family emergencies” and transportation issues
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Frequently out of uniform, late, may disappear from an assignment
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Not service-oriented / not career-minded / predominantly self-interested
Level
2
Unarmed Professional
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Has Guard Card plus 32 hours of state training
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Dedicated to the safety and well being of others
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Writes detailed reports with photos and witness statements
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Engaged in advanced professional development / uses technology
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Rarely changes security companies: at least 1-3 years at one employer
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Rarely calls off for “family emergencies” and never has transportation issues
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De-escalates conflict, has expertise in detaining suspects, always professional
Level
3
Armed Professional
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Provides enhanced services and leads by example
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Rarely changes security companies: 2-7 years at one employer
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Responsible for the professional and skill development of others
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Has Guard Card, Gun Permit, supervisory, and / or operations expertise
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Has undergone years of advanced professional development / uses technology
Level
4
Seasoned Professional
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Has history of working in uniform, never calls off, is never late
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Post Certification / CCW Permit / College Degree / Academy Graduate
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Excellent physical condition, weapons trained, writes perfect reports
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Works in agency profession: Law Enforcement, Corrections, Social Work
Level
5
Career Professional
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Plans, directs, oversees operations and services
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10-20 years experience with uniformed services
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Manages budgets, manpower, client service models
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Advanced Education / Former Military, Law Enforcement, or Secret Service
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May have credentials like CCW, Masters Degree, Post Certification
