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Los Angeles LGBT Center

Security Supervisor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$67K - $70K/yr

Reporting directly to the Security & Safety Manager and generally to the Associate Director of Facilities and as part of the Facilities Management Team, the Security Supervisor is responsible for the ...

Metro One LPSG

Security Supervisor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$28.37/hr

The Security Supervisor is an hourly position, and officers and leads assigned to this location report to this position. RESPONSIBILITIES * Provides on-site leadership for the security personnel ...

Metro One LPSG

Security Supervisor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

The Security Supervisor is an hourly position, and officers and leads assigned to this location report to this position. RESPONSIBILITIES * Provides on-site leadership for the security personnel ...

Protect-US Private Security

$18.75 - $24/hr

Protect-US Private Security is looking for an Armed Security Supervisor to join our team. In this role, you will oversee the daily operations of our security contract at a high-profile client site.

Livenation

Security Supervisor

Wheatland, CA · On-site

The Security Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of the security department and staff within the venue. Duties may also include management functions under the ...

GardaWorld

Security Supervisor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$26/hr

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Security Shift Supervisor! Employee Referral and Hire-On Bonus Opportunities * $200 Employee Referral Bonus: Team members are rewarded for referring ...

GardaWorld

Security Supervisor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$26/hr

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Security Shift Supervisor! Employee Referral and Hire-On Bonus Opportunities * $200 Employee Referral Bonus: Team members are rewarded for referring ...

GardaWorld

Security Supervisor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$26/hr

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Security Shift Supervisor! Employee Referral and Hire-On Bonus Opportunities * $200 Employee Referral Bonus: Team members are rewarded for referring ...

Pacific Palms Resort

Security Supervisor

La Puente, CA · On-site

$22/hr

Conduct Surveillance when required as directed by the Security Supervisor, Director of Security, or Executive Team Members. * Report ANY and ALL incidents/accidents to the Manager on Duty * Ensure ...

GardaWorld

Security Supervisor

Los Angeles, CA

$26/hr

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Security Shift Supervisor! Employee Referral and Hire-On Bonus Opportunities * $200 Employee Referral Bonus: Team members are rewarded for referring ...

GardaWorld

Security Supervisor

Los Angeles, CA

$26/hr

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Security Shift Supervisor. Employee Referral and Hire-On Bonus Opportunities $200 Employee Referral Bonus: Team members are rewarded for referring ...

GardaWorld

Security Supervisor - Concierge

Venice, CA · On-site

$24.62/hr

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Response Security Supervisor! Ready to suit up as a Response Security Supervisor? What matters most in a role like this is your ability to adapt from one ...

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How much do security supervisor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for security supervisor in California is $25.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $28.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a security supervisor do?

As a security supervisor, your responsibilities are to supervise, coordinate, and direct security guards who protect people and property at commercial and residential buildings, hospitals, schools, and other facilities. Your duties include scheduling shifts for the guards, coordinating with other security personnel or directors at the facility where you work, and communicating with your company superiors. You also log daily activities, help respond to security situations, and assist law enforcement officers with investigations whenever an incident takes place.

What is a security supervisor?

Security Supervisors are professionals responsible for overseeing and managing security personnel and operations within an organization or facility. They ensure that security protocols are followed, coordinate emergency responses, and assess potential risks to maintain a safe environment. Security Supervisors also train staff, schedule shifts, and may liaise with law enforcement or emergency services when necessary.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a security supervisor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Security Supervisor, you need experience in security operations, strong leadership abilities, and often a background in criminal justice or relevant certifications. Familiarity with surveillance systems, incident reporting software, and access control technologies is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills help you effectively manage teams and handle emergencies. These competencies ensure the safety of people and property while maintaining order and compliance with policies.

What are some common challenges security supervisors face in coordinating their teams during high-traffic events or emergencies?

Security Supervisors often encounter challenges such as maintaining clear communication among team members, ensuring rapid response protocols are followed, and adapting to quickly changing situations during high-traffic events or emergencies. They must balance monitoring the overall security operation while providing immediate guidance to staff on the ground. Being able to stay calm under pressure, delegate tasks efficiently, and make quick, informed decisions are essential skills in these situations. Regular training and pre-event briefings help supervisors prepare their teams for such demanding scenarios.

What is the difference between Security Supervisor vs Security Guard?

AspectSecurity Supervisor
CertificationsSecurity Guard license, sometimes additional supervisory or management certifications
Work EnvironmentOversees security staff, manages security operations, and enforces policies
ResponsibilitiesSupervises security guards, develops security protocols, reports to management
Employer UsageSecurity companies, corporate facilities, retail stores, and industrial sites

While Security Guards focus on patrolling and monitoring premises, Security Supervisors oversee security teams, develop protocols, and ensure compliance. The supervisor role involves leadership and management responsibilities, whereas guards primarily perform patrols and surveillance tasks.

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Infographic showing various Security Supervisor job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,329 per year, or $25.6 per hour.

Security Supervisor

Los Angeles LGBT Center

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$67K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

Los Angeles LGBT Center rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Department: Facilities

Reports to: Safety and Security Manager

Status: 100%, Full-Time, Exempt, Regular

Probation: 180 days

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; also including Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and a 403(b) Retirement Plan

Center’s Mission:

Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Facilities Department is a team of over 80 employees responsible for the safety, security, maintenance, and cleanliness of the Centers’ ten locations throughout the Los Angeles area. These facilities cover a wide variety of uses including medical facilities, residential facilities, community rooms, theatres, offices, industrial kitchens, and a coffee shop. The Facilities Department is a great team with hardworking people who enjoy maintaining a wonderful atmosphere for clients and staff who are looking for a community to belong to.

JOB SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the Security & Safety Manager and generally to the Associate Director of Facilities and as part of the Facilities Management Team, the Security Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision of all Security staff and 24-hour Security operations, at all agency locations, while maintaining a positive and flexible work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

50% Security Operations

  • Prioritize, respond to, and coordinate all staff, departmental, and agency Security needs.
  • Monitor and procure any necessary security equipment and supplies.
  • Maintain accurate recordkeeping, using all Security systems reporting and documentation resources, and assist in the development of Security policies, procedures, and forms as necessary.
  • Coordinate and monitor contractor site access and maintain compliance with all Building & Safety regulations.
  • Be available for on call and/or respond to Center locations 24 hours a day as needed per request of Security Manager.
  • Develop and foster positive, productive relationships with the LAPD and BID security agencies.
  • Manage reporting, investigation, and follow-up for all accidents and incidents for OSHA, Workers Compensation, and Center Security reporting systems.

5% Other Duties

  • Participate in staff meetings, planning, and other types of meetings and events as required and/or needed.
  • Support agency goals and initiatives as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

45% Management Responsibilities (Budgetary & Direct Supervisory) (If none, indicate 0%.)

  • Recruit, select, develop, mentor, and coach staff as well as inspire and motivate individual and team performance.
  • Monitor daily Security operations for large (40 and growing) non-armed, in-house, unionized Security Guard staff.
  • Maintain, for all Security staff, accurate personnel records, documenting all disciplinary actions per Center, HR, and Union guidelines, and maintain the day-to-day union relations in a positive and productive manner.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Knowledge of or experience working with the LGBTQ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ people
  • A passion for the Center’s work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBTQ people
  • Minimum 3 years’ direct security supervisory experience
  • Minimum 5 years’ security experience
  • Proficiency with MS Office and the ability to learn new internal systems quickly and pass that knowledge on to Security Supervisor(s) and staff
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with a high level of attention to detail
  • Access to reliable transportation, a valid CA Driver License, and the ability to be insured
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • California P.O.S.T. training
  • Bilingual skills (English/Spanish fluency)


The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, including status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation or activities, medical or health conditions, and marital status.

The Center has implemented a policy requiring all staff to be up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of employment, subject to applicable federal, state and local laws. For more information, please contact jobs@lalgbtcenter.org.

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