Mostly Resilient

Last Update: 11/4/2026

AI Resilience Score for Security Supervisors:

62.6%

Median Score

Meaningful human contribution

Med

Long-term employer demand

Med

Sustained economic opportunity

High

Our confidence in this score:
Medium-high

Methodology and Scoring Rationale

To score how resilient security supervisor work is to AI, we ask one question in three parts:

First, how much of the job still needs a human, read from six AI-exposure sources: our own AI Resilience Model, Anthropic's Observed Exposure, Microsoft's AI Applicability, Will Robots Take My Job, OpenAI Signals, and Google ATLAS. We call this dimension Meaningful Human Contribution (MHC) and weight it at 40%.

Next, whether employers will keep hiring for this job over the long term. This dimension, which we call Long-term Employer Demand (LTE), is calculated from BLS data and weighted at 30%.

Last, whether pay and mobility will hold up. We use wage bill and adaptive capacity data from independent researchers (Althoff & Reichardt, 2026; Manning & Aguirre, 2026). We call this dimension Sustained Economic Opportunity (SEO) and weight it at 30%.

For security supervisors, 7 of 9 sources had data, and the AI exposure sources leaned toward agreement: Microsoft, Will Robots Take My Job, and Google ATLAS all rated resilience High, while our AI Resilience Model landed at Medium. That broad tilt kept confidence at medium-high. Strong pay signals balanced moderate demand, earning this role a "Mostly Resilient" label.

AI Resilience Report forFirst-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

$55,940 median salary•6,800 annual openings•SOC Code: 33-1091.00

First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 6 sources.

This career holds up well because the most important parts of the job, like making judgment calls, de-escalating tense situations, and taking legal responsibility for what happens on a shift, are things AI simply cannot do. AI is stepping in to help with paperwork and pattern detection, which actually frees supervisors to focus more on leadership and real-time decision-making rather than replacing them entirely.

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This role is mostly resilient

This career holds up well because the most important parts of the job, like making judgment calls, de-escalating tense situations, and taking legal responsibility for what happens on a shift, are things AI simply cannot do. AI is stepping in to help with paperwork and pattern detection, which actually frees supervisors to focus more on leadership and real-time decision-making rather than replacing them entirely.

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Latest AI news for Security Supervisors

These articles provide crucial insights for aspiring First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers. For instance, "Seizing the agentic AI advantage" discusses how AI can enhance decision-making in security operations, allowing supervisors to manage teams more effectively. Meanwhile, "Young workers’ employment drops in occupations with high AI exposure" underscores the importance of developing skills that AI can't easily replace, like leadership and crisis management. Embracing AI resilience will empower future supervisors to adapt, ensuring they remain indispensable in an evolving workplace.

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Career: First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

They oversee security staff, ensuring they follow rules and keep places safe by monitoring activities and managing shifts.

Alternate Titles

Security Director · Security Shift Supervisor · Security Supervisor · Shift Supervisor · Campus Safety Chief · Public Safety Manager · Public Safety Supervisor · Security Chief · Security Guard Supervisor · Security Lieutenant

Employment & Wage Data

Median Wage

$55,940

Jobs (2025)

82,700

Growth (2025-35)

+3.7%

Annual Openings

6,800

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

Less than 5 years

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035

Task-Level AI Resilience Scores

AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years

1

95% ResilienceCore Task

Apprehend or evict trespassers, rule violators, or other security threats from the premises.

2

92% ResilienceCore Task

Patrol the premises to prevent or detect intrusion, protect property, or preserve order.

3

88% ResilienceCore Task

Screen individuals and belongings to prevent passage of prohibited materials using walkthrough detectors, wands, or bag searches.

4

85% ResilienceCore Task

Investigate disturbances on the premises, such as security alarms, altercations, and suspicious activity.

5

82% ResilienceCore Task

Advise employees in handling problems or resolving complaints from customers, tenants, detainees, or other persons.

6

80% ResilienceCore Task

Secure entrances and exits by locking doors and gates.

7

78% ResilienceCore Task

Inspect and adjust security equipment to ensure it is operational or to detect evidence of tampering.

Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.

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AI Resilience Report for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers 2026