Chief Security Guard Jobs in Michigan

A Chief Security Guard plays a critical role in the security industry. Their main responsibility is to oversee the security operations within an organization or facility. This includes developing and implementing security protocols, supervising a team of security personnel, conducting security audits, and responding to security emergencies. They are also responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal security laws and regulations and often liaise with law enforcement agencies.

Key skills for a Chief Security Guard include strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to respond effectively to high-pressure situations, and a keen understanding of security systems and technologies. They should ideally have certifications such as the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) from ASIS International. Prior to becoming a Chief Security Guard, a person might have roles such as Security Guard, Security Officer, or Security Supervisor, gaining experience in various aspects of security operations.

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Security ID Badging Supervisor - Days

  • Detroit, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 1 day ago

Overview Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

Stellantis Security Operations Manager

  • Detroit, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 1 day ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Primary on-site liaison between Securitas Security Services and client senior management General Operations management; review post orders and make recommendations to corporate...

Security Supervisor

  • Bad Axe, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Bad Axe, MI
  • 2 days ago

SUPERVISOR SECURITY - BAD AXE AND CARO LOCATIONS********Position Summary:**** Supervises and coordinates the work of employees who help maintain the safety of people and buildings/facilities....

Security Shift Supervisor - Warehouse

  • Romulus, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Romulus, MI
  • 3 days ago

Overview Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

Security Shift Supervisor

  • Sterling Heights, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Sterling Heights, MI
  • 3 days ago

Must have one or more of the following: o Service in the active duty military, military reserves, or National Guard o Service in Auxiliary Police or Police Cadets o Minimum of (2) years of...

Security Supervisor - Full Time

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 3 days ago

Supervise all shift activity, including reports and incidents, patrolling, dispatching, and completing various logs/files on activity on a daily shift....

Security Site Supervisor - Corporate Office

  • Plymouth, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Plymouth, MI
  • 3 days ago

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

Security Site Supervisor - Warehouse

  • Romulus, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Romulus, MI
  • 3 days ago

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

Security Operations Manager

  • Detroit, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 4 days ago

Overview DK Security is Michigans fastest growing security company. Established in 1995, we began as an investigations firm and quickly expanded to provide uniform security, event staff security,...

Residential Shift Supervisor

  • Mount Pleasant, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Mount Pleasant, MI
  • 6 days ago

Company: Youth Opportunity -- New Hope Youth Center**Youth Opportunity is dedicated to empowering youth with individualized needs to achieve success and independence by establishing solid...

Sr. Event Security Supervisor

  • Detroit, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 6 days ago

. - Provide regular updates to the Security Management team on performance, coaching, recognition, and event security operating information. - Respond to Pistons Performance Center alarm/intrusion systems...

Campus Safety Supervisor - Afternoon Shift Full Time (Year-Round)

  • Interlochen, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Interlochen, MI
  • 8 days ago

The supervisor is responsible for directing and overseeing employees assigned to performing functions and activities of Interlochen's Campus Safety department, including patrolling Interlochen's 1,200...

Security Supervisor

  • Detroit, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 8 days ago

Join the best game in town! You already know that MotorCity is a great place to play. Now you can join the team that makes this a great place to work, too! As Security Supervisor, you'll provide...

Department of State Branch Supervisor 9/10 - Greenville #239

  • Greenville, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Greenville, MI
  • 8 days ago

The selected candidate will be appointed to either the Branch Supervisor 9 position (Trainee) or the Branch Supervisor 10 position based on the education and experience listed in their...

Michigan Medicine Security Sergeant University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 9 days ago

These include, but are not limited to: Patrol assigned areas, observe suspicious activities and persons. Provide general assistance and information to the staff and public....

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Salary for Chief Security Guard Jobs in Michigan

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Highest Education Level

Chief Security Guards in Michigan offer the following education background
High School or GED
29.2%
Bachelor's Degree
25.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.4%
Associate's Degree
14.3%
Master's Degree
9.5%
Some College
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.9%


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