Chief Security Guard Jobs in Ohio

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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Physical Security Operations Manager

  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 hours ago

Oversee the Security Management System and prepare relevant reports for executive presentations....

Health and safety Supervisor - SSHO 1

  • Lakewood, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Lakewood, OH
  • 3 days ago

Location: Various Air Force and Air National Guard installations. One project covers installations in TX, OK, AR and LA. The other project covers installations in MI, IL, IN, OH, NY, PA, ME, NJ,...

Security Site Supervisor - Unarmed

  • Tallmadge, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Tallmadge, OH
  • 4 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 Supervisor - Full Time - Days

  • Parma, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Parma, OH
  • 4 days ago

security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner Conduct regular and random patrols...

Site Safety Supervisor

  • Columbus, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 5 days ago

About Us: S.A. Comunale has been a local industry leader for end-to-end mechanical, fire protection and HVAC services for nearly 100 years. We offer our clients significant financial strength,...

Response Security Supervisor

  • Springfield, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Springfield, OH
  • 6 days ago

Whether it's customer service, patrols, or surveillance, we need you to adapt with agility and precision....

Security Supervisor

  • Sharonville, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Sharonville, OH
  • 6 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Gorilla Glue Tri County - Sharonville, OH Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : 1st Shift Description What is in it for you? Gorilla Glue has...

Security Shift Supervisor - Unarmed

  • Reynoldsburg, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Reynoldsburg, OH
  • 6 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 Operations Manager

  • New Albany, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • New Albany, OH
  • 6 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 Supervisor - Hilton Columbus Downtown

  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 days ago

Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: Patrol the interior of and the perimeter of the hotel and the property to observe and identify potential...

Response Security Shift Supervisor

  • Springfield, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Springfield, OH
  • 7 days ago

Whether its customer service, patrols, or surveillance, we need you to adapt with agility and precision....

Security Shift Supervisor

  • Norwood, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Norwood, OH
  • 7 days ago

Knowledge of security operations with an emphasis on patrol, inspection and response services. Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures....

Security Site Supervisor - Warehouse

  • Frazeysburg, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Frazeysburg, OH
  • 7 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 Supervisor

  • Columbus, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 7 days ago

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Summit Mall - Retail Security Supervisor

  • Akron, OH
  • 9 days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 9 days ago

Security Supervisor JOB SUMMARY: Supervision of all employees assigned to the Security department, with full responsibility for performance management of said staff. Manage and oversee all...

Demographic Data for Ohio

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Salary for Chief Security Guard Jobs in Ohio

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Highest Education Level

Chief Security Guards in Ohio 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
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.9%


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