Compare Security Guards & First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle... District Of Columbia

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View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Security Guards $56,200
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and... $61,200

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Security Guards
Security Guards
Very Low
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
High

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Security Guards
Security Guards
Medium
Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
High

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Time Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Security Guards
Security Guards
Very Low
Time Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
Medium

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Management of Personnel Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Security Guards
Security Guards
Very Low
Management of Personnel Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
Medium

Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.

Personnel and Human Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Security Guards
Security Guards
Low
Personnel and Human Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
High

Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

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Transportation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Security Guards
Security Guards
Low
Transportation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
Medium

Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Security Guards
Security Guards
Medium
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
High

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Security Guards
Security Guards
Very Low
Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
Medium

Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Security Guards
Security Guards

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Security Guards
Security Guards

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Security Guards
Security Guards

12 related certifications

Certification for First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators

18 related certifications

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