--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 20,690
  annual_median    : $76,400
  annual_pct10     : $41,110
  annual_pct25     : $52,400
  annual_pct75     : $92,890
  annual_pct90     : $103,420
  annual_mean      : $74,390
  hourly_median    : $36.73

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($97,640)
  lowest_state     : Delaware ($47,640)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.050x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (51 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   12,150  median: $  84,910
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,510  median: $  54,680
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    2,270  median: $  45,430
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:      630  median: $  54,610
  Educational Services                     emp:      570  median: $  56,190
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      370  median: $  61,730
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      370  median: $  47,980
  Construction                             emp:      340  median: $  87,140
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      300  median: $  74,740
  Retail Trade                             emp:      270  median: $  70,570

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (15 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   12,150  median: $  84,910
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,510  median: $  54,680
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    2,270  median: $  45,430
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:      630  median: $  54,610
  Educational Services                     emp:      570  median: $  56,190
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      370  median: $  61,730
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      370  median: $  47,980
  Construction                             emp:      340  median: $  87,140
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      300  median: $  74,740
  Retail Trade                             emp:      270  median: $  70,570

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T21:56:45.142754Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Child protective services (similarity: 0.5000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_protective_services
  QID: Q5097775
  Extract: Child protective services (CPS) refers to government agencies in the United States that investigate allegations of child abuse or neglect, and if confirmed, intervene by providing services to the family through a safety plan, in-home monitoring, supervision, or if a safety plan is not feasible or in

  Title: Police community support officer (similarity: 0.3368)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_community_support_officer
  QID: Q7209577
  Extract:  A police community support officer, or as written in legislation Community Support Officer, is a uniformed member of police staff in England and Wales, a role created by Section 38(2) of the Police Reform Act 2002, which was given Royal Assent by Queen Elizabeth II on 24 July 2002. They are not war

  Title: Health professional (similarity: 0.2439)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_professional
  QID: Q11974939
  Extract: A health professional, healthcare professional (HCP), or healthcare worker is a provider of health care treatment and advice based on formal training and experience. The field includes those who work as a nurse, physician, perfusionist, physician assistant, registered dietitian, emergency medical te

  Title: Personal protective equipment (similarity: 0.4565)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_protective_equipment
  QID: Q1333024
  Extract: Personal protective equipment (PPE) is protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury or infection. The hazards addressed by protective equipment include physical, electrical, heat, chemical, biohazards, and airborne particulat

  Title: Motorsport marshal (similarity: 0.2716)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorsport_marshal
  QID: Q975205
  Extract: Motorsport marshals are mainly volunteer workers responsible for the safety of motor racing competitors. They are stationed at various points of danger around race tracks to assist them in case of any collisions, accidents or track problems. Marshals are also known as course workers, corner workers,

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : medium
confidence_notes     : Limited detailed occupational data available due to the 'All Other' classification nature, but job titles and industry distribution provide reasonable insight into role scope and context.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T20:27:20.384890+00:00
tokens_input         : 2,271
tokens_output        : 3,386
cost_usd             : $0.034868
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No direct Wikipedia match exists for this broad supervisory category. The closest semantic match was Child protective services, which covers a different type of protective work focused on social services rather than security operations.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other are frontline managers who oversee specialized security and protective service personnel not covered by other supervisory classifications. They manage teams responsible for asset protection, access control, and safety enforcement across diverse settings including government facilities, entertainment venues, and corporate environments. These supervisors bridge operational security work with management responsibilities, ensuring compliance with protocols while coordinating protective services operations.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
These supervisors start their shifts by reviewing incident reports and briefing their teams on daily security priorities and potential threats. They conduct facility walkthroughs to assess security posture, coordinate with other departments on access control needs, and monitor surveillance systems or security checkpoints. Throughout the day, they respond to security incidents, investigate policy violations, and document findings for higher management. They schedule staff rotations, conduct performance evaluations, and ensure their teams maintain required certifications and training standards. Administrative duties include preparing shift reports, managing security equipment inventory, and liaising with law enforcement or emergency services when necessary.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful protective service supervisors combine strong leadership skills with detailed attention to security protocols and risk assessment. They excel at making quick decisions under pressure while maintaining calm authority in potentially volatile situations. These individuals possess excellent communication abilities to effectively brief teams, write detailed incident reports, and interact professionally with diverse stakeholders from employees to law enforcement. They demonstrate reliability and integrity, as they often handle sensitive information and must maintain strict confidentiality. Those who thrive typically have previous experience in security, military, or law enforcement roles that developed their understanding of protective procedures and crisis management.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma combined with several years of experience in protective services, security, or related fields such as military or law enforcement. Many employers prefer candidates with supervisory experience and specialized training in areas like loss prevention, emergency response, or facility security. Professional certifications from organizations like ASIS International or state-specific security licensing may be required depending on the employer and jurisdiction.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
This role often serves as a stepping stone to senior security management positions such as Security Director, Regional Security Manager, or Corporate Loss Prevention Manager. Experienced supervisors may advance to facility management roles or specialize in areas like cybersecurity, executive protection, or emergency management. Some transition to consulting roles or start their own security firms, leveraging their operational experience and industry contacts.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
With 20,690 employed nationwide and a median annual salary of $76,400, this occupation offers stable middle-management compensation in the protective services sector according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Geographic variation is significant, with District of Columbia offering the highest wages at $97,640 compared to Delaware's $47,640, reflecting differences in cost of living and security complexity. Government employment dominates with 12,150 positions, followed by administrative services (2,510) and entertainment venues (2,270). The concentration in government suggests steady demand driven by ongoing security needs at federal, state, and local facilities. Private sector opportunities exist but are more variable based on economic conditions and corporate security budgets.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This supervisory role has moderate resistance to automation due to its emphasis on human judgment, crisis response, and personnel management. While surveillance technology and access control systems continue to advance, the need for human oversight of security operations and staff management remains critical. However, automation may reduce the number of frontline security workers being supervised, potentially impacting demand.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Security Guards (33-9032.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural progression from frontline security work to supervisory roles managing security guard teams.
    data: Job titles include Security Guard Supervisor
    data: Protective services vertical alignment
  [skill_overlap] Managers, All Other (11-9199.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared supervisory and management responsibilities across different operational contexts.
    data: Both involve first-line supervision
    data: Management duties overlap
  [knowledge_overlap] Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (33-3051.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Similar knowledge of security protocols, emergency response, and law enforcement procedures.
    data: Both work in protective services
    data: Government employment concentration
  [riasec_cluster] Crossing Guards (33-9091.00) — confidence:low
    reasoning: Both roles involve protective service functions and public safety responsibilities.
    data: Same protective services SOC family
    data: Public safety focus
  [task_similarity] First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (33-1012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Similar supervisory responsibilities over protective service personnel with oversight and coordination duties.
    data: Both supervise protective service workers
    data: Similar government employment patterns

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['protective service supervisor', 'security supervisor', 'guard supervisor', 'loss prevention supervisor', 'security manager', 'animal control supervisor', 'security director', 'plant protection supervisor']
  exclude_keywords : ['police supervisor', 'detective supervisor', 'firefighter supervisor', 'correctional supervisor', 'security guard']
  title_patterns   : ['supervisor of', 'chief of', 'manager', 'director', 'head of']
  common_variations: ['security guard supervisor', 'loss prevention manager', 'security director', 'guard chief', 'protection supervisor', 'safety supervisor', 'asset protection manager', 'facility security supervisor']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['security', 'protective', 'services', 'management', 'health', 'safety', 'police', 'equipment', 'marshals', 'supervisors', 'enforcement', 'child', 'government', 'emergency', 'supervisory', 'teams', 'law', 'community', 'staff', 'healthcare']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
security                   22  0.04037  inference            inference:100%
protective                 16  0.02936  inference            inference:56%  wikipedia:44%
services                   10  0.01835  inference            inference:70%  wikipedia:30%
management                  9  0.01651  inference            inference:100%
health                      7  0.01284  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
safety                      6  0.01101  wikipedia            wikipedia:83%  inference:17%
police                      6  0.01101  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
equipment                   5  0.00917  wikipedia            wikipedia:80%  inference:20%
marshals                    5  0.00917  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
supervisors                 5  0.00917  inference            inference:100%
enforcement                 5  0.00917  inference            inference:100%
child                       4  0.00734  wikipedia            wikipedia:75%  inference:25%
government                  4  0.00734  inference            inference:75%  wikipedia:25%
emergency                   4  0.00734  inference            inference:75%  wikipedia:25%
supervisory                 4  0.00734  inference            inference:100%
teams                       4  0.00734  inference            inference:100%
law                         4  0.00734  inference            inference:100%
community                   3  0.00551  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
staff                       3  0.00551  inference            inference:67%  wikipedia:33%
healthcare                  3  0.00551  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
clothing                    3  0.00551  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
corner                      3  0.00551  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
service                     3  0.00551  inference            inference:100%
access                      3  0.00551  inference            inference:100%
control                     3  0.00551  inference            inference:100%
corporate                   3  0.00551  inference            inference:100%
operations                  3  0.00551  inference            inference:100%
reports                     3  0.00551  inference            inference:100%
facility                    3  0.00551  inference            inference:100%
investigate                 2  0.00367  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  inference:50%
officer                     2  0.00367  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
england                     2  0.00367  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
wales                       2  0.00367  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
physician                   2  0.00367  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
assistant                   2  0.00367  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
medical                     2  0.00367  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
technician                  2  0.00367  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
physical                    2  0.00367  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
therapist                   2  0.00367  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
ppe                         2  0.00367  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%