First-line Supervisors of Security Workers
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 825 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 57% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Write reports documenting observations made while on patrol.
AI could do much of this on its own
Monitor the behavior of security employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, or procedures.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Advise employees in handling problems or resolving complaints from customers, tenants, detainees, or other persons.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Recruit, interview, and hire security personnel.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Assign security personnel to posts or patrols.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Investigate disturbances on the premises, such as security alarms, altercations, and suspicious activity.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Patrol the premises to prevent or detect intrusion, protect property, or preserve order.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Monitor and authorize entry of employees, visitors, or other persons.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Secure entrances and exits by locking doors and gates.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire, bomb threats, and presence of unauthorized persons.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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