Security Supervisor pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000564
- Class code
- 32000564
- Pay group
- NC07
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Security Supervisor is $37,377 to $65,408 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000564.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
This is supervisory work in the protection and security of the operation of a State facility. Employees in this class supervise and manage Security Guards with 24 hour, seven day-a-week coverage. Duties include: training and supervising Security Guards; scheduling work and reviewing time sheets of Guards; and coaching and disciplining Guards. Employees in this class provide input into policy and procedural security issues, review incident reports, monitor cameras and radio traffic, resolve daily work problems, and report maintenance problems and safety hazards. Employees operate within specified rules and regulations and receive their work assignments from a higher-level supervisor.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of the standard safety, surveillance, and security practices and equipment common to the worksite. Considerable knowledge of standard methods of reporting and handling emergencies such as disturbances and fires. Basic knowledge of the value of the material to be guarded. Ability to supervise and/or train the work of others. Ability to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations. Ability to meet and deal with the public tactfully, courteously and effectively. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Minimum qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of supervisory experience in security of a large facility; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. May require the ability to complete emergency medical technician (EMT) training and meet re-certification standards as required. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Security Supervisor in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $56,105 | $81,077 | $56,105 to $81,077 |
| Missouri | $34,992 | $57,312 | $34,992 to $57,312 |
| Ohio | $24.11 | $28.74 | $50,149 to $59,779 |
| Wisconsin | $21.70 | $49.82 | $45,136 to $103,626 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.