AI exposure score

First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers score 40 out of 100, which is elevated exposure to AI. That ranks #410 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 21 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 5 on its own and 7 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 4 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

40/ 100

Elevated

Rank: #410of 923 jobs
US workers: 81,480BLS, May 2025
Median pay: $55,940a year
In real AI use: 4 of 21tasks, April–May 2026

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 5 (24%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 7 (33%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 9 (43%)

Develop and document security procedures, policies, or standards.AI can speed this up on its own · Seen in real AI use
Explain company policies and procedures to staff using oral or written communication.AI can speed this up on its own · Seen in real AI use
Log items distributed to persons, such as keys and key cards.AI can speed this up on its own
Order materials or supplies, such as keys, uniforms, and badges.AI can speed this up on its own
Write reports documenting observations made while on patrol.AI can speed this up on its own
Advise employees in handling problems or resolving complaints from customers, tenants, detainees, or other persons.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
Assign security personnel to posts or patrols.AI can speed this up with extra software
Monitor closed-circuit television cameras.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
Monitor the behavior of security employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, or procedures.AI can speed this up with extra software
Recruit, interview, and hire security personnel.AI can speed this up with extra software
Schedule training or drills for emergencies, such as fires, bombs, and other threats.AI can speed this up with extra software
Write and present department budgets to upper management or other stakeholders.AI can speed this up with extra software
Apprehend or evict trespassers, rule violators, or other security threats from the premises.Little or no AI speed-up
Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire, bomb threats, and presence of unauthorized persons.Little or no AI speed-up
Inspect and adjust security equipment to ensure it is operational or to detect evidence of tampering.Little or no AI speed-up
Investigate disturbances on the premises, such as security alarms, altercations, and suspicious activity.Little or no AI speed-up
Monitor and authorize entry of employees, visitors, or other persons.Little or no AI speed-up
Patrol the premises to prevent or detect intrusion, protect property, or preserve order.Little or no AI speed-up
Screen individuals and belongings to prevent passage of prohibited materials using walkthrough detectors, wands, or bag searches.Little or no AI speed-up
Secure entrances and exits by locking doors and gates.Little or no AI speed-up
Train security personnel on protective procedures, first aid, fire safety, and other duties.Little or no AI speed-up

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Questions about first-line supervisors of security workers and AI

Will AI replace first-line supervisors of security workers?

Not entirely. Parts of the job are likely to change as AI takes over routine tasks. First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers score 40 out of 100 (elevated exposure), #410 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 12 of the job's 21 tasks, 5 of them on its own, while 9 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which first-line supervisors of security workers tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Develop and document security procedures, policies, or standards"; "Explain company policies and procedures to staff using oral or written communication"; "Log items distributed to persons, such as keys and key cards".

Which first-line supervisors of security workers tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Apprehend or evict trespassers, rule violators, or other security threats from the premises"; "Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire, bomb threats, and presence of unauthorized persons"; "Inspect and adjust security equipment to ensure it is operational or to detect evidence of tampering".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 4 of the 21 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as first-line supervisors of security workers, and what do they earn?

About 81,480 people in the US, with median pay of $55,940 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.

First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

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