Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Common Job Titles

Key Tasks

Analyze and evaluate security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement through auditing, review, or assessment.

Assess risks to mitigate potential consequences of incidents and develop a plan to respond to incidents.

Attend meetings, professional seminars, or conferences to keep abreast of changes in executive legislative directives or new technologies impacting security operations.

Communicate security status, updates, and actual or potential problems, using established protocols.

Conduct physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.

Conduct threat or vulnerability analyses to determine probable frequency, criticality, consequence, or severity of natural or man-made disasters or criminal activity on the organization's profitability or delivery of products or services.

Coordinate security operations or activities with public law enforcement, fire and other agencies.

Create or implement security standards, policies, and procedures.

Develop budgets for security operations.

Develop or manage investigation programs, including collection and preservation of video and notes of surveillance processes or investigative interviews.

Develop, arrange for, perform, or assess executive protection activities to reduce security risks.

Develop, conduct, support, or assist in governmental reviews, internal corporate evaluations, or assessments of the overall effectiveness of facility and personnel security processes.

Develop, implement, manage, or evaluate policies and methods to protect personnel against harassment, threats, or violence.

Develop, recommend, or manage security procedures for operations or processes, such as security call centers, access control, and reporting tools.

Direct or participate in emergency management and contingency planning.

Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.

Monitor and ensure a sound, ethical environment.

Monitor security policies, programs or procedures to ensure compliance with internal security policies, or applicable government security requirements, policies, and directives.

Plan security for special and high-risk events.

Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company employees, guests, or others on company property.

Prepare reports or make presentations on internal investigations, losses, or violations of regulations, policies and procedures.

Purchase security-related supplies, equipment, or technology.

Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.

Review financial reports to ensure efficiency and quality of security operations.

Supervise or provide leadership to subordinate security professionals, performing activities such as hiring, investigating applicants' backgrounds, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, or disciplining.

Support efforts to reduce substance abuse or other illegal activities in the workplace.

Train subordinate security professionals or other organization members in security rules and procedures.

Write or review security-related documents, such as incident reports, proposals, and tactical or strategic initiatives.

Technology Skills

Project management software

FieldSoft AIMSonScene
Incident command system ICS software
Microsoft Project

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Facilities management software

Alarm system software
Maintenance management software
Physical access management software

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Oracle PeopleSoft
SAP software

Office suite software

Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
Microsoft Office software

Transaction security and virus protection software

McAfee
NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software

Data base user interface and query software

Amazon Web Services AWS software
Microsoft Access

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Electronic mail software

Microsoft Outlook

Graphics or photo imaging software

Graphics software

Development environment software

Microsoft Azure software

Communications server software

Emergency notification system software

Cloud-based data access and sharing software

Platform as a service PaaS

Word processing software

Microsoft Word

Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software

Firewall software

Instant messaging software

Twitter

Human resources software

Human resources management system HRMS

Time accounting software

Payroll software

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Map creation software

Mapping software

Web page creation and editing software

Facebook

Calendar and scheduling software

Work scheduling software

Inventory management software

Inventory tracking software

Process mapping and design software

Microsoft Visio

Operating system software

Tools and Equipment

Alarm systems

Fire alarm systems
Security alarm systems

Security or access control systems

Keyless entry systems
Physical access control systems

Videoconferencing systems

Videoconferencing equipment

Video monitors

Video surveillance systems

Teleconference equipment

Teleconferencing equipment

Notebook computers

Laptop computers

Laser printers

Computer laser printers

Chemical agent detector

Explosives detectors

Special purpose telephones

Multiline telephone systems

Motion detectors

Approach detection systems

Personal computers

Detailed Work Activities

Manage organizational security activities.

Develop safety standards, policies, or procedures.

Analyze risks to minimize losses or damages.

Implement organizational process or policy changes.

Communicate organizational policies and procedures.

Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.

Prepare reports related to compliance matters.

Analyze financial records to improve efficiency.

Communicate with government agencies.

Conduct employee training programs.

Develop emergency response plans or procedures.

Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.

Develop organizational policies or programs.

Develop procedures to evaluate organizational activities.

Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.

Evaluate employee performance.

Evaluate program effectiveness.

Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise.

Maintain surveillance of individuals or establishments.

Manage human resources activities.

Monitor facilities or operational systems.

Perform human resources activities.

Prepare operational budgets.

Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.

Respond to emergencies to provide assistance.

Supervise employees.

Train employees on environmental awareness, conservation, or safety topics.

Job Zone

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.

SVP Range: (7.0 to < 8.0)