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Occupation

Security Management Specialists

Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.

$83,050 medianBright outlookBachelor's typical

O*NET 31.0 · 13-1199.07

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Assess the nature and level of physical security threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined.
  2. 02Respond to emergency situations on an on-call basis.
  3. 03Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures.
  4. 04Perform risk analyses so that appropriate countermeasures can be developed.
  5. 05Inspect physical security design features, installations, or programs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
  6. 06Conduct security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities related to physical security or staff safety.
  7. 07Design security policies, programs, or practices to ensure adequate security relating to alarm response, access card use, and other security needs.
  8. 08Test security measures for final acceptance and implement or provide procedures for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the measures.
  9. 09Design, implement, or establish requirements for security systems, video surveillance, motion detection, or closed-circuit television systems to ensure proper installation and operation.
  10. 10Prepare, maintain, or update security procedures, security system drawings, or related documentation.
  11. 11Prepare documentation for case reports or court proceedings.
  12. 12Develop conceptual designs of security systems.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

Security AdvisorSecurity AnalystSecurity ConsultantSecurity SpecialistPhysical Security EngineerPhysical Security SpecialistSecurity Management ConsultantSecurity and Workplace Violence Consultant

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Knowledge the job leans on

Public Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementLaw and GovernmentPersonnel and Human ResourcesEducation and Training

Skills that carry over from service

Judgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationInstructing