Security Managers

Also Called: Corporate Physical Security Supervisor, Corporate Security Manager, Security Director, Security Manager

What Security Managers do

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

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business Homeland Security

Training Program Areas:

OCT-Only Finance & Business • OCT-Only Homeland Security • Security & Protective Services

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Tools

  • Alarm systems
  • Security or access control systems
  • Videoconferencing systems
  • Video monitors
  • Teleconference equipment

Technology

Project management software
Incident command system ICS software
Microsoft Project
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Facilities management software
Alarm system software
Maintenance management software

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Occupation Traits

  • Conventional (Organizer)
  • Enterprising (Persuader)

This is what Security Managers across the country typically make.

$29.25 / hour
$60,840 /year

Entry Level

$49.20 / hour
$102,340 /year

Median Level

$81.26 / hour
$169,020 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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