Security Management Specialists

Also Called: Physical Security Engineer, Physical Security Specialist, Security Analyst, Security Consultant

What Security Management Specialists do

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.

  • Assess the nature and level of physical security threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined.
  • Budget and schedule security design work.
  • Conduct security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities related to physical security or staff safety.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business

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Tools

  • Digital camcorders or video cameras
  • Security or access control systems
  • Computer servers
  • Audioconferencing systems
  • Videoconferencing systems

Technology

Transaction security and virus protection software
McAfee
Symantec
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software
Firewall software
Virtual private networking VPN software

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Occupation Traits

  • Conventional (Organizer)
  • Investigative (Thinker)
  • Realistic (Doer)

This is what Security Management Specialists across the country typically make.

$21.33 / hour
$44,370 /year

Entry Level

$38.26 / hour
$79,590 /year

Median Level

$67.45 / hour
$140,300 /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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