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11-3013.01 - Security Managers


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


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Tasks
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Tasks
The tasks listed below can be performed to prepare you for a career in this field.
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  • 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.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Knowledge
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Knowledge

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All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Tools
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Tools
The tools listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
 Personal communication devices
  • Multiline telephone systems
 Computers
  • Laptop computers
  • Personal computers
 Computer printers
  • Computer laser printers
 Surveillance and detection equipment
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Security alarm systems
  • Approach detection systems
  • Video surveillance systems
  • Keyless entry systems
  • Physical access control systems
  • Explosives detectors
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Technology
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Technology
The technologies listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
 Business function specific software
  • Human resources management system HRMS
  • FieldSoft AIMSonScene
  • Incident command system ICS software
  • Microsoft ProjectHOT
  • Inventory tracking software
  • Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
  • Microsoft OfficeHOT
 Content authoring and editing software
  • Graphics software
  • Microsoft VisioHOT
  • Microsoft WordHOT
  • Microsoft PowerPointHOT
  • FacebookHOT
  • Work scheduling software
  • Microsoft ExcelHOT
 Data management and query software
  • Data entry softwareHOT
  • Microsoft AccessHOT
 Industry specific software
  • Alarm system software
  • Maintenance management software
  • Physical access management software
 Networking software
  • Emergency notification system software
 Information exchange software
  • Microsoft OutlookHOT
  • Twitter
  • Mapping software
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Certifications
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Certifications
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Peirce College
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