Description

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

Interests

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Work Values

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Work Styles

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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.

Work Activities

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Detailed Work Activities

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Technology Skills

Project management software
Presentation software
Facilities management software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Office suite software

Abilities

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Skills

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Knowledge

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Most Common Education Level

The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.

Certificates

These are the certification(s) applicable to Security Managers:

Certificate name

SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP BusinessObjects Access Control 10.0

Certifying Organization

SAP America, Inc.

Type

Product/Equipment

Certificate name

Certified Fraud Examiner

Certifying Organization

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Type

Core

Certificate name

Associate Protection Professional

Certifying Organization

ASIS

Type

Advanced

Certificate name

GIAC Certified Detection Analyst

Certifying Organization

Global Information Assurance Certification

Type

Advanced

Certificate name

Industrial Security Oversight Certification

Certifying Organization

Center for Development of Security Excellence

Type

Advanced

Certificate name	Certifying Organization	Type
SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP BusinessObjects Access Control 10.0	SAP America, Inc.	Product/Equipment
Certified Fraud Examiner	Association of Certified Fraud Examiners	Core
Associate Protection Professional	ASIS	Advanced
GIAC Certified Detection Analyst	Global Information Assurance Certification	Advanced
Industrial Security Oversight Certification	Center for Development of Security Excellence	Advanced

Income Percentile

The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.

Income Percentile	Annual Income
Low (10%)	$65,461
Median (50%)	$100,985
High (90%)	$163,390

Income by Experience

This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).

Experience	Income
Entry Level	N/A
Mid Level	N/A
Senior Level	N/A
Expert Level	N/A

Employability

There are currently 140,500 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 147,900 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 5%.

The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.

Projected Job Growth of 5%

Related Careers

Security Management Specialists

Median Annual Income

$96,112

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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.

ConventionalInvestigativeRealistic

Business Continuity Planners

Median Annual Income

$96,112

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.

EnterprisingConventionalInvestigative

Compliance Managers

Median Annual Income

$121,373

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

ConventionalEnterprising

Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors

Median Annual Income

$105,469

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws. Includes industrial product safety engineers.

InvestigativeRealisticConventional

Facilities Managers

Median Annual Income

$100,985

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

EnterprisingConventionalRealistic

First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

Median Annual Income

$56,786

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.

EnterprisingConventionalRealistic

Emergency Management Directors

Median Annual Income

$94,192

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.

EnterprisingConventionalInvestigativeSocial

Security Guards

Median Annual Income

$39,228

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.

RealisticConventional

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

Median Annual Income

$81,955

Projected Job Growth

+15 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector.

InvestigativeConventionalRealistic

Management Analysts

Median Annual Income

$102,192

Projected Job Growth

+11 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.

ConventionalInvestigativeEnterprising

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