Security Management Specialists

What the job really is

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.

At a glance

• Sector: Business & Financial
• O*NET-SOC code: 13-1199
• O*NET job zone: 4 — considerable preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

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

Tools and technology

Adobe Acrobat, Amazon Web Services AWS software, Firewall software, JavaScript, Linux, MITRE ATT&CK software, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Azure software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook

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Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Security Managers
• Digital Forensics Analysts
• Compliance Managers
• Management Analysts
• Retail Loss Prevention Specialists
• Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
• Emergency Management Directors
• Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 4 (considerable preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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