Security Managers
Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.
35 alternate job titles:
Chief Security Officer (CSO)
Cloud Security Manager
Corporate Physical Security Supervisor
Corporate Security Director
Corporate Security Manager
Internal Security Manager
IS Security Manager (Information Systems Security Manager)
Judicial Office Security Director
Museum Security Chief
Physical Security Manager
Physical Security Systems Manager
Regional Security Manager
Safety Manager
Safety System Support Manager
Security Account Manager
Security and Surveillance Manager
Security Director
Security Field Supervisor
Security Guard Supervisor
Security Infrastructure Manager
Security Management Director
Security Manager
Security Officer Site Supervisor
Security Officer Supervisor
Security Operations Manager (Security Ops Manager)
Security Program Manager
Security Project Manager (Security PM)
Security Services Manager
Security Shift Manager
Security Shift Supervisor
Security Site Manager
Security Site Supervisor
Security Supervisor
Special Security Operations Program Manager
Transportation Security Manager
Salary Information
Security Managers: $104,690 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Analyze risks to minimize losses or damages. | Analysis |
| Evaluate program effectiveness. | Analysis |
| Develop procedures to evaluate organizational activities. | Analysis |
| Analyze financial records to improve efficiency. | Analysis |
| Evaluate employee performance. | Analysis |
| Develop safety standards, policies, or procedures. | Development |
| Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise. | Development |
| Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures. | Development |
| Develop organizational policies or programs. | Development |
| Develop emergency response plans or procedures. | Development |
| Communicate organizational policies and procedures. | Communication |
| Communicate with government agencies. | Communication |
| Monitor facilities or operational systems. | Maintenance |
| Maintain surveillance of individuals or establishments. | Maintenance |
| Monitor organizational compliance with regulations. | Maintenance |
| Manage organizational security activities. | Management |
| Manage human resources activities. | Management |
| Supervise employees. | Management |
| Implement organizational process or policy changes. | General |
| Prepare operational budgets. | General |
| Direct organizational operations, projects, or services. | General |
| Prepare reports related to compliance matters. | General |
| Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources. | General |
| Respond to emergencies to provide assistance. | General |
| Perform human resources activities. | General |
| Train employees on environmental awareness, conservation, or safety topics. | General |
| Conduct employee training programs. | General |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Microsoft Azure software | Development environment software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle PeopleSoft | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Alarm system software | Facilities management software |
| Corel WordPerfect Office Suite | Office suite software |
| Emergency notification system software | Communications server software |
| FieldSoft AIMSonScene | Project management software |
| Firewall software | Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software |
| Graphics software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Human resources management system HRMS | Human resources software |
| Incident command system ICS software | Project management software |
| Inventory tracking software | Inventory management software |
| Maintenance management software | Facilities management software |
| Mapping software | Map creation software |
| McAfee | Transaction security and virus protection software |
| NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software | Transaction security and virus protection software |
| Operating system software | Operating system software |
| Payroll software | Time accounting software |
| Physical access management software | Facilities management software |
| Instant messaging software | |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Work scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Amazon Web Services AWS software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Platform as a service PaaS | Cloud-based data access and sharing software |
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