Security Management Specialists

• Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures.
• Engineer, install, maintain, or repair security systems, programmable logic controls, or other security-related electronic systems.
• Perform risk analyses so that appropriate countermeasures can be developed.
• Provide system design and integration recommendations.
• Conduct security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities related to physical security, staff safety, or asset protection.
• Assess the nature and level of threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined.
• Design security policies, programs, or practices to ensure adequate security relating to issues such as protection of assets, alarm response, and access card use.
• Design or implement or establish requirements for security systems, video surveillance, motion detection, or closed-circuit television systems to ensure proper installation and operation.
• Determine the value loss impact and criticality of assets.
• Respond to emergency situations on an on-call basis.
• Prepare, maintain, or update security procedures, security system drawings, or related documentation.
• Monitor the work of contractors in the design, construction, and startup phases of security systems.
• Develop conceptual designs of security systems.
• Outline system security criteria for pre-bid meetings with clients and companies to ensure comprehensiveness and appropriateness for implementation.
• Develop or review specifications for design or construction of security systems.
• Train personnel in security procedures or use of security equipment.
• Review design drawings or technical documents for completeness, correctness, or appropriateness.
• Inspect security design features, installations, or programs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
• Test security measures for final acceptance and implement or provide procedures for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the measures.
• Budget and schedule security design work.
• Prepare documentation for case reports or court proceedings.
• Inspect fire, intruder detection, or other security systems.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Security Management Specialists.

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Security Management Specialists.