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Occupation Summary

Security Managers

O*NET 11-3013.01

Description:

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

Annual Wages:
$113,562.00
Employment Rate:
Employment is expected to increase by 16.77%.
Education Level:
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree). According to O*Net, the majority of people employed in this occupation have this level of education.
Endorsement:
Business and Industry

  1. Analyze and evaluate security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement through auditing, review, or assessment.
  2. Assess risks to mitigate potential consequences of incidents and develop a plan to respond to incidents.
  3. Attend meetings, professional seminars, or conferences to keep abreast of changes in executive legislative directives or new technologies impacting security operations.
  4. Communicate security status, updates, and actual or potential problems, using established protocols.
  5. Conduct physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
  6. 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.
  7. Coordinate security operations or activities with public law enforcement, fire and other agencies.
  8. Create or implement security standards, policies, and procedures.
  9. Develop budgets for security operations.
  10. Develop or manage investigation programs, including collection and preservation of video and notes of surveillance processes or investigative interviews.
  11. Develop, arrange for, perform, or assess executive protection activities to reduce security risks.
  12. Develop, conduct, support, or assist in governmental reviews, internal corporate evaluations, or assessments of the overall effectiveness of facility and personnel security processes.
  13. Develop, implement, manage, or evaluate policies and methods to protect personnel against harassment, threats, or violence.
  14. Develop, recommend, or manage security procedures for operations or processes, such as security call centers, access control, and reporting tools.
  15. Direct or participate in emergency management and contingency planning.
  16. Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.
  17. Monitor and ensure a sound, ethical environment.
  18. Monitor security policies, programs or procedures to ensure compliance with internal security policies, or applicable government security requirements, policies, and directives.
  19. Plan security for special and high-risk events.
  20. Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company employees, guests, or others on company property.
  21. Prepare reports or make presentations on internal investigations, losses, or violations of regulations, policies and procedures.
  22. Purchase security-related supplies, equipment, or technology.
  23. Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.
  24. Review financial reports to ensure efficiency and quality of security operations.
  25. Supervise or provide leadership to subordinate security professionals, performing activities such as hiring, investigating applicants' backgrounds, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, or disciplining.
  26. Support efforts to reduce substance abuse or other illegal activities in the workplace.
  27. Train subordinate security professionals or other organization members in security rules and procedures.
  28. Write or review security-related documents, such as incident reports, proposals, and tactical or strategic initiatives.


National Industry Employment Patterns


Industry % of Security Managers employed Annual Growth Rate
Colleges, universities, and professional schools 6.3 0.37
Elementary and secondary schools 5.4 0.14
General medical and surgical hospitals 4.1 0.19
Traveler accommodation 3.8 0.61
Services to buildings and dwellings 2.8 0.27
Other amusement and recreation industries 2.8 0.54


Labor Market Information


2024 Statewide average hourly wage $54.60
2024 National average hourly wage $55.06
2022 National employment 127,000
2022 Texas employment 8,686
Texas projected employment by 2032 10,143
Texas projected annual employment and Turnover openings through 2032 852




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Other Activities


No work importance values found.



Tools

Alarm systems: Security alarm systems; Fire alarm systems;
Chemical agent detector: Explosives detectors;
Laser printers: Computer laser printers;
Motion detectors: Approach detection systems;
Notebook computers: Laptop computers;
Personal computers: Personal computers;
Security or access control systems: Physical access control systems; Keyless entry systems;
Special purpose telephones: Multiline telephone systems;
Teleconference equipment: Teleconferencing equipment;
Video monitors: Video surveillance systems;
Videoconferencing systems: Videoconferencing equipment;


Technology

Calendar and scheduling software: Work scheduling software;
Cloud-based data access and sharing software: Platform as a service PaaS;
Communications server software: Emergency notification system software;
Data base user interface and query software: Amazon Web Services AWS software; Microsoft Access;
Development environment software: Microsoft Azure software;
Electronic mail software: Microsoft Outlook;
Enterprise resource planning ERP software: SAP software; Oracle PeopleSoft;
Facilities management software: Physical access management software; Maintenance management software; Alarm system software;
Graphics or photo imaging software: Graphics software;
Human resources software: Human resources management system HRMS;
Instant messaging software: Twitter;
Internet browser software: Web browser software;
Inventory management software: Inventory tracking software;
Map creation software: Mapping software;
Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software: Firewall software;
Office suite software: Corel WordPerfect Office Suite; Microsoft Office software;
Operating system software: Operating system software;
Presentation software: Microsoft PowerPoint;
Process mapping and design software: Microsoft Visio;
Project management software: Microsoft Project; Incident command system ICS software; FieldSoft AIMSonScene;
Spreadsheet software: Microsoft Excel;
Time accounting software: Payroll software;
Transaction security and virus protection software: NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software; McAfee;
Web page creation and editing software: Facebook;
Word processing software: Microsoft Word;


Related O*NET occupational titles for Security Managers include:
  • 13-1199.04 Business Continuity Planners
  • 11-9199.02 Compliance Managers
  • 11-9161.00 Emergency Management Directors
  • 11-3013.00 Facilities Managers
  • 33-1091.00 First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
  • 17-2111.00 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
  • 13-1111.00 Management Analysts
  • 19-5011.00 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
  • 33-9032.00 Security Guards
  • 13-1199.07 Security Management Specialists


Sources of Additional Information
  • For more information about facilities management and related certifications, visit: International Facility Management Association
  • For more information about records and information management and related certifications, visit: ARMA International
  • Institute of Certified Records Managers
  • Administrative Services Managers
  • Facilities Managers
  • Security Managers
    • Contact Texas Workforce Commission
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    ** The information in this report may be derived from many sources like O*NET, BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), OOH (Occupational Outlook Handbook), and Career One Stop.