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Security Management Specialists in Louisiana

Security Management Specialists in Louisiana

Want to work as a Security Management Specialists in Louisiana? Here’s what the data says. All business operations specialists not listed separately.

What do Security Management Specialists Make in Louisiana?

For security management specialists working in Louisiana, the typical annual salary is $62,300 per year (or roughly $29.95/hour).Earnings range from $37,340 at the 10th percentile to $117,190 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $37,340 $17.95
25th percentile $46,920 $22.56
Median (50th) $62,300 $29.95
75th percentile $86,940 $41.80
90th percentile $117,190 $56.34
Salary ranges for Security Management Specialists in Louisiana

The job concentration index in Louisiana compared to the national average — is 1.24, suggesting that security management specialists are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, security management specialists earn a median of $128,654 per year ($61.85/hour), lower than the Louisiana median.

Security Management Specialists earnings in Louisiana vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 773,378 security management specialists in the U.S.. In Louisiana alone, approximately 17,410 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 10,450 security management specialists.

Security Management Specialists in Louisiana vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Security Management Specialists

Top Louisiana Metros for Security Management Specialists

These are the Louisiana metros with the most security management specialists in Louisiana.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Baton Rouge, LA 5,180 $58,280
New Orleans-Metairie, LA 4,240 $75,650
Lafayette, LA 1,520 $60,620
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA 1,050 $69,770
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA 850 $60,830
Lake Charles, LA 680 $58,120
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA 570 $62,070
Monroe, LA 560 $52,930
Alexandria, LA 360 $65,960
Hammond, LA 350 $57,140

Top States for Security Management Specialists Employment

The table below shows the states where the most security management specialists work.

State Number Employed
California 168,180
Texas 92,850
Georgia 78,990
Florida 68,130
Washington 48,470
Colorado 46,350
Virginia 45,720
Illinois 41,810
North Carolina 40,580
Maryland 38,450
District of Columbia 38,240
New Jersey 35,820
Ohio 31,820
New York 31,170
Pennsylvania 29,690
Michigan 23,490
Massachusetts 19,850
Louisiana 17,410
Missouri 17,320
Oregon 17,260

Highest-Paying States for Security Management Specialists

The highest-paying states for security management specialists.

State Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia $106,810
Maryland $100,740
Alabama $98,070
Washington $93,450
Hawaii $90,580
Alaska $90,150
Colorado $89,860
Oklahoma $89,170
New Hampshire $88,860
New Jersey $88,070

Skills

The most important security management specialists skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Active Listening  4.1 / 5
0
5
Speaking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  3.9 / 5
0
5
Judgment and Decision Making  3.9 / 5
0
5
Coordination  3.8 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Public Safety and Security  4.7 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.2 / 5
0
5
Customer and Personal Service  4.0 / 5
0
5
Computers and Electronics  3.9 / 5
0
5
Administration and Management  3.9 / 5
0
5
Law and Government  3.8 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Key abilities for security management specialists, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Problem Sensitivity  4.2 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  4.2 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  4.1 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  4.0 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, security management specialists typically:

  • 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.

Work Activities

  • Getting Information
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Working with Computers
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Analyzing Data or Information

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat, Amazon Web Services AWS software, JavaScript In-demand technologies: Amazon Web Services AWS software, Firewall software

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

  • Business Administration & Management
  • International Business
  • Hospitality Management
  • Business Support & Assistance

Careers similar to security management specialists include:

Also Known As

Cloud Security Consultant, Cyber Risk Consultant, Cybersecurity Analyst, Cybersecurity Associate, Cybersecurity Consultant, Cybersecurity Risk Analyst, Cybersecurity Specialist, Governance, Risk, and Compliance Consultant (GRC Consultant), IAM Consultant (Identity and Access Management Consultant), IAM Developer (Identity and Access Management Developer), IT Security Specialist (Information Technology Security Specialist), Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Consultant, Industrial Security Specialist, Information Security Consultant, Offensive Security Engineer.

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