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What is a Security Manager?

Security Manager Example Direct an organization’s security functions, including physical security and safety of employees, facilities, and assets.

Daily Life Of a Security Manager

  • Supervise or provide leadership to subordinate security professionals, performing activities such as hiring, investigating applicants' backgrounds, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, or disciplining.
  • Support efforts to reduce substance abuse or other illegal activities in the workplace.
  • Prepare reports or make presentations on internal investigations, losses, or violations of regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Analyze and evaluate security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement through auditing, review, or assessment.
  • Create or implement security standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Assess risks to mitigate potential consequences of incidents and develop a plan to respond to incidents.

Security Manager Needed Skills

Below is a list of the skills most Security Managers say are important on the job.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Other Security Manager Job Titles

  • Security Specialist
  • Manager, Security Infrastructure and Enterprise Services
  • Manager, Security Services and Safety System Support
  • Director Security Management
  • Security Director

Is There Going to be Demand for Security Managers?

There were about 992,100 jobs for Security Manager in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 8% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 79,600 new jobs for Security Manager by 2026. The BLS estimates 79,200 yearly job openings in this field.

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The states with the most job growth for Security Manager are Utah, Washington, and Nevada. Watch out if you plan on working in Vermont, Maine, or Maryland. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Average Security Managers Salary

The salary for Security Managers ranges between about $52,550 and $183,430 a year.

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Security Managers who work in District of Columbia, Virginia, or California, make the highest salaries.

How much do Security Managers make in each U.S. state?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $106,680
Alaska $118,650
Arizona $101,630
Arkansas $86,410
California $143,350
Colorado $138,490
Connecticut $129,730
Delaware $134,410
District of Columbia $147,460
Florida $99,240
Georgia $118,060
Hawaii $93,760
Idaho $85,070
Illinois $90,080
Indiana $71,560
Iowa $101,360
Kansas $102,560
Kentucky $92,630
Louisiana $87,080
Maine $96,570
Maryland $122,050
Massachusetts $131,450
Michigan $98,780
Minnesota $128,590
Mississippi $82,230
Missouri $97,820
Montana $76,990
Nebraska $101,380
Nevada $102,060
New Hampshire $123,580
New Jersey $138,820
New Mexico $96,490
New York $124,160
North Carolina $121,500
North Dakota $109,820
Ohio $107,320
Oklahoma $102,710
Oregon $94,400
Pennsylvania $126,290
Rhode Island $114,660
South Carolina $100,890
South Dakota $99,030
Tennessee $83,010
Texas $122,130
Utah $102,290
Vermont $105,950
Virginia $134,500
Washington $125,490
West Virginia $77,290
Wisconsin $85,050
Wyoming $100,310

Tools & Technologies Used by Security Managers

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Security Managers:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Web browser software
  • Microsoft Access
  • Data entry software
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Facebook
  • Oracle PeopleSoft
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Graphics software
  • Inventory tracking software
  • Symantec
  • McAfee
  • Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
  • Twitter
  • Work scheduling software
  • Mapping software

Becoming a Security Manager

What education or degrees do I need to become a Security Manager?

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How many years of work experience do I need?

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Where Security Managers Work

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Security Managers work in the following industries:

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