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Security Managers in Michigan

Security Managers in Michigan

Want to work as a Security Managers in Michigan? Below are the key facts. Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization’s campus. Excludes “Administrative Services Managers” (11-3012), “Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers” (11-9141), “First-Line Supervisors of Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Workers” (37-1010), “First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics and Repairers” (49-1011), and “Maintenance and Repair Workers, General” (49-9071).

What do Security Managers Make in Michigan?

For a security managers working in Michigan, the typical annual salary is $98,760 per year (or roughly $47.48/hour).Earnings range from $59,690 at the 10th percentile to $152,050 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $59,690 $28.70
25th percentile $75,940 $36.51
Median (50th) $98,760 $47.48
75th percentile $125,930 $60.54
90th percentile $152,050 $73.10
Salary ranges for Security Managers in Michigan

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Michigan nationwide is 1.07.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, security managers earn a median of $104,128 per year ($50.06/hour), lower than the Michigan median.

Security Managers earnings in Michigan vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 358,944 security managers in the U.S.. In Michigan alone, approximately 4,320 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 1,530 security managers.

Security Managers in Michigan vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Security Managers

Top Michigan Metros for Security Managers

The largest metro-area employers of security managers in Michigan.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI 1,850 $102,940
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI 550 $97,740
Ann Arbor, MI 290 $103,130
Lansing-East Lansing, MI 250 $100,380
Flint, MI 170 $105,700
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI 100 $92,200
Saginaw, MI 90 $102,090
Battle Creek, MI 80 $84,590
Niles, MI 60 $82,170
Traverse City, MI 60 $89,460
Midland, MI 50 $109,580
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI 50 $80,460
Bay City, MI 40 $99,640
Monroe, MI 30 $95,220

Top States for Security Managers Employment

The table below shows the states where the most security managers work.

State Number Employed
California 18,620
Texas 11,470
New York 9,140
Illinois 8,320
Florida 7,110
Pennsylvania 5,860
Massachusetts 5,830
New Jersey 5,290
Ohio 5,140
Michigan 4,320
Maryland 4,320
North Carolina 4,040
Indiana 3,810
Arizona 3,180
Washington 2,830
Virginia 2,630
Connecticut 2,620
Georgia 2,530
Minnesota 2,520
Tennessee 2,210

Highest-Paying States for Security Managers

These states pay the most for security managers.

State Annual Median Salary
Washington $130,300
Delaware $129,540
New York $128,050
New Jersey $123,010
Massachusetts $121,510
Alabama $119,330
Colorado $116,830
District of Columbia $115,710
California $115,700
Virginia $115,430

Skills

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

Critical Thinking  4.2 / 5
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5
Active Listening  4.1 / 5
0
5
Judgment and Decision Making  4.1 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5
Speaking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Social Perceptiveness  4.0 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

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

Public Safety and Security  4.9 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.3 / 5
0
5
Law and Government  4.2 / 5
0
5
Administration and Management  4.2 / 5
0
5
Customer and Personal Service  4.1 / 5
0
5
Personnel and Human Resources  3.8 / 5
0
5

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for security managers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Problem Sensitivity  4.5 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  4.2 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  4.1 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  4.1 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

  • Develop budgets for security operations.
  • Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.
  • Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company employees, guests, or others on company property.
  • Direct or participate in emergency management and contingency planning.
  • Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response 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.
  • Supervise or provide leadership to subordinate security professionals, performing activities such as hiring, investigating applicants' backgrounds, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, or disciplining.
  • Develop, implement, manage, or evaluate policies and methods to protect personnel against harassment, threats, or violence.
  • Develop, recommend, or manage security procedures for operations or processes, such as security call centers, access control, and reporting tools.
  • Plan security for special and high-risk events.

Work Activities

  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Getting Information
  • Developing and Building Teams
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Working with Computers
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Amazon Web Services AWS software, Facebook In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

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Also Known As

Chief Security Officer (CSO), Cloud Security Manager, Corporate Physical Security Supervisor, Corporate Security Director, Corporate Security Manager, Global Security Manager, IS Security Manager (Information Systems Security Manager), Industrial Security Specialist, Internal Security Manager, Judicial Office Security Director, Museum Security Chief, Physical Security Manager, Physical Security Systems Manager, Regional Security Manager, Safety Manager.

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