Security Managers
Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.
- Tasks
- 28 tasksNot rated core or supplemental
- Family
- ManagementOne of its 59 occupations
- Code
- 11-3013.01SOC 2018: 11-3013
What the work is made of
O*NET lists these 28 tasks but has not rated them core or supplemental. Each is quoted as published, with where it came from.
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- Task 1. Analyze and evaluate security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement through auditing, review, or assessment.Not ratedTask 21283Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 2. Assess risks to mitigate potential consequences of incidents and develop a plan to respond to incidents.Not ratedTask 21284Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 3. Attend meetings, professional seminars, or conferences to keep abreast of changes in executive legislative directives or new technologies impacting security operations.Not ratedTask 21285Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 4. Communicate security status, updates, and actual or potential problems, using established protocols.Not ratedTask 21286Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 5. Conduct physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.Not ratedTask 21287Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 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.Not ratedTask 21288Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 7. Coordinate security operations or activities with public law enforcement, fire and other agencies.Not ratedTask 21289Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 8. Create or implement security standards, policies, and procedures.Not ratedTask 21290Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 9. Develop budgets for security operations.Not ratedTask 21291Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 10. Develop or manage investigation programs, including collection and preservation of video and notes of surveillance processes or investigative interviews.Not ratedTask 21292Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 11. Develop, arrange for, perform, or assess executive protection activities to reduce security risks.Not ratedTask 21293Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 12. Develop, conduct, support, or assist in governmental reviews, internal corporate evaluations, or assessments of the overall effectiveness of facility and personnel security processes.Not ratedTask 21294Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 13. Develop, implement, manage, or evaluate policies and methods to protect personnel against harassment, threats, or violence.Not ratedTask 21295Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 14. Develop, recommend, or manage security procedures for operations or processes, such as security call centers, access control, and reporting tools.Not ratedTask 21296Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 15. Direct or participate in emergency management and contingency planning.Not ratedTask 21297Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 16. Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.Not ratedTask 21298Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 17. Monitor and ensure a sound, ethical environment.Not ratedTask 21299Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 18. Monitor security policies, programs or procedures to ensure compliance with internal security policies, or applicable government security requirements, policies, and directives.Not ratedTask 21300Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 19. Plan security for special and high-risk events.Not ratedTask 21301Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 20. Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company employees, guests, or others on company property.Not ratedTask 21302Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 21. Prepare reports or make presentations on internal investigations, losses, or violations of regulations, policies and procedures.Not ratedTask 21303Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 22. Purchase security-related supplies, equipment, or technology.Not ratedTask 21304Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 23. Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.Not ratedTask 21305Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 24. Review financial reports to ensure efficiency and quality of security operations.Not ratedTask 21306Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 25. Supervise or provide leadership to subordinate security professionals, performing activities such as hiring, investigating applicants' backgrounds, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, or disciplining.Not ratedTask 21307Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 26. Support efforts to reduce substance abuse or other illegal activities in the workplace.Not ratedTask 21308Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 27. Train subordinate security professionals or other organization members in security rules and procedures.Not ratedTask 21309Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 28. Write or review security-related documents, such as incident reports, proposals, and tactical or strategic initiatives.Not ratedTask 21310Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 11-3013
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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