Security Management Specialists Go Back to List Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security, personnel security, and information security. May work in fields such as health care, banking, gaming, security engineering, or manufacturing.

Tasks
	Prepare documentation for case reports or court proceedings.
	Review design drawings or technical documents for completeness, correctness, or appropriateness.
	Monitor tapes or digital recordings to identify the source of losses.
	Interview witnesses or suspects to identify persons responsible for security breaches, establish losses, pursue prosecutions, or obtain restitution.
	Budget and schedule security design work.
	Develop conceptual designs of security systems.
	Respond to emergency situations on an on-call basis.
	Train personnel in security procedures or use of security equipment.
	Prepare, maintain, or update security procedures, security system drawings, or related documentation.
	Monitor the work of contractors in the design, construction, and startup phases of security systems.

Skills
	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.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Knowledge
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
	Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $90,685.00 $43.60  $28.30  $32.08 - $52.08  Bridgeport/Stamford $104,535.00 $50.26  $32.09  $39.15 - $63.50  Danbury $88,911.00 $42.75  $26.65  $32.23 - $50.37  Hartford $87,177.00 $41.92  $28.56  $31.94 - $49.41  New Haven $86,147.00 $41.42  $27.92  $31.72 - $48.78  New London/Norwich $84,087.00 $40.43  $24.88  $30.07 - $49.41  Waterbury $76,316.00 $36.69  $23.07  $27.08 - $44.10  Torrington $69,574.00 $33.45  $22.78  $26.05 - $37.50

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