security-manager/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — security manager

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 11-3013.01 (Security Managers).

Task statements

• [Core] Analyze and evaluate security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement through auditing, review, or assessment.
• [Core] Assess risks to mitigate potential consequences of incidents and develop a plan to respond to incidents.
• [Core] Attend meetings, professional seminars, or conferences to keep abreast of changes in executive legislative directives or new technologies impacting security operations.
• [Core] Communicate security status, updates, and actual or potential problems, using established protocols.
• [Core] Conduct physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
• [Core] 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.
• [Core] Coordinate security operations or activities with public law enforcement, fire and other agencies.
• [Core] Create or implement security standards, policies, and procedures.
• [Core] Develop budgets for security operations.
• [Core] Develop or manage investigation programs, including collection and preservation of video and notes of surveillance processes or investigative interviews.
• [Core] Develop, arrange for, perform, or assess executive protection activities to reduce security risks.
• [Core] Develop, conduct, support, or assist in governmental reviews, internal corporate evaluations, or assessments of the overall effectiveness of facility and personnel security processes.
• [Core] Develop, implement, manage, or evaluate policies and methods to protect personnel against harassment, threats, or violence.
• [Core] Develop, recommend, or manage security procedures for operations or processes, such as security call centers, access control, and reporting tools.
• [Core] Direct or participate in emergency management and contingency planning.
• [Core] Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.
• [Core] Monitor and ensure a sound, ethical environment.
• [Core] Monitor security policies, programs or procedures to ensure compliance with internal security policies, or applicable government security requirements, policies, and directives.
• [Core] Plan security for special and high-risk events.
• [Core] Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company employees, guests, or others on company property.
• [Core] Prepare reports or make presentations on internal investigations, losses, or violations of regulations, policies and procedures.
• [Core] Purchase security-related supplies, equipment, or technology.
• [Core] Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.
• [Core] Review financial reports to ensure efficiency and quality of security operations.
• [Core] Supervise or provide leadership to subordinate security professionals, performing activities such as hiring, investigating applicants' backgrounds, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, or disciplining.
• [Core] Support efforts to reduce substance abuse or other illegal activities in the workplace.
• [Core] Train subordinate security professionals or other organization members in security rules and procedures.
• [Core] Write or review security-related documents, such as incident reports, proposals, and tactical or strategic initiatives.

Detailed work activities

• Analyze financial records to improve efficiency.
• Analyze risks to minimize losses or damages.
• Communicate organizational policies and procedures.
• Communicate with government agencies.
• Conduct employee training programs.
• Develop emergency response plans or procedures.
• Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
• Develop organizational policies or programs.
• Develop procedures to evaluate organizational activities.
• Develop safety standards, policies, or procedures.
• Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.
• Evaluate employee performance.
• Evaluate program effectiveness.
• Implement organizational process or policy changes.
• Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise.
• Maintain surveillance of individuals or establishments.
• Manage human resources activities.
• Manage organizational security activities.
• Monitor facilities or operational systems.
• Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.
• Perform human resources activities.
• Prepare operational budgets.
• Prepare reports related to compliance matters.
• Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
• Respond to emergencies to provide assistance.
• Supervise employees.
• Train employees on environmental awareness, conservation, or safety topics.