{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:40:09.909Z","occupation":{"soc":"13-1199.07","title":"Security Management Specialists","group":"Business & Financial Operations","sector":"55","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers physical security threat assessment, risk analysis, audit and compliance, policy design, emergency response, and security technology management within government, commercial, and multi-site organizational environments.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Physical security threats — identify and categorize under supervisor guidance during initial site assessments at commercial or government facilities.","Emergency response protocols — follow step-by-step procedures when responding to on-call security incidents under direct managerial oversight.","Security system deficiencies — document and report observed gaps in access control or alarm systems using standardized templates provided by senior staff.","Risk analysis frameworks — apply established methodologies to gather preliminary data on asset vulnerabilities within a defined facility scope.","Physical security installations — inspect designated checkpoints and hardware against a provided compliance checklist under senior specialist direction.","Security audit findings — record and organize field observations related to physical security vulnerabilities for review by lead analysts.","Access card and alarm policies — review existing organizational procedures and summarize key requirements for assigned operational areas.","Security testing scripts — execute pre-defined acceptance test cases for newly installed security measures and log results for senior review.","Risk management software — enter threat and vulnerability data into database interfaces to support team-level analysis workflows.","Security reports — draft clear written summaries of site observations using approved formats, referencing applicable standards and regulations."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Physical security threat levels — assess and classify with moderate autonomy using structured frameworks across multiple facility types and threat categories.","On-call emergency situations — respond independently, apply situational judgment, and coordinate with stakeholders to contain and document incidents.","Security system improvements — formulate and present specific recommendations to management based on audit findings and industry best practices.","Countermeasure development — perform risk analyses that map identified threats to appropriate physical and procedural controls within organizational risk tolerance.","Regulatory compliance — inspect security design features and installations against applicable standards, resolving minor discrepancies without escalation.","Security audits — plan and conduct end-to-end vulnerability assessments for physical security and staff safety across assigned sites.","Access control policies — draft security procedures governing alarm response, badge access, and visitor management for review and approval by leadership.","Security measure monitoring — implement and maintain ongoing evaluation procedures following acceptance testing of newly deployed security systems.","Network and transaction security tools — configure and monitor VPN and access software to support organizational security posture in routine operational contexts.","Stakeholder communication — deliver verbal briefings and written reports on security findings to department heads and operational staff using clear, non-technical language."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Multi-layered threat assessments — conduct autonomous, comprehensive evaluations of physical security threats across complex or high-risk environments, producing actionable intelligence for leadership.","Emergency incident command — lead organizational response to critical on-call security events, coordinating cross-functional teams and interfacing with law enforcement or emergency services.","Security program recommendations — develop evidence-based improvement proposals spanning technology, policy, and personnel, and drive implementation through organizational change processes.","Enterprise risk analyses — execute full-scope quantitative and qualitative risk analyses, integrating psychological, engineering, and legal factors to design layered countermeasure strategies.","Standards compliance oversight — independently audit physical security installations organization-wide, identify systemic non-compliance, and manage corrective action plans to resolution.","Comprehensive security audits — design audit methodologies, lead field investigation teams, and synthesize findings into prioritized vulnerability remediation roadmaps.","Security policy architecture — author and implement integrated security policies covering access control, alarm protocols, and crisis response tailored to complex multi-site organizations.","Acceptance testing and evaluation — develop acceptance criteria, lead final testing of security systems, and establish performance metrics for long-term monitoring programs.","Advanced security technology integration — evaluate and deploy risk management analytics, network security, and document management platforms to enhance organizational security operations.","Cross-functional instruction — mentor junior analysts, deliver security awareness training, and build staff competence in threat recognition and protocol adherence across departments."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational security strategy — define and lead the enterprise-wide physical security vision, aligning programs with regulatory requirements, business objectives, and emerging threat landscapes.","Executive threat intelligence — synthesize complex threat environment data to advise C-suite and board-level stakeholders on security posture and investment priorities.","Enterprise policy governance — establish and institutionalize security policy frameworks spanning physical protection, access management, and emergency response for large or multi-site organizations.","Risk management culture — champion organization-wide adoption of systematic risk analysis practices, embedding countermeasure thinking into project planning and operational decision-making.","Regulatory and standards leadership — represent the organization before regulatory bodies, lead standards interpretation efforts, and shape internal compliance programs to anticipate evolving requirements.","Security audit program ownership — architect and oversee the enterprise audit lifecycle, setting methodology standards and driving accountability for vulnerability remediation at the executive level.","Security technology roadmap — evaluate and authorize investment in next-generation security systems, integrating AI-driven analytics, biometric access, and network security infrastructure.","Crisis leadership and continuity — direct organizational response to large-scale security emergencies, ensuring business continuity coordination and post-incident review that informs strategic improvements.","Talent and capability development — build and lead high-performing security management teams, establishing career pathways, training curricula, and performance standards for the profession.","Industry influence and thought leadership — represent the organization in professional associations, contribute to public safety policy discourse, and advance security management standards at sector or national level."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}