Security Managers

SOC 11-3013.01Job Zone 4 · Considerable Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers security management practice across commercial, corporate, and hospitality environments, spanning operational security, emergency management, risk assessment, policy development, budget oversight, and personnel leadership calibrated to Job Zone 4 preparation.

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Emerging

Entry / Apprentice

Security protocols and procedures — follow and apply under direct supervisor guidance during daily patrol and access control operations at a commercial facility.
Security incident reports — draft and submit using standard templates after observing or responding to minor breaches on company property.
Emergency response procedures — recognize and initiate correct protocols for fire alarms, medical emergencies, or intrusion alerts under senior manager direction.
Security operations budgets — assist in tracking and recording expenditures using office suite software under close oversight from a department manager.
Risk identification checklists — complete and document potential vulnerabilities during routine facility walkthroughs as directed by a supervisor.
Security standards and policy documents — read, comprehend, and apply existing guidelines when carrying out assigned post duties in an organizational setting.
Facilities management software — navigate and enter basic data to log security events and personnel schedules under instruction from experienced staff.
Security team communications — listen actively and relay accurate information to colleagues and supervisors during shift briefings and radio exchanges.
Personnel resource assignments — support scheduling tasks by tracking officer availability and shift coverage using provided human resources software tools.
Security audit observations — collect and organize data for review cycles by documenting inspection findings under the guidance of a senior security manager.

Developing

Mid-level / Established

Security breach investigations — identify, document, and resolve moderately complex incidents by gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses with limited supervisory oversight at a mid-sized organization.
Emergency contingency plans — participate in planning exercises and contribute operational input to emergency management documents for a corporate or hospitality facility.
Security operations budgets — prepare routine budget proposals and monitor spending against approved allocations using management software in a departmental setting.
Risk assessments — conduct structured evaluations of physical and procedural vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions to management based on established frameworks.
Security policies and procedures — draft updated standard operating procedures in response to identified gaps and submit for leadership review and approval.
Security personnel — coordinate daily assignments, provide on-the-job guidance, and evaluate officer performance across assigned shifts at a single-site operation.
Incident response activities — lead initial response to alarms, threats, and medical emergencies by applying practiced protocols and coordinating with external agencies when needed.
Network security and access control systems — configure and monitor VPN and facilities management software to maintain perimeter integrity across organizational IT and physical environments.
Security audit findings — analyze results of periodic reviews and present written recommendations for operational improvements to department leadership.
Stakeholder communications — coordinate clearly with law enforcement, HR, and facility management teams through written and verbal channels to resolve security concerns efficiently.

Proficient

Senior / Expert IC

Security operations — plan, direct, and coordinate all site safety activities autonomously to safeguard employees, guests, and assets across a complex multi-function facility.
Security breaches and investigations — lead thorough investigations of significant incidents, applying deductive and inductive reasoning to resolve cases and prevent recurrence.
Comprehensive risk mitigation plans — assess organizational exposure across physical, personnel, and cyber domains and develop detailed response and recovery frameworks independently.
Emergency management programs — design and lead contingency planning cycles, tabletop exercises, and live drills that align with legal requirements and industry best practices.
Security budgets — develop, justify, and manage full departmental budgets by analyzing operational data and aligning resource requests with organizational strategic priorities.
Security standards and policy systems — author, implement, and enforce enterprise-level security policies that integrate regulatory compliance, public safety law, and organizational values.
Security technology infrastructure — evaluate, procure, and oversee implementation of network security, surveillance, and communications server solutions across organizational facilities.
Personnel development — design training programs using adult learning strategies to build competency across security staff in emergency response, legal authority, and threat assessment.
Security audits and systems evaluations — lead end-to-end audit cycles, synthesize findings across multiple risk categories, and drive measurable improvements in security posture.
Cross-functional incident coordination — serve as primary security liaison with executive leadership, legal counsel, and external agencies during high-stakes incidents requiring complex decision making.

Advanced

Lead / Principal / Executive

Enterprise security strategy — set long-range direction for organizational security programs across multiple sites or business units, aligning objectives with executive leadership and board-level governance.
Organizational risk posture — lead enterprise-wide risk assessments, establish tolerance thresholds, and institutionalize a culture of proactive threat identification and mitigation across all departments.
Security policy and regulatory frameworks — establish authoritative standards and governance structures that satisfy public safety law, industry regulations, and international compliance requirements.
Security budget portfolio — secure and allocate multi-year capital and operational funding by presenting evidence-based cases to C-suite executives and finance committees.
Emergency and crisis management leadership — direct organizational response to large-scale crises by commanding cross-functional teams and interfacing with government and media stakeholders under extreme pressure.
Security leadership pipeline — mentor and develop managers and senior specialists through structured coaching, succession planning, and targeted learning strategies that build organizational capability.
Technology and innovation roadmap — evaluate emerging security technologies and lead enterprise adoption of advanced surveillance, analytics, and cybersecurity tools to future-proof organizational defenses.
Interagency and external partnerships — cultivate strategic relationships with law enforcement, intelligence agencies, industry associations, and vendors to enhance organizational security intelligence and response capacity.
Security performance and accountability systems — design and implement organizational metrics, audit frameworks, and continuous improvement processes that hold all levels of security leadership accountable for outcomes.
Organizational resilience programs — lead development and integration of business continuity, crisis communications, and workforce safety programs that ensure operational endurance across catastrophic incident scenarios.

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O*NET skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingCoordinationWritingManagement of Personnel ResourcesActive LearningManagement of Financial ResourcesTime ManagementSystems EvaluationLearning StrategiesPersuasionService OrientationNegotiationInstructingSystems AnalysisManagement of Material Resources

Knowledge domains

Public Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageLaw and GovernmentAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServicePersonnel and Human ResourcesEducation and TrainingComputers and ElectronicsTelecommunicationsPsychologyCommunications and Media

Abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionFluency of IdeasSpeech RecognitionSpeech Clarity

Work styles

CautiousnessDependabilityIntegrityAttention to DetailLeadership OrientationSelf-Control

Technology

Facilities management softwareData base user interface and query softwareOffice suite softwareCommunications server softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareProject management softwareNetwork security and virtual private network VPN equipment softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareHuman resources softwareInventory management software

Tasks · seed anchors for statements

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.

CIP education codes

15.150119.060430.120130.129931.030146.040146.041251.070252.010152.020152.020252.020552.0904