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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.

Sources:O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.SkillsCrosswalkSkillsCrosswalk — O*NET enrichment + adjacency index. Opens in new tab.
Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Security protocols and procedures — follow and apply under direct supervisor guidance during daily patrol and access control operations at a commercial facility.
  2. Security incident reports — draft and submit using standard templates after observing or responding to minor breaches on company property.
  3. Emergency response procedures — recognize and initiate correct protocols for fire alarms, medical emergencies, or intrusion alerts under senior manager direction.
  4. Security operations budgets — assist in tracking and recording expenditures using office suite software under close oversight from a department manager.
  5. Risk identification checklists — complete and document potential vulnerabilities during routine facility walkthroughs as directed by a supervisor.
  6. Security standards and policy documents — read, comprehend, and apply existing guidelines when carrying out assigned post duties in an organizational setting.
  7. Facilities management software — navigate and enter basic data to log security events and personnel schedules under instruction from experienced staff.
  8. Security team communications — listen actively and relay accurate information to colleagues and supervisors during shift briefings and radio exchanges.
  9. Personnel resource assignments — support scheduling tasks by tracking officer availability and shift coverage using provided human resources software tools.
  10. 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
  1. 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.
  2. Emergency contingency plans — participate in planning exercises and contribute operational input to emergency management documents for a corporate or hospitality facility.
  3. Security operations budgets — prepare routine budget proposals and monitor spending against approved allocations using management software in a departmental setting.
  4. Risk assessments — conduct structured evaluations of physical and procedural vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions to management based on established frameworks.
  5. Security policies and procedures — draft updated standard operating procedures in response to identified gaps and submit for leadership review and approval.
  6. Security personnel — coordinate daily assignments, provide on-the-job guidance, and evaluate officer performance across assigned shifts at a single-site operation.
  7. Incident response activities — lead initial response to alarms, threats, and medical emergencies by applying practiced protocols and coordinating with external agencies when needed.
  8. Network security and access control systems — configure and monitor VPN and facilities management software to maintain perimeter integrity across organizational IT and physical environments.
  9. Security audit findings — analyze results of periodic reviews and present written recommendations for operational improvements to department leadership.
  10. 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
  1. Security operations — plan, direct, and coordinate all site safety activities autonomously to safeguard employees, guests, and assets across a complex multi-function facility.
  2. Security breaches and investigations — lead thorough investigations of significant incidents, applying deductive and inductive reasoning to resolve cases and prevent recurrence.
  3. Comprehensive risk mitigation plans — assess organizational exposure across physical, personnel, and cyber domains and develop detailed response and recovery frameworks independently.
  4. Emergency management programs — design and lead contingency planning cycles, tabletop exercises, and live drills that align with legal requirements and industry best practices.
  5. Security budgets — develop, justify, and manage full departmental budgets by analyzing operational data and aligning resource requests with organizational strategic priorities.
  6. Security standards and policy systems — author, implement, and enforce enterprise-level security policies that integrate regulatory compliance, public safety law, and organizational values.
  7. Security technology infrastructure — evaluate, procure, and oversee implementation of network security, surveillance, and communications server solutions across organizational facilities.
  8. Personnel development — design training programs using adult learning strategies to build competency across security staff in emergency response, legal authority, and threat assessment.
  9. Security audits and systems evaluations — lead end-to-end audit cycles, synthesize findings across multiple risk categories, and drive measurable improvements in security posture.
  10. 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
  1. 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.
  2. Organizational risk posture — lead enterprise-wide risk assessments, establish tolerance thresholds, and institutionalize a culture of proactive threat identification and mitigation across all departments.
  3. Security policy and regulatory frameworks — establish authoritative standards and governance structures that satisfy public safety law, industry regulations, and international compliance requirements.
  4. Security budget portfolio — secure and allocate multi-year capital and operational funding by presenting evidence-based cases to C-suite executives and finance committees.
  5. 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.
  6. Security leadership pipeline — mentor and develop managers and senior specialists through structured coaching, succession planning, and targeted learning strategies that build organizational capability.
  7. Technology and innovation roadmap — evaluate emerging security technologies and lead enterprise adoption of advanced surveillance, analytics, and cybersecurity tools to future-proof organizational defenses.
  8. Interagency and external partnerships — cultivate strategic relationships with law enforcement, intelligence agencies, industry associations, and vendors to enhance organizational security intelligence and response capacity.
  9. 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.
  10. Organizational resilience programs — lead development and integration of business continuity, crisis communications, and workforce safety programs that ensure operational endurance across catastrophic incident scenarios.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted incident documentation — submits raw security incident notes to an AI tool for structured formatting and completeness checks, reviewing every output before routing to stakeholders Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Threat-alert triage support — uses an AI assistant to surface relevant precedents and regulatory language when reviewing incoming security alerts, retaining final judgment on escalation Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Security breach investigation augmentation — delegates initial log summarization and timeline reconstruction tasks to an AI assistant, then applies critical thinking to validate findings and determine root cause Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Budget narrative drafting — directs an AI tool to generate first-draft budget justifications for security operations, editing outputs to reflect operational priorities and organizational context Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Emergency procedure cross-referencing — queries an AI assistant to rapidly surface applicable emergency response protocols during contingency planning sessions, verifying currency and site-specific accuracy before adoption WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Multi-source threat synthesis — orchestrates AI tools to aggregate and correlate incident data across physical and cyber domains, applying judgment to reconcile conflicting signals and produce unified risk assessments Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Contingency plan stress-testing — directs an AI assistant to generate adversarial scenarios for emergency management exercises, evaluating scenario realism and adjusting based on site-specific operational knowledge WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. AI-mediated monitoring oversight — configures AI-assisted monitoring workflows to flag anomalous personnel or access patterns, setting threshold parameters and retaining authority over investigation initiation Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. AI governance integration — establishes organizational standards for AI tool use across the security function, defining human-in-the-loop checkpoints for high-stakes decisions such as breach response and emergency activation Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Strategic risk decision authority — evaluates AI-generated risk models and predictive threat intelligence to inform executive-level security investments and policy, explicitly auditing model assumptions before endorsing recommendations Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Cross-functional AI coordination — leads coordination between security, IT, and legal teams on AI-assisted incident response protocols, ensuring accountability structures align with regulatory obligations and organizational risk tolerance WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 9247
Augment share: 95%
Time saved: 85.4%
AI autonomy: 2.84
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Critical Thinking
Score: 57.9 / 100
precision: category_estimate
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.

Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication9 statements
Emerging
  1. Security incident reports — documents observed threats and access violations using standardized templates within the facility reporting system Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Policy briefings — conveys basic security procedures to new staff during orientation sessions using provided materials O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Emergency notifications — drafts and delivers clear verbal and written alerts to personnel during fire alarms, bomb threats, or intrusion events following established protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stakeholder updates — communicates security breach findings to department supervisors through structured written summaries with supporting evidence O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Executive security briefings — presents risk assessments, audit findings, and mitigation recommendations to senior leadership using data-supported oral and written formats Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-functional coordination — communicates security standards and procedural changes to diverse operational teams, translating technical language into actionable guidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Incident investigation communication — elicits accurate witness accounts and personnel testimony through structured active-listening interviews during security breach investigations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Enterprise security messaging — authors and publishes organization-wide security policies, emergency management plans, and public safety communications that align legal, operational, and cultural requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Crisis communication leadership — directs all internal and external communications during major security incidents, maintaining clarity, accuracy, and composure across simultaneous audiences including media, law enforcement, and executives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership9 statements
Emerging
  1. Security team support — assists shift supervisors in coordinating patrol assignments and communicating daily security priorities to frontline officers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Personal accountability — takes ownership of assigned post responsibilities and reports gaps in coverage or equipment to senior security management Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Security staff direction — assigns and monitors tasks for security personnel during operational shifts, adjusting coverage in response to emerging threats or incidents Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Policy implementation leadership — guides security staff through adoption of new procedures, addressing resistance and modeling compliant behavior O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Security operations management — plans, directs, and coordinates all security activities across facilities to safeguard employees, guests, and assets while holding staff accountable to performance standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emergency response command — leads security personnel during medical emergencies, intrusion alarms, and evacuation events, maintaining command authority and decisiveness under pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Team development — conducts performance evaluations, delivers coaching, and identifies training needs for security staff to build sustained operational capability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Strategic security leadership — establishes organizational security vision, builds high-performing teams across multiple sites, and cultivates a culture of vigilance and professional accountability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Succession and mentorship — identifies and develops emerging security supervisors through structured mentorship, preparing bench strength for critical management roles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition8 statements
Emerging
  1. Learning awareness — recognizes gaps in personal knowledge of security regulations, public safety standards, and emergency response protocols and seeks targeted resources to address them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Decision reflection — reviews own responses to minor security incidents to identify what worked and what should be adjusted in future situations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Skill self-assessment — evaluates own proficiency in areas such as risk assessment, legal compliance, and personnel management against required security management competencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Process monitoring — tracks own decision-making patterns during security audits to identify cognitive biases that may affect threat evaluation accuracy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. After-action self-evaluation — systematically reviews own judgment calls during security breaches or emergencies to refine response strategies and update personal decision frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Adaptive planning — adjusts security management strategies when post-incident analysis reveals assumptions about threat environments that proved inaccurate Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational learning integration — institutionalizes metacognitive practices across the security team by embedding structured after-action reviews and self-assessment tools into standard operating procedures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Expert calibration — benchmarks own security management judgments against industry standards, peer organizations, and historical incident data to continuously refine decision-making models Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking9 statements
Emerging
  1. Threat observation — identifies and reports observable security anomalies on company property by comparing current conditions against baseline safety standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Policy review — reads and interprets security procedures to determine how rules apply to specific situations encountered during daily operations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Risk identification — analyzes facility vulnerabilities using structured assessment tools, distinguishing credible threats from low-probability concerns to prioritize response resources Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Incident evaluation — evaluates evidence collected during security breach investigations to determine root cause, rule out alternative explanations, and assign accountability O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Security audit analysis — conducts systematic reviews of security operations to identify procedural weaknesses, evaluate control effectiveness, and generate evidence-based improvement recommendations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Threat and consequence assessment — analyzes potential incident scenarios by weighing likelihood, impact, and available countermeasures to prioritize mitigation efforts and resource allocation O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Judgment under ambiguity — evaluates incomplete or conflicting information during active security events to form sound, defensible decisions without waiting for full data resolution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Strategic risk modeling — develops enterprise-level threat assessment frameworks that integrate physical, cyber, personnel, and legal risk vectors into a unified decision support system Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Assumption challenging — identifies unstated assumptions embedded in existing security policies and challenges them against current threat intelligence, regulatory changes, and operational realities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration9 statements
Emerging
  1. Team coordination basics — works alongside fellow security personnel to maintain post coverage, share situational updates, and support incident responses as directed Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Interdepartmental cooperation — cooperates with facilities, HR, and reception staff to enforce access control procedures and resolve minor security concerns collaboratively O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Cross-functional security planning — partners with HR, legal, and operations teams to develop and refine security policies that address diverse departmental risk exposures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Law enforcement liaison — coordinates with local police, fire departments, and emergency medical services during incidents, sharing information and aligning response activities O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Emergency management collaboration — participates in multi-agency emergency planning exercises, contributing security expertise while integrating input from safety, facilities, and executive stakeholders Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Budget development partnership — collaborates with finance and operations leadership to develop security budgets that balance protection requirements against organizational resource constraints O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Conflict navigation — mediates disagreements between security staff and other departments over access rights, protocol compliance, or incident handling to reach workable resolutions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Enterprise security ecosystem building — establishes formal collaborative networks across internal departments, government agencies, and industry peers to create integrated threat intelligence and mutual aid capabilities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Unified command participation — leads or participates in unified command structures during large-scale emergencies, aligning organizational security operations with public safety agency protocols O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character9 statements
Emerging
  1. Ethical conduct baseline — handles sensitive personal and investigative information with discretion and follows chain-of-custody procedures to maintain evidentiary integrity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional accountability — acknowledges errors in security coverage or reporting and corrects them promptly without deflection Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Impartial enforcement — applies security policies consistently across all personnel regardless of rank, relationship, or organizational influence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Confidentiality stewardship — protects the privacy of individuals involved in security investigations while fulfilling mandatory reporting obligations under applicable law Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Integrity under pressure — maintains ethical standards when directed by organizational leadership to overlook or minimize credible security threats or policy violations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Transparent reporting — presents unfiltered security audit findings and incident analyses to leadership even when results reflect unfavorably on the organization or specific individuals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Use-of-force ethics — ensures security personnel interventions are proportionate, legally defensible, and consistent with organizational values and applicable public safety standards O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical culture modeling — establishes and enforces a security team culture where professional integrity, honest reporting, and lawful conduct are non-negotiable expectations modeled from the top Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Governance leadership — develops security accountability frameworks including audit trails, conduct standards, and whistleblower protections that institutionalize ethical practice across the security function Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
7Creativity8 statements
Emerging
  1. Situational adaptation — devises alternative patrol routes or monitoring approaches when standard procedures are temporarily disrupted by facility changes or special events Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Reporting innovation — proposes clearer incident documentation formats that capture critical threat details more efficiently than existing templates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Countermeasure design — develops non-standard access control or surveillance solutions to address emerging vulnerabilities not covered by existing security policies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Training scenario development — creates realistic tabletop exercises and simulation scenarios that expose security staff to novel threat combinations not encountered in prior incidents O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Policy innovation — designs new security standards and procedures that address previously unmitigated risk categories by integrating lessons from incidents, audits, and emerging threat intelligence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Contingency plan creativity — develops unconventional emergency response options for scenarios where standard protocols are insufficient due to facility constraints, staffing limitations, or unusual threat profiles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Security program reinvention — leads the redesign of the organization's security model in response to major environmental shifts such as hybrid work adoption, new facility acquisition, or escalating threat landscapes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Industry contribution — authors novel security frameworks, methodologies, or tools adopted beyond the organization that advance practice standards in the broader public safety and security field Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset8 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback acceptance — receives corrective feedback from security supervisors on patrol technique, report quality, or protocol compliance and applies adjustments in subsequent work Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning initiative — pursues security certifications, legal updates, and public safety training opportunities beyond minimum requirements to expand professional capability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Incident learning — treats security breaches and near-misses as diagnostic data, extracting actionable lessons to improve personal and team response effectiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Challenge seeking — volunteers for complex or high-stakes security assignments to accelerate skill development in risk assessment, emergency response, and personnel management Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Continuous improvement culture — builds regular after-action review cycles into security team operations, normalizing critical self-examination and iterative improvement as professional expectations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory adaptation — monitors changes in public safety law, security technology, and threat landscapes and proactively updates personal knowledge and team practices to remain current Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational learning leadership — champions a team-wide growth mindset by rewarding staff who surface failures constructively, experiment with new methods, and share lessons across the security function Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Field advancement — contributes to the security management profession through participation in industry associations, conferences, or published practice guides that elevate standards beyond the individual organization Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness9 statements
Emerging
  1. Situational awareness — maintains sustained attention during monitoring tasks, detecting behavioral anomalies or environmental changes before they escalate to incidents Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stress recognition — identifies personal stress responses during high-tension security situations and applies basic regulation techniques to maintain professional composure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Attention management — sustains focused monitoring of security feeds, access logs, and personnel behavior across extended shifts without attentional fatigue degrading threat detection accuracy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Intentional response — pauses to assess available information before acting during ambiguous security situations, reducing reactive errors in high-stakes environments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Emotional regulation under threat — manages fear, urgency, and interpersonal conflict during active security emergencies to preserve clear judgment and maintain team confidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Deliberate decision-making — applies structured situational assessment before issuing directives during complex incidents, resisting premature closure in favor of informed action Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Team emotional climate — monitors the stress levels and psychological state of security staff during extended operations and intervenes to prevent impaired performance from cumulative fatigue Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational mindfulness culture — embeds mindfulness-based attention and emotional regulation practices into security team training and shift briefings, measurably improving incident response quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Presence in crisis command — demonstrates exceptional composure and present-moment awareness during multi-vector security emergencies, modeling grounded leadership that stabilizes the broader organizational response Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude9 statements
Emerging
  1. Duty persistence — maintains assigned security responsibilities during uncomfortable, monotonous, or low-resource conditions without abandoning post or reducing vigilance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Incident composure — remains functional during first exposure to confrontational or distressing security situations rather than withdrawing or deferring unnecessarily Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Threat courage — directly addresses security violations, confronts non-compliant individuals, and enforces access policies even when doing so creates interpersonal conflict or organizational resistance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Setback recovery — returns to effective operational performance following security incidents, investigation failures, or resource reductions without sustained loss of motivation or effectiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Sustained crisis management — maintains decision quality and team direction across multi-day or complex security incidents involving sustained uncertainty, resource strain, and escalating stakeholder pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational resistance navigation — advances critical security improvements through bureaucratic resistance, budget constraints, and leadership skepticism without abandoning evidence-based recommendations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Adverse finding disclosure — delivers unwelcome security audit results or breach findings to senior leadership with professional courage, resisting pressure to soften or suppress the data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Institutional resilience building — designs security programs with built-in redundancy, succession plans, and stress-testing protocols that ensure operational continuity when key personnel, systems, or resources fail Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Courageous leadership in crisis — takes decisive, visible command during catastrophic security events such as active threats or mass casualty scenarios, absorbing organizational anxiety and maintaining operational control under extreme duress Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Chief Security Officer (CSO) · Cloud Security Manager · Corporate Physical Security Supervisor · Corporate Security Director · Corporate Security Manager · Global Security Manager · Industrial Security Specialist · Internal Security Manager · IS Security Manager (Information Systems Security Manager) · Judicial Office Security Director · Museum Security Chief · Physical Security Manager
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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
  1. Develop budgets for security operations.
  2. Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.
  3. Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company employees, guests, or others on company property.
  4. Direct or participate in emergency management and contingency planning.
  5. Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.
  6. Analyze and evaluate security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement through auditing, review, or assessment.
  7. Create or implement security standards, policies, and procedures.
  8. 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

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