Security Management Specialists

SOC 13-1199.07Job Zone 4 · Considerable Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis 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.

Sources:O*NET v30.2 SkillsCrosswalk

Emerging

Entry / Apprentice

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

Mid-level / Established

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

Senior / Expert IC

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

Lead / Principal / Executive

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.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

Sources:Anthropic Economic Index Jadhav & Danve, 2026 WEF Skills Taxonomy

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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

AI-assisted threat summarization — uses an AI tool to condense incident reports and security bulletins into structured summaries, freeing attention for initial threat-level triage Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..

Developing

Risk analysis drafting — delegates first-pass risk assessment write-ups to an AI assistant, then applies critical thinking and domain knowledge to validate findings and add site-specific context 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..
Compliance checklist generation — directs an AI tool to compile applicable regulatory standards into inspection checklists, reviewing each item against physical security design features before finalizing Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..

Proficient

Countermeasure recommendation synthesis — uses AI to aggregate threat intelligence from multiple sources and draft ranked countermeasure options, retaining final judgment on feasibility and organizational fit 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..
Incident pattern analysis — tasks an AI assistant with identifying recurring anomalies across historical incident logs, then interprets the output to brief stakeholders on emerging vulnerability trends Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Emergency response playbook refinement — queries an AI tool to cross-reference existing response protocols against current threat scenarios, integrating its suggested revisions through active listening sessions with security teams Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..

Advanced

AI-augmented security program evaluation — orchestrates AI tools across threat assessment, compliance inspection, and risk analysis workflows, coordinating human specialists to act on AI outputs while preserving decision authority over high-stakes 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. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Strategic security architecture direction — applies AI-generated scenario modeling and data analysis to challenge assumptions in long-cycle physical security program design, translating quantitative outputs into board-level risk briefings WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..

Evidence pack

AEI usage: Task observations: 249
Augment share: 24.9%
Time saved: 85.4%
AI autonomy: 3.05
SAFI positioning: Top skill: Active Listening
Score: 42.2 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster: Data Science and Analysis
data_science_and_analysis

Sources:Anthropic Economic Index Jadhav & Danve, 2026 WEF Skills Taxonomy

Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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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.

1Communication12 statements

Emerging

Security briefing delivery — presents basic threat summaries to supervisors using structured verbal reports in routine operational settings 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.
Incident documentation — writes initial security incident reports using standardized templates within established reporting systems 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.
Stakeholder listening — attends security debriefs and records key information through active listening during post-incident reviews 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.

Developing

Vulnerability findings communication — translates audit results into clear written summaries for non-security department heads following standard report 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.
Policy explanation — conveys access control procedures and alarm response protocols to staff during security orientation sessions 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.
Cross-functional coordination messaging — relays security countermeasure updates to facilities and IT teams through coordinated briefings 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

Executive security briefing — presents risk assessment findings and recommended countermeasures 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.
Regulatory compliance communication — authors inspection reports that document physical security design compliance with applicable standards for regulatory audiences 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.
Emergency communication — delivers clear, calm, real-time instructions to personnel and emergency responders during active security 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.

Exceeding

Enterprise security narrative — authors comprehensive security program documentation, policy frameworks, and board-level risk communication packages that drive organizational decision-making 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.
Mentored communication standards — coaches junior analysts on technical writing, briefing structure, and audience-adaptive communication for security reporting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Industry stakeholder influence — presents security methodology improvements at professional forums, regulatory hearings, or inter-agency working groups to shape broader security practice 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.

2Leadership11 statements

Emerging

Audit task ownership — takes personal responsibility for assigned sections of security audits and completes inspections without requiring direct supervision 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.
Incident response initiative — self-deploys to assist during emergency situations and follows established on-call protocols without waiting for explicit direction 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.

Developing

Security team coordination — guides small groups of security staff through audit walkthroughs, assigning inspection tasks and tracking completion 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.
Policy implementation leadership — leads the rollout of new access control or alarm response procedures, ensuring staff understanding and adherence 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.
Countermeasure project ownership — takes initiative in developing and presenting recommended security improvements to department leadership 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

Security program stewardship — directs the design, testing, and ongoing monitoring of enterprise security measures, holding accountable all contributing functions 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.
Emergency command presence — assumes incident command role during on-call emergency responses, coordinating personnel and resources until 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.
Compliance leadership — leads cross-departmental teams through physical security inspections, ensuring regulatory standards are met and gaps are remediated 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

Security strategy vision — architects multi-year security program roadmaps and leads organizational alignment around evolving threat landscapes and regulatory 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.
Organizational resilience leadership — builds and sustains a culture of security awareness and accountability across all business units through sustained mentorship and governance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Crisis leadership — commands complex, multi-stakeholder emergency responses, making high-stakes decisions under pressure and debriefing outcomes for organizational learning 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.

3Metacognition10 statements

Emerging

Assessment self-review — reflects on the accuracy of personal threat level assessments by comparing initial judgments to supervisor feedback after incidents Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Learning gap identification — recognizes personal knowledge limits in security systems or regulations and seeks supplementary resources or 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.

Developing

Audit reasoning monitoring — tracks the logic used during vulnerability assessments to identify where analytical shortcuts may have introduced error 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.
Risk analysis calibration — compares personal risk ratings against peer assessments and adjusts internal decision frameworks based on discrepancies 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

Security judgment self-evaluation — systematically reviews past countermeasure recommendations against actual outcomes to refine personal risk-scoring 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.
Cognitive bias recognition — monitors personal assumptions during threat assessments and applies structured analytic techniques to counteract confirmation bias in security contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Learning strategy adaptation — adjusts professional development focus based on after-action reviews, emerging threat intelligence, and self-identified technical gaps Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.

Exceeding

Expert reflection modeling — facilitates after-action reviews that make transparent the reasoning behind security decisions, creating shared metacognitive norms for security teams Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Framework evolution — evaluates the conceptual foundations of organizational risk analysis methods and redesigns them when systematic blind spots are identified 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.
Mentored self-assessment culture — coaches junior specialists to build structured habits of self-monitoring and reflective practice into routine security work Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.

4Critical Thinking11 statements

Emerging

Threat indicator recognition — identifies observable physical security indicators that warrant escalation based on established vulnerability criteria during routine inspections 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.
Compliance gap detection — compares physical security installations against applicable standards to flag non-conforming elements during audits 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.

Developing

Multi-factor risk analysis — evaluates threat probability and consequence across multiple variables to produce prioritized countermeasure 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.
Assumption examination — identifies unstated assumptions embedded in security system designs and tests whether those assumptions hold under realistic threat scenarios 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.
Evidence-based audit findings — constructs audit conclusions from direct physical inspection evidence, avoiding inference beyond observed data 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

Systemic vulnerability analysis — performs integrated risk analyses that map interdependencies between physical security, personnel practices, and electronic systems to surface compounding vulnerabilities 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.
Countermeasure evaluation — assesses proposed security improvements against threat models, cost constraints, and compliance requirements before recommending implementation 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.
Judgment under ambiguity — determines appropriate security responses in novel or rapidly evolving incident scenarios where established procedures provide incomplete 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.

Exceeding

Enterprise threat modeling — designs comprehensive threat assessment frameworks that integrate intelligence feeds, physical survey data, and behavioral analysis to anticipate emerging attack vectors 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.
Analytical methodology innovation — develops and validates new risk analysis methods that improve organizational accuracy in security threat prioritization 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.
Critical thinking instruction — teaches structured analytical reasoning techniques to security teams, improving audit quality and decision consistency across the function Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.

5Collaboration10 statements

Emerging

Interdepartmental coordination support — participates in joint security reviews with facilities or HR teams, contributing audit observations and deferring to senior leads on 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.
Emergency team participation — fulfills assigned role within multi-responder emergency protocols, coordinating actions with colleagues during on-call 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.

Developing

Cross-functional audit coordination — collaborates with IT, legal, and operations teams to gather system-specific information needed to complete comprehensive security audits 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.
Shared countermeasure development — co-develops physical security improvement proposals with facilities management and technology teams, integrating each function's constraints 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

Multi-stakeholder security program design — leads collaborative working groups comprising security, HR, legal, and executive stakeholders to design and validate enterprise 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.
Law enforcement partnership — coordinates with local law enforcement and emergency services to align organizational security protocols with public safety 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.
Conflict navigation in security governance — manages disagreements between departments on security procedure priorities and brokers workable consensus solutions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.

Exceeding

Inter-agency security collaboration — establishes and sustains partnerships with government agencies, industry peers, and vendors to co-develop resilient, standards-aligned security ecosystems 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.
Collaboration model building — designs formal collaboration structures and communication rhythms that enable sustained security program coordination across geographically distributed teams Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Mentored team integration — develops junior specialists' ability to navigate complex multi-stakeholder environments and contribute productively to cross-functional security initiatives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.

6Character11 statements

Emerging

Confidentiality adherence — handles sensitive security vulnerability information with strict discretion, sharing only with authorized personnel in appropriate contexts 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.
Audit integrity — records physical security inspection findings accurately without omitting unfavorable observations to preserve the integrity of compliance reporting 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.

Developing

Ethical countermeasure practice — recommends security measures that balance organizational protection with individual privacy rights and applicable legal constraints 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.
Accountability in incident response — takes full ownership of on-call response decisions and documents actions transparently in post-incident reports 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.
Professional conduct under pressure — maintains composure and objective professionalism when security findings implicate sensitive organizational or personnel issues Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.

Applying

Regulatory ethics compliance — designs security programs that uphold legal and ethical standards, refusing to implement surveillance or access controls that violate applicable law or civil rights 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.
Transparent risk communication — presents risk assessment findings honestly to leadership, including unwelcome vulnerabilities, without minimizing severity for political reasons 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.
Consistent professional accountability — holds self and team members to documented security standards with equal rigor across all organizational levels and contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.

Exceeding

Ethical framework authorship — establishes organizational ethics guidelines for security practice, balancing safety imperatives with privacy, dignity, and legal compliance 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.
Integrity modeling — demonstrates exemplary professional conduct that sets visible behavioral standards for the security function and earns organizational trust across all stakeholder groups Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Accountability culture development — builds systems of transparent performance review and ethical self-governance within security teams that sustain integrity without external enforcement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.

7Creativity10 statements

Emerging

Alternative countermeasure ideation — generates multiple possible security improvement options when audits reveal vulnerabilities, rather than defaulting to single standard solutions 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.
Inspection approach variation — adapts physical security audit sequencing and methods when standard procedures are insufficient for atypical facility layouts 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.

Developing

Novel threat scenario construction — designs realistic hypothetical threat scenarios for testing security measures that go beyond documented historical incident types 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.
Policy gap bridging — develops creative procedural solutions to cover security scenarios not addressed by existing policy 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.

Applying

Integrated security system design — creates security architectures that combine physical, procedural, and electronic controls in non-standard configurations optimized for specific 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.
Adaptive emergency protocol development — designs emergency response procedures for novel facility types or threat categories where established templates do not apply 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.
Experimental security testing — devises unconventional acceptance testing approaches that expose security measure weaknesses not detectable through standard evaluation methods 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

Security innovation leadership — pioneers new frameworks for physical security program design that become adopted as organizational or industry 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.
Creative problem-solving facilitation — leads structured ideation sessions with security and operations teams to generate breakthrough solutions to persistent vulnerability challenges Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Emerging threat anticipation — applies creative foresight to model plausible future threat vectors and designs proactive countermeasures before threats materialize 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.

8Growth Mindset11 statements

Emerging

Regulatory learning commitment — engages with updated security standards and legal guidance as a priority when new regulations affect inspection or audit scope 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.
Feedback receptivity — incorporates supervisor critique of audit reports or threat assessments into revised submissions without defensiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.

Developing

Post-incident learning — extracts concrete lessons from emergency responses and integrates them into personal on-call preparedness and procedural 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.
Skill development persistence — continues pursuing technical security certifications and system-specific training despite the complexity and time investment required Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Setback reframing — treats audit findings that reveal personal knowledge gaps as development opportunities rather than performance failures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.

Applying

Continuous methodology improvement — systematically revises personal risk analysis approaches based on outcomes data, peer benchmarking, and evolving 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.
Complexity embrace — voluntarily takes on security assignments in unfamiliar domains or facility types to expand functional expertise and challenge existing competency boundaries Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Feedback-driven policy refinement — actively solicits critique of designed security policies from operational staff and incorporates practical improvements before finalization 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

Learning organization cultivation — builds structured after-action review and knowledge-sharing practices within security teams that institutionalize continuous improvement as a functional norm Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Failure-forward leadership — publicly acknowledges and analyzes security program shortcomings with teams to model growth-oriented accountability and normalize learning from error Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Emerging domain mastery — pursues advanced expertise in adjacent fields such as cybersecurity integration or behavioral threat assessment to expand the organization's security capability frontier 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.

9Mindfulness10 statements

Emerging

Situational awareness maintenance — sustains focused attention during physical security inspections, avoiding distraction-driven oversight of access control or alarm system details 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.
Stress recognition — identifies personal stress responses during on-call emergency activations and applies basic regulation techniques to maintain functional decision-making Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.

Developing

Deliberate threat assessment pacing — resists premature closure during risk analyses by intentionally slowing judgment to ensure all evidence is considered before conclusions are drawn 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.
Emotional regulation in adversarial contexts — maintains professional composure when conducting security audits in resistant organizational environments or contentious stakeholder interactions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.

Applying

Present-moment incident command — applies focused, non-reactive awareness during emergency responses to accurately track evolving conditions and adjust actions in real time 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.
Intentional audit attention — structures physical security inspection workflows to maintain consistent sensory attention across long facility walkthroughs without quality degradation 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.
Regulatory mindfulness — approaches compliance inspections with disciplined attention to procedural detail, resisting the pull to satisfice when thoroughness is required by 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.

Exceeding

Team mindfulness modeling — demonstrates and teaches attentional discipline practices to security staff, improving collective focus quality during audits, drills, and incident responses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
High-stakes composure — sustains clear, intentional decision-making during protracted or multi-site security crises where environmental pressure and information overload are extreme Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Reflective practice institutionalization — embeds structured pre-mission and post-incident reflection routines into security team operations to sustain collective mindfulness as an organizational capability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.

10Fortitude10 statements

Emerging

On-call commitment — responds reliably to emergency activations outside standard work hours, fulfilling security responsibilities despite personal inconvenience or disruption 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.
Audit persistence — completes thorough physical security inspections in challenging physical environments, including confined spaces or adverse weather conditions, without curtailing scope 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.

Developing

Resistance navigation — maintains objectivity and continues accurate vulnerability reporting when organizational stakeholders resist or dispute audit findings 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.
Sustained threat vigilance — preserves consistent inspection rigor and attention quality across extended audit periods without allowing fatigue to reduce reporting accuracy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.

Applying

Crisis endurance — sustains effective security coordination across multi-hour emergency response operations, maintaining decision quality and personnel direction through prolonged high-stress conditions 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.
Unpopular recommendation courage — presents risk assessment findings that implicate significant organizational cost or operational disruption to leadership without softening conclusions 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.
Ambiguity tolerance — operates effectively in security environments where threat information is incomplete, rapidly changing, or contradictory, without deferring action pending certainty 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

Organizational security courage — champions necessary but politically difficult security program changes, sustaining advocacy through stakeholder resistance until appropriate protective measures are implemented 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.
Resilience culture building — develops team-level fortitude through structured stress exposure, after-action debriefs, and peer support frameworks that sustain security function performance under sustained adversity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Long-term program perseverance — drives multi-year security transformation initiatives to completion despite resource constraints, leadership turnover, and evolving threat complexity 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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RAPIDS apprenticeships

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O*NET skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationComplex Problem SolvingSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationMonitoringWritingSocial PerceptivenessTime ManagementService OrientationPersuasionInstructingActive LearningOperations AnalysisNegotiationLearning StrategiesQuality Control AnalysisManagement of Personnel Resources

Knowledge domains

Public Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementLaw and GovernmentPersonnel and Human ResourcesEducation and TrainingEngineering and TechnologyPsychologyDesign

Abilities

Oral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionInformation OrderingNear VisionFlexibility of Closure

Work styles

CautiousnessDependabilityIntegrityAttention to DetailStress ToleranceAchievement Orientation

Technology

Document management softwareData base user interface and query softwareRisk management data and analysis softwareTransaction security and virus protection softwareAdministration softwareTransaction server softwareNetwork security or virtual private network VPN management softwareNetwork security and virtual private network VPN equipment softwareAccess softwareWeb platform development software

Tasks · seed anchors for statements

Assess the nature and level of physical security threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined.
Respond to emergency situations on an on-call basis.
Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures.
Perform risk analyses so that appropriate countermeasures can be developed.
Inspect physical security design features, installations, or programs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
Conduct security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities related to physical security or staff safety.
Design security policies, programs, or practices to ensure adequate security relating to alarm response, access card use, and other security needs.
Test security measures for final acceptance and implement or provide procedures for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the measures.

CIP education codes

52.020152.020852.049952.090452.1101