Security Management Specialists

Engineer, install, maintain, or repair security systems, programmable logic controls, or other security-related electronic systems.

Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures.

Perform risk analyses so that appropriate countermeasures can be developed.

Conduct security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities related to physical security, staff safety, or asset protection.

Provide system design and integration recommendations.

Assess the nature and level of threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined.

Design security policies, programs, or practices to ensure adequate security relating to asset protection, alarm response, access card use, and other security needs.

Design, implement, or establish requirements for security systems, video surveillance, motion detection, or closed-circuit television systems to ensure proper installation and operation.

Determine the value loss impact and criticality of assets.

Respond to emergency situations on an on-call basis.

Prepare, maintain, or update security procedures, security system drawings, or related documentation.

Develop or review specifications for design or construction of security systems.

Develop conceptual designs of security systems.

Outline system security criteria for pre-bid meetings with clients and companies to ensure comprehensiveness and appropriateness for implementation.

Monitor the work of contractors in the design, construction, and startup phases of security systems.

Train personnel in security procedures or use of security equipment.

Review design drawings or technical documents for completeness, correctness, or appropriateness.

Inspect security design features, installations, or programs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.

Interview witnesses or suspects to identify persons responsible for security breaches or to establish losses, pursue prosecutions, or obtain restitution.

Test security measures for final acceptance and implement or provide procedures for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the measures.

Budget and schedule security design work.

Inspect fire, intruder detection, or other security systems.

Prepare documentation for case reports or court proceedings.

Monitor tapes or digital recordings to identify the source of losses.