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Description

Security Managers are responsible for monitoring the security operations for any organization or company. They implement security policies, regulations, rules, and norms and make sure that the environment in their organization is safe for employers and visitors. These managers are required to hire new members for the staff and delegate tasks and duties to them. One of their main duties is to check and monitor the access control of the people who are visiting the company.

Security Managers usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Keeping track of different events.
• Implementing security protocols.
• Creating emergency response procedures.
• Conducting security evaluations.
• Supervising security staff members.

Skills

• Having good communication skills.
• Being physically fit.
• Having good knowledge of security environments and hazards.
• Being polite.
• Having interpersonal skills.
• Being analytical.
• Having leadership skills.
• Being proactive.
• Having good negotiation skills.
• Being able to work with a team.

Education

Applicants for Security Manager posts need to have a High School Diploma and a Bachelor´s or Associate´s Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business, or related subjects. Employers usually demand candidates also having relevant experience as a member of police forces, federal agencies, National Guard, among other institutions. Applicants for these jobs must be over 21 years old and have a license before being hired. This qualification consists of a background check, drug tests, and class work including lessons on how to handle emergency situations. Some companies also require persons having specific training schemes such as programs in Senior Security Management. Professionals working on this field can also obtain a certification offered by several colleges and schools In order to have better job opportunities.

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