Security Managers
What they do
Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.
Expected pay range
Expected pay range
This represents the median earnings for this career in the selected county or state. In the range shown, 25% of workers earned less than the bottom salary and 25% earned more than the top salary. Data is provided by the Texas Workforce Commission.
About security managers
Other titles
Corporate Physical Security Supervisor, Corporate Security Manager, Security Director, Security Manager
Tasks they perform
- Analyze and evaluate security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement through auditing, review, or assessment.
- Assess risks to mitigate potential consequences of incidents and develop a plan to respond to incidents.
- Attend meetings, professional seminars, or conferences to keep abreast of changes in executive legislative directives or new technologies impacting security operations.
Licenses and Certifications
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Certifications
Certifications may be available for this career and can help build knowledge and skills in specific job roles. Explore available certifications (external link opens new tab)
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Better pay
Median salary for this career is higher than the median salary of all careers in the county selected. Salary data is provided by the Texas Workforce Commission.
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Better pay
Median salary for this career is higher than the median salary of all careers in the county selected. Salary data is provided by the Texas Workforce Commission.
In demand
In demand careers have high-growth, high-demand, and emerging jobs critical to Texas. They are based on economic indicators like in demand industries, labor market trends, and economic conditions, provided by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Additional career information and resources
Learn more about security managers with these helpful sites.
- ARMA International (external link opens new tab)
- ASIS International (external link opens new tab)
- InfraGard (external link opens new tab)
- Institute of Certified Records Managers (external link opens new tab)
- International Facility Management Association (external link opens new tab)
- NCMS (external link opens new tab)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Administrative services and facilities managers (external link opens new tab)
- Overseas Security Advisory Council (external link opens new tab)