Security Manager

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Work Tasks

• Manage security issues that threaten companies or government agencies
• Plan steps to protect people or things from theft, fire, and injury
• Protect computer systems from breakdowns, viruses, and lost data
• Test security steps to make sure they work
• Work for all types of businesses, schools, or government agencies
• Work with managers, workers, alarm systems, and computer systems

Salary, Size & Growth

• $80,500 average per year ($38.75 per hour)
• A very large occupation (1,708,100 workers in 2010)
• Expected to not change (0.0% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A 4-year degree
• Employers Prefer: A master's degree in security services management or computer and information systems security
• Skills/Courses: Courses in security, computer science, electronics, business management, law, police science, personnel, and information management
• Certification/Licensing: Certification is available.