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Security Manager

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

Annual openings

225

Median wage

$122,510

Typical education

Education not reported

Growth 2026–2032

+10%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Education not reported

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Work experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. Work experience as a Supervisor is highly valued.

Employer competency information

Feedback from employers identifies the following competencies as being critical to support a successful move up to the Manager level

  • Planning & Organizing — Plan and organize the successful completion of tasks and projects for multiple teams; set expectations for team members and hold them accountable.
  • Personnel & Human Resources and Interpersonal Skills — Understand behaviors (Psychology) of team members; motivate, empower and get a diverse team to work well together; lead and manage staff; deal with others with fairness and integrity; and hire and fill skills gaps effectively.
  • Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, & Decision Making — Continue to elevate these skills for use in activities that cross teams, including strategic thinking and vision setting across an organization.

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What the work actually feels like

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A typical day

  1. Develop budgets for security operations.
  2. Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.
  3. Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company employees, guests, or others on company property.
  4. Direct or participate in emergency management and contingency planning.
  5. Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.
  6. Analyze and evaluate security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement through auditing, review, or assessment.
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