| Security Specialist Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Security Specialist. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Security Specialist along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Security Specialist is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Senior Security Specialist, Security Guard - Unarmed, Security Guard - Armed, Information Security Analyst IV, Security Manager, Information Security Analyst I, Information Security Analyst II, Information Security Analyst III, Information Security Analyst V |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Security Specialist |
| Administers, coordinates, and evaluates security programs that support the strategy, policies, and standards established for the physical safety of all visitors, employees, or customers to the organization's facilities and the security of property and assets. Compiles data and analyzes results of audits, inspections, daily logs, and incident reports to assess security vulnerabilities, measure program effectiveness, and identify the need for additional resources. Coordinates any required security clearance processing or investigative research for employees or job candidates with applicable entities. Assists with the development of training, education programs, and communications on security policies and topics to ensure staff is prepared for potential security issues, crisis response, disaster recovery, evacuation, workplace violence, and other emergency events. Monitors communications and stays informed about local, state, provincial, or federal security-related information, directives, and events. May coordinate or assist with investigations and critical event responses in coordination with law enforcement and other officials. Understands law enforcement methods, tactics, and procedures. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. |
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| Also referred to as: Corporate Safety & Security Analyst |
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| Similar Jobs: Senior Security Specialist, Security Guard - Unarmed, Security Guard - Armed, Information Security Analyst IV, Security Manager, Information Security Analyst I, Information Security Analyst II, Information Security Analyst III, Information Security Analyst V |
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| Level of Education: Security Specialist Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Security Specialist Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Security Specialist Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Security Specialist Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation | |
