Security Managers
Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.
About the profession
Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.
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Based on the Security Managers role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Security Manager → Associate Security Manager → Senior Security Manager → Lead Security Manager
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
169K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $60,840 - $87,885/year With equity/bonuses: $66,924 - $105,462 Top markets (SF/NYC): $69,966 - $105,462 Execute core tasks using Critical…
Skills used in this career
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Develop budgets for security operations. 10am, Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $42,588 - $79,097 Year 2-3: Junior level $87,885 - $109,184 Year 4-6: Mid level $109,184 - $118,378 Year 7-10: Senior level $118,378 - $149,074 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Security Manager genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension You communicate clearly with…
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