How do they match: Security Management Specialists

  • Security System Engineer
  • Security Systems Specialist

  • Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.

  • Assess the nature and level of physical security threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined.
  • Design, implement, or establish requirements for security systems, video surveillance, motion detection, or closed-circuit television systems to ensure proper installation and operation.
  • Develop conceptual designs of security systems.
  • Develop or review specifications for design or construction of security systems.
  • Engineer, install, maintain, or repair security systems, programmable logic controls, or other security-related electronic systems.
  • Inspect fire, intruder detection, or other security systems.
  • Monitor the work of contractors in the design, construction, and startup phases of security systems.
  • Outline system security criteria for pre-bid meetings with clients and companies to ensure comprehensiveness and appropriateness for implementation.
  • Prepare, maintain, or update security procedures, security system drawings, or related documentation.
  • Provide system design and integration recommendations.
  • Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures.

  • Develop diagrams or flow charts of system operation.
  • Develop technical specifications for systems or equipment.
  • Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems.