[Core] [20% incumbents] Assess the nature and level of physical security threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined.
  DWAs: Assess risks to business operations.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Respond to emergency situations on an on-call basis.
  DWAs: Respond to emergencies to provide assistance.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures.
  DWAs: Advise others on business or operational matters.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Perform risk analyses so that appropriate countermeasures can be developed.
  DWAs: Assess risks to business operations.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Inspect physical security design features, installations, or programs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
  DWAs: Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Conduct security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities related to physical security or staff safety.
  DWAs: Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, or service standards.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Design security policies, programs, or practices to ensure adequate security relating to alarm response, access card use, and other security needs.
  DWAs: Develop safety standards, policies, or procedures.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Test security measures for final acceptance and implement or provide procedures for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the measures.
  DWAs: Monitor operations to ensure compliance with safety or security policies or regulations. | Implement organizational process or policy changes.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Design, implement, or establish requirements for security systems, video surveillance, motion detection, or closed-circuit television systems to ensure proper installation and operation.
  DWAs: Develop technical specifications for systems or equipment.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Prepare, maintain, or update security procedures, security system drawings, or related documentation.
  DWAs: Establish organizational guidelines or policies. | Prepare financial documents.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Prepare documentation for case reports or court proceedings.
  DWAs: Document information related to legal proceedings.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Develop conceptual designs of security systems.
  DWAs: Develop diagrams or flow charts of system operation.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Train personnel in security procedures or use of security equipment.
  DWAs: Train personnel in organizational or compliance procedures.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Review design drawings or technical documents for completeness, correctness, or appropriateness.
  DWAs: Verify accuracy of records.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Provide system design and integration recommendations.
  DWAs: Advise others on business or operational matters.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Monitor the work of contractors in the design, construction, and startup phases of security systems.
  DWAs: Supervise employees.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Budget and schedule security design work.
  DWAs: Analyze budgetary or accounting data.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Inspect fire, intruder detection, or other security systems.
  DWAs: Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Develop or review specifications for design or construction of security systems.
  DWAs: Develop technical specifications for systems or equipment.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Interview witnesses or suspects to identify persons responsible for security breaches or to establish losses, pursue prosecutions, or obtain restitution.
  DWAs: Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Outline system security criteria for pre-bid meetings with clients and companies to ensure comprehensiveness and appropriateness for implementation.
  DWAs: Develop technical specifications for systems or equipment.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Monitor tapes or digital recordings to identify the source of losses.
  DWAs: Investigate legal issues.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Engineer, install, maintain, or repair security systems, programmable logic controls, or other security-related electronic systems.
  DWAs: Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems. | Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation. | Repair electronic equipment.

[EMERGING:New] Prepare written reports or presentations on findings and recommendations.

[EMERGING:Revision] Train personnel and vendors in security procedures or use of security equipment.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.12 lvl:3.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Public Safety and Security (imp:4.65 lvl:5.50) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  English Language (imp:4.16 lvl:5.15) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.95 lvl:5.53) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.90 lvl:4.90) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administration and Management (imp:3.85 lvl:4.35) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Law and Government (imp:3.80 lvl:4.10) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.40 lvl:4.50) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Education and Training (imp:3.15 lvl:4.75) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.10 lvl:3.90) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Psychology (imp:3.05 lvl:4.05) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Design (imp:3.00 lvl:4.05) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Telecommunications (imp:2.95 lvl:3.15) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Communications and Media (imp:2.95 lvl:3.30) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Building and Construction (imp:2.75 lvl:3.40) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Administrative (imp:2.60 lvl:3.45) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.58 lvl:3.25) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.55 lvl:3.10) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Mathematics (imp:2.35 lvl:3.20) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Transportation (imp:2.35 lvl:2.45) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.30 lvl:2.90) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Production and Processing (imp:2.21 lvl:2.84) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Mechanical (imp:2.16 lvl:2.63) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Geography (imp:2.10 lvl:3.05) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Physics (imp:1.90 lvl:1.95) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.75 lvl:1.55) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Foreign Language (imp:1.65 lvl:1.40) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  History and Archeology (imp:1.50 lvl:1.10) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Chemistry (imp:1.45 lvl:1.15) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.40 lvl:1.20) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Food Production (imp:1.20 lvl:0.50) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Biology (imp:1.20 lvl:0.60) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.20 lvl:0.40) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.25 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.25 lvl:4.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Originality (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.50) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Selective Attention (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.50 lvl:1.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Number Facility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:1.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Static Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Response Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Night Vision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.55 lvl:4.80) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.45 lvl:5.00) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.35 lvl:5.40) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.35 lvl:5.30) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.32 lvl:5.30) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Working with Computers (imp:4.30 lvl:3.95) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.30 lvl:5.60) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.20 lvl:4.55) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.20 lvl:5.70) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:4.20 lvl:6.05) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.10 lvl:5.30) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.05 lvl:4.80) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Processing Information (imp:4.00 lvl:4.90) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.95 lvl:4.85) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.95 lvl:4.95) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.90 lvl:3.75) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.89 lvl:4.80) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.84 lvl:4.80) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.75 lvl:4.40) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.75 lvl:4.25) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.68 lvl:4.55) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.68 lvl:4.95) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.67 lvl:4.89) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.63 lvl:5.05) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.60 lvl:4.20) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.53 lvl:4.40) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.47 lvl:4.30) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.42 lvl:4.10) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.40 lvl:4.25) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.40 lvl:4.35) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.25 lvl:3.74) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.05 lvl:4.10) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.00 lvl:3.65) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.00 lvl:3.65) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.95 lvl:3.20) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.20 lvl:1.60) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.85 lvl:1.85) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.75 lvl:1.45) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.75 lvl:1.35) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.50 lvl:1.05) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cautiousness (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Dependability (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.57) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.17) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.04) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.97) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Perseverance (imp:1.97) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Initiative (imp:1.93) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.89) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.77) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.76) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Adaptability (imp:1.58) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.53) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.36) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Cooperation (imp:1.14) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:1.02) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.76) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism (imp:0.38) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:0.37) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Humility (imp:-0.12) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Persuasion (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Time Management (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Negotiation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Analysis (imp:3.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.88) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.62) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.38) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 1,087,090
  annual_median    : $83,050
  annual_pct10     : $47,880
  annual_pct25     : $62,640
  annual_pct75     : $114,010
  annual_pct90     : $150,010
  annual_mean      : $93,970
  hourly_median    : $39.93

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($108,160)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($46,700)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.316x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  287,270  median: $  96,320
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:  149,460  median: $  89,170
  Educational Services                     emp:   99,560  median: $  70,040
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   75,090  median: $  81,680
  Manufacturing                            emp:   66,780  median: $ 103,150
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   64,250  median: $  83,320
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   62,670  median: $  74,180
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   57,610  median: $  72,760
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   47,190  median: $  69,880
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   38,270  median: $  80,030

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (20 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  287,270  median: $  96,320
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:  149,460  median: $  89,170
  Educational Services                     emp:   99,560  median: $  70,040
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   75,090  median: $  81,680
  Manufacturing                            emp:   66,780  median: $ 103,150
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   64,250  median: $  83,320
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   62,670  median: $  74,180
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   57,610  median: $  72,760
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   47,190  median: $  69,880
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   38,270  median: $  80,030

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match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
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wikipedia_url      : N/A
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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Information security (similarity: 0.3137)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_security
  QID: Q189900
  Extract: Information security is the practice of protecting information by mitigating information risks. It is part of information risk management. It typically involves preventing or reducing the probability of unauthorized or inappropriate access to data or the unlawful use, disclosure, disruption, deletio

  Title: Foreign Service specialist (similarity: 0.5263)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_Service_specialist
  QID: Q5468331
  Extract: A Foreign Service specialist (FSS) is direct-hire career employee of the United States Department of State or another foreign affairs agency. Legally established as "foreign service personnel," one of the seven member categories of the United States Foreign Service, they are informally known as "spe

  Title: United States Customs and Border Protection (similarity: 0.1351)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Customs_and_Border_Protection
  QID: Q368804
  Extract: United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the largest federal law enforcement agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security. It is the country's primary border control organization, charged with regulating and facilitating international trade, collecting import duties, as we

  Title: Information technology management (similarity: 0.4375)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_technology_management
  QID: Q1473265
  Extract: Information technology management is the discipline whereby all of the information technology resources of a firm are managed in accordance with its needs and priorities. Managing the responsibility within a company entails many of the basic management functions, like budgeting, staffing, change man

  Title: Managed security service (similarity: 0.4000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Managed_security_service
  QID: Q870704
  Extract: In computing, managed security services (MSS) are network security services that have been outsourced to a service provider. A company providing such a service is a managed security service provider (MSSP). The roots of MSSPs are in the Internet service providers (ISPs) in the mid to late 1990s. Ini

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data with comprehensive task descriptions, clear wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025, and well-defined skill requirements support high confidence in this occupation profile.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T13:29:17.916588+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,653
tokens_output        : 4,062
cost_usd             : $0.043268
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found. The closest semantic neighbor 'Information security' (similarity: 0.314) covers the broader field but lacks specific focus on management specialist roles.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Security Management Specialists assess organizational security threats, design protection systems, and ensure compliance with safety standards. They conduct security audits to identify vulnerabilities related to physical security and staff safety, while developing comprehensive security policies and procedures. These professionals serve as strategic advisors who bridge technical security solutions with business operational needs.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A Security Management Specialist begins by assessing the nature and level of physical security threats to determine problem scope. They conduct security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities and inspect physical security design features to ensure compliance with applicable standards. Much of their time involves preparing written reports and presentations on findings and recommendations, while working with computers to analyze security data. They regularly communicate with people outside the organization and respond to emergency situations on an on-call basis. The role requires continuous monitoring and evaluation of security measures, along with training personnel and vendors in security procedures or equipment use.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong problem sensitivity abilities and can identify potential security issues before they become critical. They demonstrate exceptional dependability and attention to detail, as security oversights can have serious consequences. Success requires strong oral expression skills and the ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The work appeals to those who enjoy systematic thinking and analysis, as evidenced by the high Conventional (5.68) and Investigative (5.09) RIASEC profile, indicating preference for structured problem-solving and analytical work.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a bachelor's degree, held by 65% of practitioners, with common fields including criminal justice, security management, or related disciplines. Some professionals enter with post-secondary certificates in security-related training programs (10% of the workforce). Previous experience in law enforcement, military service, or corporate security often provides valuable background knowledge in public safety and security principles.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Security Management Specialists can advance to Security Manager positions, overseeing larger security operations and strategic planning. Some transition into specialized roles like Digital Forensics Analysts or Compliance Managers, leveraging their risk assessment expertise. Others move into Emergency Management Director roles or consulting positions, applying their security knowledge across multiple organizations.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 1,087,090 professionals with a median annual wage of $83,050 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $47,880 to $150,010 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Government sectors represent the largest employment base with 287,270 positions, followed by professional services (149,460) and educational services (99,560). Geographic wage variation is significant, with District of Columbia offering the highest wages at $108,160 compared to Puerto Rico's $46,700, reflecting a 2.32x difference. The substantial employment base and diverse industry presence indicate strong, stable demand for security expertise.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Many core activities like conducting security assessments, analyzing threats, and developing policies require human judgment and contextual understanding that resist automation. However, routine monitoring tasks and data analysis components may become increasingly automated, shifting the role toward higher-level strategic planning and relationship management.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Security Managers (11-3013.01) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural progression path sharing core security knowledge and management responsibilities with higher organizational authority.
    data: Public Safety and Security knowledge (4.7 importance)
    data: Administration and Management knowledge (3.9 importance)
  [skill_overlap] Digital Forensics Analysts (15-1299.06) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require critical thinking, problem solving, and computers/electronics knowledge for investigating security incidents.
    data: Critical Thinking skill (4.0 importance)
    data: Computers and Electronics knowledge (3.9 importance)
  [task_similarity] Compliance Managers (11-9199.02) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles focus on evaluating information to determine compliance with standards and developing organizational policies.
    data: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance (4.5 importance)
    data: Law and Government knowledge (3.8 importance)
  [transferable_skill] Management Analysts (13-1111.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared analytical approach to organizational problem-solving and systems evaluation capabilities.
    data: Systems Analysis skill (3.6 importance)
    data: Complex Problem Solving skill (3.8 importance)
  [knowledge_overlap] Health and Safety Engineers (17-2111.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require expertise in safety standards and risk assessment methodologies for protecting people and facilities.
    data: Public Safety and Security knowledge (4.7 importance)
    data: Risk analysis tasks

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['security management', 'security specialist', 'security assessment', 'security audit', 'security consultant', 'cybersecurity', 'security systems', 'physical security']
  exclude_keywords : ['security guard', 'loss prevention', 'surveillance officer', 'alarm installer', 'patrol']
  title_patterns   : ['Security Management Specialist', 'Cybersecurity Specialist', 'Security Consultant', 'Security Analyst', 'Information Security Specialist']
  common_variations: ['Security Management Specialist', 'Cybersecurity Specialist', 'Information Security Specialist', 'Security Risk Analyst', 'Security Consultant', 'Cybersecurity Analyst', 'Security Systems Specialist', 'Corporate Security Specialist']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['security', 'tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'management', 'design', 'procedures', 'principles', 'physical', 'standards', 'service', 'control', 'includes', 'objects', 'problem', 'needs', 'monitoring', 'technical', 'electronic', 'services']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
security                   62  0.02174  inference            inference:44%  onet_tasks:40%  wikipedia:11%
tendency                   42  0.01473  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     41  0.01438  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:93%  dwas:5%  inference:2%
equipment                  36  0.01262  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:6%
management                 20  0.00701  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:35%  inference:35%  wikipedia:30%
design                     18  0.00631  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:44%  onet_dimensions:33%  inference:11%
procedures                 17  0.00596  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:47%  onet_tasks:29%  dwas:12%
principles                 17  0.00596  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:94%  inference:6%
physical                   13  0.00456  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:46%  onet_tasks:23%  inference:23%
standards                  13  0.00456  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  dwas:15%  inference:15%
service                    13  0.00456  wikipedia            wikipedia:69%  onet_dimensions:15%  dwas:8%
control                    13  0.00456  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
includes                   12  0.00421  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00421  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                    11  0.00386  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  inference:27%  onet_tasks:9%
needs                      11  0.00386  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:9%  wikipedia:9%
monitoring                 11  0.00386  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  inference:18%  onet_tasks:9%
technical                  11  0.00386  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:27%  dwas:27%  inference:27%
electronic                 11  0.00386  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:45%  dwas:36%  onet_tasks:9%
services                   11  0.00386  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  wikipedia:27%  inference:18%
ideas                      11  0.00386  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operations                 10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  dwas:30%  inference:10%
resources                  10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  wikipedia:10%
techniques                 10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                 10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
personnel                   9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  onet_tasks:22%  dwas:11%
problems                    9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  wikipedia:11%  inference:11%
actions                     9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
quickly                     9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
compliance                  8  0.00281  dwas                 dwas:38%  inference:38%  onet_tasks:12%
safety                      8  0.00281  dwas                 dwas:38%  inference:38%  onet_tasks:12%
specifications              8  0.00281  dwas                 dwas:62%  onet_dimensions:25%  onet_tasks:12%
written                     8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
rules                       8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
providing                   8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  wikipedia:12%