Security Manager Requirements, Skills & Qualifications
The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Security Manager:
- High school diploma or Senior Secondary Certificate.
- Further education in security administration or similar field will be an asset
- Proven experience as security manager or similar position
- Experience using relevant technology and equipment (e.g. CCTV)
- Experience in reporting and emergency response planning
- Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedures
- Solid understanding of budgeting and statistical data analysis
- Working knowledge of MS Office
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
- Committed and reliable
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Security Manager skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Security Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.
