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Security managers ensure security for people, such as customers and employees, and company’s assets either fixed, movable, machines, vehicles, and real state. They ensure safety and security by enforcing security policies, keeping track of different events, implementing security protocols, creating emergency response procedures, conducting security evaluations, and supervising security staff members.  

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Competences
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Groups
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Essential
28
Optional
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Essential knowledge 7 competences

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corporate social responsibility

The handling or managing of business processes in a responsible and ethical manner considering the economic responsibility towards shareholders as equally important as the responsibility towards environmental and social stakeholders.

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internal risk management policy

The internal risk management policies that identify, assess and prioritise risks in an IT environment. The methods used to minimise, monitor and control the possibility and the impact of disastrous events that affect the reaching of business goals.

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organisational resilience

The strategies, methods and techniques that increase the organisation's capacity to protect and sustain the services and operations that fulfil the organisational mission and create lasting values by effectively addressing the combined issues of security, preparedness, risk and disaster recovery.

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security regulations

The body of regulations, legal procedures and policies regarding security and safety management.

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legal use-of-force

The characteristics of the use-of-force, which is a legal doctrine employed by police and army forces, to regulate acts of violence during interventions. Use-of-force is ought to balance security needs with ethical concerns for the rights and well-being of intruders or suspects.

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security engineering

Interdisciplinary field of study that focuses on the realisation of secure systems and the technology to protect individuals or information from malice, errors, or unauthorized access. It involves defining security protection requirements, processes, and methods to ensure the resilience of systems and data.

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security threats

Types of cyber or physical security threats to public and private security such as unauthorised entry, aggressive behaviour, molestation, robbery, theft, hacking, malware, phishing, identity theft, assault, kidnapping, murder and public demonstration.

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Essential skills and competences 21 competences

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establish site security routines

Set up security routines on site.

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investigate security issues

Look out for information and evidence revolving around security and safety issues in order to analyse possible threats, track incidents, and improve security procedures.

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lead disaster recovery exercises

Head exercises which educate people on what to do in case of an unforeseen disastrous event in the functioning or security of ICT systems, such as on recovery of data, protection of identity and information and which steps to take in order to prevent further problems.

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write security reports

Compile data on inspections, patrols and security incidents into a report for management purposes.

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ensure equipment availability

Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.

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ensure equipment maintenance

Ensure that the equipment required for operations is regularly checked for faults, that routine maintenance tasks are performed, and that repairs are scheduled and performed in the case of damage or flaws.

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establish daily priorities

Establish daily priorities for staff personnel; effectively deal with multi-task workload.

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follow company standards

Lead and manage according to the organisation's code of conduct.

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handle surveillance equipment

Monitor surveillance equipment to observe what people are doing in a given area and ensure their safety.

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liaise with managers

Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

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maintain incident reporting records

Keep a system for recording details of unusual events that occur at the facility, such as job-related injuries.

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manage budgets

Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.

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manage disaster recovery plans

Prepare, test and execute, when necessary, a plan of action to retrieve or compensate lost information system data.

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manage logistics

Create logistic framework for transporting goods to customers and for receiving returns, execute and follow up the logistics processes and guidelines. Adapt the production processes to the contingencies and constraints of the medium.

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manage security equipment

Oversee and conduct inventory of security tools and equipment.

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manage staff

Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.

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manage supplies

Monitor and control the flow of supplies that includes the purchase, storage and movement of the required quality of raw materials, and also work-in-progress inventory. Manage supply chain activities and synchronise supply with demand of production and customer.

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manage the security team

Plan, organise and schedule work, equipment and procedures to be followed for the security staff under your supervision.

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oversee planning of security systems

Monitor the selection and installation of security systems such as fire protection and soundproofing equipment and make sure it is sufficiently efficient and compliant with current legislation.

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strive for company growth

Develop strategies and plans aiming at achieving a sustained company growth, be the company self-owned or somebody else's. Strive with actions to increase revenues and positive cash flows.

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supervise daily information operations

Direct daily operations of different units. Coordinate program/project activities to assure the respect of costs and time.

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Optional knowledge 4 competences

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Sector-specific

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consultation methods

Techniques used to facilitate clear and open communication and the provision of advice between individuals, communities or the government, such as discussion groups or one-on-one interviews.

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cyber security

The methods and best practices that protect ICT systems, networks, computers, devices, services, processes and people against unauthorised access, modification and/or denial of service of assets.

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ethical hacking principles

The set of actions that are carried out to detect vulnerabilities within a computerised system in order to improve security within an organisation. They aim to identify and address data breaches and threats in a network.

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information confidentiality

The mechanisms and regulations which allow for selective access control and guarantee that only authorised parties (people, processes, systems and devices) have access to data, the way to comply with confidential information and the risks of non-compliance.

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Cross-sector

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Optional skills and competences 12 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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advise on strengthening security

Provide information and guidance to clients on how to prevent security threats and incidents.

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define security policies

Design and execute a written set of rules and policies that have the aim of securing an organisation concerning constraints on behaviour between stakeholders, protective mechanical constraints and data-access constraints.

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implement ICT security policies

Implement statements, assertions or rules that specify the appropriate use and protection of the ICT assets and systems from an organisation. These ICT security policies cover topics such as data classification, password management, access control and incident response.

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maintain facility security systems

Ensure that proper and functional security systems are in place, including alarm systems, fire alarms, sprinklers and emergency exits.

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inspect government policy compliance

Inspect public and private organisations to ensure proper implementation and compliance to government policies which apply to the organisation.

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liaise with government officials

Consult and cooperate with government officials who handle matter that is relevant to you or your business.

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liaise with security authorities

Respond quickly to security incidents and violations by calling the police and keep in touch with other relevant parties involved in the potential prosecution of the offender.

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manage outsourced security

Oversee and regularly review external security provision.

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perform internal investigations

Seek advice and collaborate with union officials responsible for topics that are relevant to you and your business or your work.

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plan health and safety procedures

Set up procedures for maintaining and improving health and safety in the establishment or workplace.

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protect important clients

Keep clients safe who have extraordinary level of risk by organising and providing the relevant security.

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undertake employee screening

Screen employees by compiling criminal records, commercial records and financial records of an individual.

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