Roles and tasks of the Security Manager
The Security Manager is an experienced professional who assumes responsibility for maintaining a high level of security and protection for a company's employees, customers and property. His/her main responsibilities and tasks are to:
- Directing and supervising the implementation of security and protection procedures;
- Creating security and protection plans and updating their policies and procedures;
- Supervise the implementation of plans and procedures;
- Train employees in safety and protection;
- Develop emergency procedures for possible incidents;
- Evaluate and test security and protection systems;
- Develop contracts and agreements with security and protection suppliers;
- Coordinating security and protection efforts with external bodies, such as law enforcement agencies;
- Managing public relations and security services;
- Provide support and assistance to management and employees;
- Analysing security and protection reports;
- Managing the security and protection budget;
- Carrying out studies and research to identify weaknesses in security and protection systems;
- Identify criminal activity and keep records of all security and protection breaches.
Salary and career development of a security manager
A Security Manager's salary depends on his or her level of qualification and experience. In France, the gross annual salary progression for a Security Manager is as follows:
- 0 to 2 years: between €39,000 and €45,000 ;
- 2 to 5 years: between 41,000 and 53,000 euros;
- 5 to 10 years: between 46,000 and 60,000 euros;
- 10 to 15 years: between 61,000 and 79,000 euros;
- More than 15 years: between 79,000 and 90,000 euros.
A Security Manager can move into different professions to complete or develop his or her career. Here are a few examples of possible careers:
- Security project manager ;
- IT security manager
- IT Security Consultant ;
- IT Security Director;
- Security expert.
A Security Manager can also develop specific skills or take additional training to specialise in a particular field.
