Security manager, Kaiwhakahaere haumarutanga
Also known as
- Protective security manager, physical security manager, security safety and emergency services manager, revenue fraud and prosecutions manager, assets manager
Security managers are in charge of protecting an organisation's people, information and assets.
Your pay could be
$62K
Lower
$86K to $155K
Most common
$199K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-2 years
Security managers
- usually work regular business hours but may be on call
- usually work in offices or outdoors and may travel locally
- need to be safety conscious, work well under pressure and communicate well
Tasks
- protect company information, assets and staff
- monitor compliance with safety rules
- develop safety standards and processes
- analyse security risks to reduce losses
- create emergency response plans
- maintain surveillance of people and buildings
- assess security programmes
- train staff in safety and security
- monitor building systems and operations
- communicate policies with staff and agencies
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Organised
Practical
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You need
- experience in similar work
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification
- a Certificate of Approval or Private Security Licence from the Ministry of Justice
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
- to pass a police check
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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