Security Manager job description template

This Security Manager job description template includes the list of most important Security Manager's duties and responsibilities. It is customizable and ready to post to job boards. Use it to save time, attract qualified candidates and hire best employees.

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Security Manager job description template

Security Manager job profile

Security Managers are usually responsible for planning, implementing and overseeing the overall monitoring the overall security operations of a company. 

Security Manager job description

We are looking for an experienced Security Manager to join our security team!  As a Security Manager, your main duty will be to plan, implement and oversee our company's daily security operations. We also expect you to have strong leaderships skills as you will be managing and overseeing work of a few other employees. 

Security Manager duties and responsibilities

  • Plan and develop the overall security strategy for our company
  • Create, implement and communicate security policies and procedures
  • Develop security budget
  • Hire and onboard new staff
  • Develop security KPIs
  • Measure and track department's success regularly
  • Create report and present KPIs
  • Adhere to company's rules and regulations
  • Always ensure your staff's security
  • Suggest and implementnew solutions

Security Manager requirements and qualifications

  • X years of experience as security manager or similar role
  • X years of experience with relevant technology
  • X years of experience with security protocols and procedures
  • Previous experience with budgeting and budget planning
  • Previous leadership experience
  • Good communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Great leadership skills
  • High school diploma
  • Higher education in security administration or management is a big plus

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