Also called: Director of Security
Protects a company's people, buildings and executives from threats.
You review camera coverage at headquarters, plan security for the CEO's trip abroad and investigate a stolen laptop.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's helpful; many come from police or the military; CPP certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Military, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, Security Management.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk for 10 years. AI cameras and alerts help, but protecting people, planning executive travel and investigations stay human.
Classes: Criminal justice CTE, AP Government, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9199.
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