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The capabilities O*NET rates most important for this occupation — the human ground the work is built on.
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Occupation · SOC 13-1199.07
Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.
Also called: Security Advisor · Security Analyst · Security Consultant · Security Specialist · Physical Security Engineer · Physical Security Specialist · Security Management Consultant · Security and Workplace Violence Consultant · Cloud Security Consultant · Cyber Risk Consultant · Cybersecurity Analyst · Cybersecurity Associate
Job family: Business and Financial Operations Occupations
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AI work map
A fast read on where AI already shows up in this occupation, where it stays a copilot, where humans remain in the loop, and what the labor market is doing. Built from observed Claude.ai conversations mapped to O*NET tasks and from published research — measures of usage and exposure, not advice or predictions that the job is going away.
Market signal
Independent published positions, read together — not a forecast.
- About average employment outlook (+3.0% by 2034)
- 108,200 openings/yr
- High AI exposure
- Median pay $81,270/yr
- Can largely be done remotely (teleworkable)
- A reversal from 2013 — rated low automation risk then (35th), high AI task-overlap now (76th)
76th-percentile task overlap — yet about 108,200 openings a year (+3% projected, BLS) . What exposure means →
AI & job outlook
What today's research says about this occupation's exposure to AI, how AI is actually being used in it, and where employment is headed. These are positions within published studies — measures of exposure and usage, not predictions that this job will disappear.
Exposure to current AI
Each study uses its own scale, so the raw scores are not comparable across rows — the percentile (this job's rank among all U.S. occupations with data) is the comparable figure, and sizes the bars.
| Measure | Rank vs all occupations | Percentile | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) High | 77th | 1.0 | |
| LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) High | 74th | 0.9 | |
| AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) High | 73rd | 0.2 |
OpenAI's exposure study scores tasks three ways: with a language model alone (α 0.2), with simple added tooling (β 0.5), and including AI-powered software (γ 0.9). Higher means more of the job's tasks could be done at least twice as fast — not that they will be automated away.
Most of this job's tasks can be done remotely (Dingel–Neiman), which tends to track with higher digital and AI exposure.
Historical automation estimate (2013)
A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
Frey–Osborne probability 0.2 · 35th percentile among occupations · Moderate
How AI is actually used in this job
Among measured AI assistant conversations mapped to this occupation (Anthropic Economic Index, 2026-01-15), these task types came up most. These are shares of observed AI conversations — not shares of the job, of worker time, or of what could be automated.
| Provide system design and integration recommendations. | 12.0% | |
| Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures. | 3.3% | |
| Perform risk analyses so that appropriate countermeasures can be developed. | 2.2% | |
| Prepare documentation for case reports or court proceedings. | 1.1% | |
| Prepare, maintain, or update security procedures, security system drawings, or related documentation. | 1.0% | |
| Engineer, install, maintain, or repair security systems, programmable logic controls, or other security-related electronic systems. | 0.6% |
Job outlook
Independent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projection for 2024–2034 — a labor-market forecast, not an AI-impact forecast.
| Outlook | About average · +3.0% by 2034 |
| Projected annual openings | 108,200 |
| Employment 2024 → 2034 | 1,205,700 → 1,242,000 |
“Annual openings” counts new jobs plus replacements for workers who leave the occupation, so it can be large even when growth is modest.
Where this work sits on the global GenAI gradient
The ILO's 2025 global study scores generative-AI exposure on the international ISCO-08 occupation system, not US SOC. Bridged through the published (and approximate, many-to-many) IBS O*NET-SOC ↔ ISCO-08 crosswalk, this US occupation corresponds to the international 2 occupations below. Exposure here means how much of the work's tasks today's AI can attempt — task overlap, not automation, adoption, or jobs lost.
Security Management Specialists sits at the 80th percentile of 427
occupations on the global GenAI task-exposure gradient
— exposure eased from 2023 to 2025. Each dot is one occupation; the
ringed one is this work. Exposure is task overlap, not automation or jobs lost.
43% mean task exposure (2025)
80th percentile of 427 placed occupations
−5 pts shift 2023 → 2025
| International occupation (ISCO-08) | Task exposure (2025) | Most tasks fall in |
|---|---|---|
| Business Services Agents Not Elsewhere Classified · 3339 | 45% | Gradient 2 |
| Policy Administration Professionals · 2422 | 42% | Minimal |
Read the whole six-band gradient on the GenAI exposure gradient page. The crosswalk is approximate: a US occupation can map to several international ones, and the ILO scores describe the international occupation, not this exact US role.
Tasks
All 23 tasks O*NET lists for this occupation, ordered by importance. Each links to its own page with AI-exposure and observed-use detail.
- Assess the nature and level of physical security threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined. · importance 4.2
- Respond to emergency situations on an on-call basis. · importance 4.1
- Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures. · importance 4.1
- Inspect physical security design features, installations, or programs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations. · importance 4.0
- Perform risk analyses so that appropriate countermeasures can be developed. · importance 4.0
- Conduct security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities related to physical security or staff safety. · importance 4.0
- Design security policies, programs, or practices to ensure adequate security relating to alarm response, access card use, and other security needs. · importance 4.0
- Test security measures for final acceptance and implement or provide procedures for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the measures. · importance 3.9
- Design, implement, or establish requirements for security systems, video surveillance, motion detection, or closed-circuit television systems to ensure proper installation and operation. · importance 3.8
- Prepare, maintain, or update security procedures, security system drawings, or related documentation. · importance 3.8
- Prepare documentation for case reports or court proceedings. · importance 3.8
- Develop conceptual designs of security systems. · importance 3.8
- Engineer, install, maintain, or repair security systems, programmable logic controls, or other security-related electronic systems. · importance 3.7
- Train personnel in security procedures or use of security equipment. · importance 3.6
- Review design drawings or technical documents for completeness, correctness, or appropriateness. · importance 3.6
- Provide system design and integration recommendations. · importance 3.6
- Monitor the work of contractors in the design, construction, and startup phases of security systems. · importance 3.6
- Budget and schedule security design work. · importance 3.6
- Inspect fire, intruder detection, or other security systems. · importance 3.6
- Develop or review specifications for design or construction of security systems. · importance 3.5
- Interview witnesses or suspects to identify persons responsible for security breaches or to establish losses, pursue prosecutions, or obtain restitution. · importance 3.4
- Outline system security criteria for pre-bid meetings with clients and companies to ensure comprehensiveness and appropriateness for implementation. · importance 3.4
- Monitor tapes or digital recordings to identify the source of losses. · importance 3.2
Emerging tasks
Newer responsibilities O*NET has flagged as growing for this occupation.
- Prepare written reports or presentations on findings and recommendations.
- Train personnel and vendors in security procedures or use of security equipment.
Work activities
- Assess risks to business operations.
- Analyze budgetary or accounting data.
- Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, or service standards.
- Develop safety standards, policies, or procedures.
- Develop technical specifications for systems or equipment.
- Develop diagrams or flow charts of system operation.
- Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems.
- Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.
- Repair electronic equipment.
- Maintain electronic equipment.
- Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met.
- Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants.
- Investigate legal issues.
- Supervise employees.
- Document information related to legal proceedings.
- Establish organizational guidelines or policies.
- Prepare financial documents.
- Advise others on business or operational matters.
- Respond to emergencies to provide assistance.
- Verify accuracy of records.
- Monitor operations to ensure compliance with safety or security policies or regulations.
- Implement organizational process or policy changes.
- Train personnel in organizational or compliance procedures.
Knowledge, skills & abilities
O*NET importance rating, from 1 (not important) to 5 (extremely important).
Knowledge
Abilities
| Oral Expression | 4.3 | |
| Problem Sensitivity | 4.3 | |
| Oral Comprehension | 4.1 | |
| Deductive Reasoning | 4.1 | |
| Written Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Written Expression | 4.0 | |
| Inductive Reasoning | 4.0 | |
| Information Ordering | 3.9 | |
| Near Vision | 3.9 | |
| Flexibility of Closure | 3.8 | |
| Fluency of Ideas | 3.6 | |
| Speech Clarity | 3.6 | |
| Originality | 3.5 | |
| Category Flexibility | 3.5 | |
| Speech Recognition | 3.5 | |
| Selective Attention | 3.4 |
Essential skills
| Active Listening | 4.1 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.9 | |
| Writing | 3.6 | |
| Monitoring | 3.6 | |
| Active Learning | 3.3 |
Transferable skills
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.9 | |
| Coordination | 3.8 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.8 | |
| Systems Analysis | 3.6 | |
| Systems Evaluation | 3.6 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.5 | |
| Persuasion | 3.4 | |
| Instructing | 3.4 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.4 | |
| Time Management | 3.4 |
Skills in demand
Skills employers ask for in job postings for this occupation (Lightcast), with whether each is a common or specialized skill.
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Tools & technology
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Work context
How characteristic each condition is of the job, on O*NET's 1–5 context scale (higher = more present in day-to-day work). Each condition links to how it varies across all occupations.
How to get in
- Job zone
- Zone 4 — Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Typical entry-level education
- Bachelor's degree · BLS, the typical path — not a requirement
- Related experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Preparation level
- SVP (7.0 to < 8.0) — total schooling plus on-the-job experience.
What to study: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services . Fields of study crosswalked to this occupation (NCES CIP–SOC), not a requirement.
Education of current workers
Share of people in this occupation at each level of education.
| Bachelor's Degree | 65.0% | |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 10.0% | |
| Some College Courses | 10.0% | |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 5.0% |
Interests & work styles
The interests and personal qualities O*NET associates with people who do this work.
Work styles
| Dependability | 6.0 | |
| Attention to Detail | 5.0 | |
| Integrity | 4.0 | |
| Cautiousness | 3.0 | |
| Stress Tolerance | 2.2 |
Career interests (Holland / RIASEC)
| Conventional | 5.7 | |
| Investigative | 5.1 | |
| Realistic | 3.9 | |
| Enterprising | 3.7 |
Interest areas
| Protective Service | 5.0 | |
| Information Technology | 4.1 | |
| Management/Administration | 3.3 | |
| Law | 2.9 | |
| Engineering | 2.7 | |
| Mechanics/Electronics | 2.5 | |
| Mathematics/Statistics | 2.1 |
Wages & employment
U.S. · annual wages (BLS OEWS)
| 10th percentile | $46,230 |
| 25th percentile | $60,820 |
| Median (50th) | $81,270 |
| 75th percentile | $110,030 |
| 90th percentile | $147,830 |
| People employed | 1,128,200 |
Wages and employment are reported by BLS for the broader occupation group this specialty belongs to (SOC 13-1199), not for the specialty alone.
Industries that employ this occupation
Where these workers are employed, by number of jobs (national, BLS OEWS). Pay shown is the occupation's national median, not industry-specific.
| Industry | Workers | National median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services · Sector | 155,730 | $85,150 |
| Educational Services · Sector | 100,750 | $66,200 |
| Finance and Insurance · Sector | 76,760 | $83,480 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance · Sector | 71,430 | $68,010 |
| Manufacturing · Sector | 70,690 | $101,460 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises · Sector | 67,210 | $85,920 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services · Sector | 62,030 | $66,550 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) · Sector | 46,900 | $66,050 |
| Wholesale Trade · Sector | 40,900 | $79,180 |
| Information · Sector | 37,210 | $101,650 |
| Retail Trade · Sector | 22,110 | $50,040 |
| Temporary Help Services · National industry | 20,690 | $64,790 |
Where this work is most concentrated
Industries where this occupation is far more common than in the economy as a whole. The location quotient is how many times more concentrated it is here (a value of 5 means five times its economy-wide share).
| Industry | Concentration | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation · National industry | 4.27× | 1,160 |
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · National industry | 4.05× | 1,800 |
| Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations · National industry | 3.53× | 2,740 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises · Sector | 3.27× | 67,210 |
| Wind Electric Power Generation · National industry | 3.17× | 230 |
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers · National industry | 2.8× | 9,200 |
| Utilities · Sector | 2.06× | 8,750 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services · Sector | 1.98× | 155,730 |
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What you can do with this
Options the data surfaces for Security Management Specialists — not advice or a forecast. Each is a real cross-link you can follow into the evidence.
Skills that travel
Capabilities this work builds that are used across many other occupations.
Adjacent roles
Occupations O*NET rates as related — the nearby moves on the map.
Paths in
How people typically prepare for this work.
- Bachelor's degree · typical entry level
- Job zone 4 — Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed · preparation tier
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services · field of study
Zoom out
On the global GenAI exposure gradient this work sits around the 80th percentile of 427 international occupations.
Write a report on thisheadline · factoids · citation
Security Management Specialists show 76th-percentile AI task overlap — and about 108,200 annual U.S. openings
- Security Management Specialists rank in the 76th percentile (High band) for AI task overlap across U.S. occupations — a measure of how much of the work today's AI can attempt, not how much is automated.Eloundou et al. (GPTs are GPTs) + Felten AIOE
- The occupation is projected to see about 108,200 U.S. job openings per year (2024–34), counting growth and replacement — a labor-demand projection made independently of AI.BLS Employment Projections 2024–34
- BLS projects employment to be about average (+3%) from 2024 to 2034.BLS Employment Projections 2024–34
- Median annual pay is $81,270, across about 1,128,200 U.S. workers.BLS OEWS (May 2024)
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Security Management Specialists show 76th-percentile AI task overlap — and about 108,200 annual U.S. openings • Security Management Specialists rank in the 76th percentile (High band) for AI task overlap across U.S. occupations — a measure of how much of the work today's AI can attempt, not how much is automated. (Eloundou et al. (GPTs are GPTs) + Felten AIOE) • The occupation is projected to see about 108,200 U.S. job openings per year (2024–34), counting growth and replacement — a labor-demand projection made independently of AI. (BLS Employment Projections 2024–34) • BLS projects employment to be about average (+3%) from 2024 to 2034. (BLS Employment Projections 2024–34) • Median annual pay is $81,270, across about 1,128,200 U.S. workers. (BLS OEWS (May 2024)) Source: Singulariki — "Security Management Specialists". https://singulariki.com/roles/role-13-1199-07 Note: AI task overlap measures what today's AI can attempt, not automation, job loss, or a forecast.
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Sources for this page
Every figure above traces to a named public dataset and the exact release below — not hand-written opinion. See the full methodology for what each measure does and does not mean.
- O*NET 30.3 U.S. Department of Labor / National Center for O*NET Development
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Anthropic Economic Index v4 (2026-01-15) + v2 (2025-03-27) Anthropic
- Microsoft “Working with AI” working-with-ai Microsoft Research
- “GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.) arXiv 2303.10130 OpenAI / academic
- AI Occupational Exposure (AIOE) Felten, Raj & Seamans academic
- ILO / Gmyrek et al. GenAI exposure gradient 2025 International Labour Organization
- IBS O*NET-SOC ↔ ISCO-08 occupation crosswalk 2022 Institute for Structural Research (IBS)
- Frey & Osborne (2013) frey-osborne-automation academic
- Dingel & Neiman (2020) dingel-neiman-workathome academic
Data compiled June 2, 2026. Figures are estimates, not advice.
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Singulariki. "Security Management Specialists." Singulariki: a source-backed encyclopedia of work. Built from O*NET 30.3; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024; BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034; Anthropic Economic Index v4 (2026-01-15) + v2 (2025-03-27); Microsoft “Working with AI” working-with-ai; “GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.) arXiv 2303.10130; AI Occupational Exposure (AIOE) Felten, Raj & Seamans; ILO / Gmyrek et al. GenAI exposure gradient 2025; IBS O*NET-SOC ↔ ISCO-08 occupation crosswalk 2022; Frey & Osborne (2013) frey-osborne-automation; Dingel & Neiman (2020) dingel-neiman-workathome. Accessed June 7, 2026. https://singulariki.com/roles/role-13-1199-07
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Singulariki. (2026). Security Management Specialists. Singulariki: a source-backed encyclopedia of work. Retrieved June 7, 2026, from https://singulariki.com/roles/role-13-1199-07
BibTeX
@misc{singulariki-role-13-1199-07,
title = {Security Management Specialists},
author = {{Singulariki}},
year = {2026},
note = {O*NET 30.3; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024; BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034; Anthropic Economic Index v4 (2026-01-15) + v2 (2025-03-27); Microsoft “Working with AI” working-with-ai; “GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.) arXiv 2303.10130; AI Occupational Exposure (AIOE) Felten, Raj & Seamans; ILO / Gmyrek et al. GenAI exposure gradient 2025; IBS O*NET-SOC ↔ ISCO-08 occupation crosswalk 2022; Frey & Osborne (2013) frey-osborne-automation; Dingel & Neiman (2020) dingel-neiman-workathome. Accessed June 7, 2026},
url = {https://singulariki.com/roles/role-13-1199-07}
} Citations name the underlying public dataset releases — they reflect what this page is built from, not just the URL.