Security Manager

A Security Manager leads a team of security staff to ensure the safety of people, premises or valuable items. You might take on management tasks such as rostering or recruiting new security personnel or you may organise the logistics of security at large events such as festivals or sporting events. Security Managers may train new staff or provide advice to organisations on their security needs.

Security Managers need to have strong organisational skills and should be able to plan ahead. You need to be good at solving problems and must be able to multitask. It’s important that a Security Manager can communicate well with team members, the general public and others within their organisation. Confliction resolution skills are essential as you may have to deal with difficult or challenging people in your role.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a security manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPP50619

Diploma of Security Risk Management

Blended, On Campus, Online
5 weeks
$0 - $5,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPP40719

Certificate IV in Security Management

Online
12 months
$2,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PSP50316

Diploma of Government Security

Online
12 months
$3,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Manager
CPP41519

Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis

Online
12 months
$2,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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