Security Managers - Occupations - VTC Occupation Dictionary

Descriptions & Duties

Security Managers supervise the security management and maintenance of buildings/ premises. They oversee a team of security supervisors and security guards/ armed guards and allocate their job duties. They also promote security services and maintain good relationship with owners/ tenants/ customers.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

Physical strength
Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Technology Skills

Technology skills

Computer literacy
Application of technology

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

Creativity
Visualisation
Logical thinking

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

Reading comprehension
Oral / written expression

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

Planning
Organising
Judgement
Decision making

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Management Skills

Management skills

Leadership
Management of finance / time / people / other resources

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Trade Specific Competencies

Professional knowledge and skills in security services

Security Managers have to direct and coordinate an organisation/building security functions, including physical security and safety of employees/tenants, facilities, and assets. They must always apply professional knowledge and skills in security services to solve issues and problems at work.