Decision Tool

Do you have any one of the following Level 5 (or above) qualifications?

SyI Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Security Management
Relevant BTEC Level 5 Professional Diploma (or above)
Relevant University Qualification at Level 5 or above* or international equivalent
ASIS CPP/PSP/PCI
ISMI CSMP
Relevant NVQ Level 5
Relevant C&G Professional Recognition Award at Level 5 or above
CMI Management Diploma at Level 5 or above
(ISC)2 CISSP/CCSP/CCFP/CSSLP/CAP
ISACA CISM/CGEIT/CISA/CRISC
ATHE Level 6 Diploma in Strategic Risk and Crisis Management

Do you have a minimum of 3 years middle or senior security management experience?

Have you completed the Security Institute’s Certificate in Security Management?

Do you have a minimum of 3 years general security experience?

Do you have any one of the following Level 3 (or above) qualifications?

SyI Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Security Management
Relevant BTEC qualification at Level 3
Relevant NVQ L3 or above
(ISC)² CISSP/CCSP/CCFP/CSSLP/CAP
ISACA CGEIT/CISA/CISM/CRISC
Any other relevant qualification recognised on the Regulated Qualifications Framework at Level 3 or above

Are you currently studying towards on a full or part time course in a security related subject?

Middle/Senior Security Manager (Strategic Lead and/or Influence)

The following is a range of indicators but is not to be considered exhaustive

A person who directs or controls and is responsible for the strategic management of physical, personnel, cyber or technical security through:

planning, interpretation or implementation of security policy and/or
people, processes or functions and having authority to delegate responsibility to others and/or
being a subject matter expert or analyst advising to senior management level or entities on security issues and/or
being an appropriately qualified academic or instructor researching or delivering in security-related areas:
- in person
- via distance or e-Learning programmes
- via an accredited third party

First Line Security Manager (Operational/Tactical Control and/or Decision Making)

The following is a range of indicators but is not to be considered exhaustive

Manages security staff, functions or processes at a level directly above non-managerial employees (eg: Supervisors, Team Leaders) and/or
Focus on immediate operational responsibility (control/coordination/quality and performance monitoring) and/or
Responsible for initial decision making and whether to escalate to more senior manager and/or
Responsible for assignment of employee tasks and work/shift rotas and/or
Guides and supervises staff on a day to day basis and/or
Responsibility for the resolution of staff issues and making recommendations and/or
Motivation, career planning and performance feedback

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