1. Tell me what areas of security you’re involved with. At what level do you operate?
2. Are you in management? If yes, tell me how many staff members you manage, what their roles are, and provide a scope of what your investigation team is charged with.
3. Do you have financial responsibilities in this position? For example, what’s your involvement with budgeting, payroll, equipment purchasing, and contract administration?
4. Are you involved with any internal or external committees or boards? If yes, list them and detail your role.
5. Since joining the company, what have been your most notable successes?
6. Have you received any recognition (e.g. award, letter of recognition, promotion) for your work?
7. What’s your involvement with security program administration? Do you oversee the planning and implementation of new security software/programs, vetting of new hires, master planning for the campus/business, security evaluations, and so on?
8. Do you hold an active security clearance? If yes, list the name and when it expires.
9. Do you work with outside agencies, such as fire, police, emergency response?
10. What’s your involvement with threat assessments? Do you audit existing security programs to detect deficiencies and weaknesses?
11. Are you involved with developing training for security personnel?
12. Are you involved in other areas of security, such as loss prevention or on-site OSHA compliance/safety?
13. Are you involved with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and mentoring other security professionals?
14. Tell me about your case management and investigations tasks?
15. Did I miss anything important? If yes, let me know. 🙂
Keywords Relevant to Security Professionals
Asset Protection Programs
Asset & Resource Planning
Building Access Privileges/Controls
Contract Administration
Contractor Services Management
Corporate Security Standards
Crisis Management
Electronic Surveillance/Security Systems
Emergency Planning/Response Protocols
Evacuation Procedures
Global Security Initiatives (Dignitary & VIP)
HAZMAT Risk Assessments
Labor Relations/Mediation
Loss Prevention
Multi-Site Facilities Management
Operational Security Audits
Physical Security
Protective Services
Risk Assessments/Management
Security Preventative Initiatives
State & Federal Program Compliance
Surveillance/Security Systems
Tactical Field Operations
Training Program Coordination
