Sociology

Sociology uses behavioral research methods to answer fundamental questions about why and how groups of people behave the way they do; from work to school to relationships with others. How social forces like culture, the economy, and social inequality are focal points of the major.

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Sociology provides an excellent foundation for work in a wide variety of fields in public and social service, law, research, health, and nearly every industry. Sociology emphasizes hidden and overlooked elements of human collective behaviors, from the most mundane social habits to world-changing protest movements. Social theories and research assists our understanding of behaviors that many casually notice but do not deeply observe, yet sociologists strive to understand and describe hidden structures that encourage some actions and prohibit others.

Program Length

Four semesters with 12 units per semester.

Transfer Options

Students commonly transfer to local universities to complete their undergraduate work in sociology, including UC Irvine, UC Los Angeles, CSU Fullerton, and CSU Long Beach.

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CSU Transfer

This is only a sample academic plan. Some CSU majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor, check ASSIST.org, and check IVC's catalog to create a customized education plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
STAT C1000 (MATH 10) or PSYC 10*	Statistics Course	2 & Major	3
SOC 1/1H or SOC 2	Introduction to Sociology or Social Problems	4 & Major	3
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	1C	3
ETHNIC STUDIES	Ethnic Studies GE Course	6	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Units
ENGL C1001 (WR 2)	Critical Thinking and Writing	1B	4
SOC 20	Race and Ethnic Group Relations	4 & Major	3
ARTS	Arts GE Course	3A	3
GS 10 or GS 20	Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies or Gender and Contemporary Society	4 & Major	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective		2-3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Units
SOC 10 or SOC 30	Introduction to Marriage and Family or Social Psychology	4 & Major	3
Social Justice Major	Social Justice Studies AA-T Major Course from Areas 2, 3 or 5	Major	3
HIST 20 or HIST 21	American History Course	3B	3
PHYSICAL SCIENCE	Physical Science GE Course	5A	3
SCIENCE LAB	Physical Science Lab	5C	1
TRANSFER ELECTIVE	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		1-3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CAL-GETC AREA/MAJOR	Units
POLS C1000 (PS 1)	American Government and Politics	4 & Major	3
SOC 19	Sociology of Sex and Gender (Spring Only)	4 & Major	3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE	Chinese, Japanese, French, Sign Launguage or Spanish	3B	4-5
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE	Biological Science GE Course	5B	3
TRANSFER ELECTIVE	CSU Transferable Elective		3

Students can take PSYC 10 or another math course that meets the CSU transfer math requirement in CSU GE Area B4; however, PSYC 10 is recommended.

*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.

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This is only a sample academic plan. Some UC majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor and check ASSIST.org to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Cal GETC AREA/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
STAT C1000 (MATH 10) or PSYC 10*	Statistics Course	2 & Major	3-4
SOC 1 or 1H	Introduction to Sociology or Honors	4 & Major	3
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	1C	3
Arts	Arts GE Course	3A	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Cal GETC AREA/Major	Units
ENGL C1001 (WR 2)	Critical Thinking and Writing	1B	4
SOC 2	Social Problems	4 & Major	3
PHIL 2 or PS 5	Introduction Ethics or Political Philosophy	3B	3
ANTH 1	Physical Anthropology Course	5B	3
ANTH 1 LAB	Physical Anthropology Lab Course	5C	1

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Cal GETC AREA/Major	Units
SOC 15 or SOC 30	Socialization of the Child or Social Psychology	4	3
SOC 10	Introduction to Marriage and Family	4	3
TRANSFER ELECTIVE	UC Transfer Elective		3
ANTH 2	Cultural Anthropology	4	3
HISTORY	Any UC Transfer History Course	3B or 4	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Cal GETC AREA/Major	Units
SOC 3	Global Sociology: Change in the Modern World System	4	3
SOC 19	The Sociology of Sex and Gender (Spring Only)	4	3
SOC 20	Ethnic and Minority Group Relations	4	3
PHYSICAL SCIENCE	Physical Science GE Course	5A	3
ETHNIC STUDIES	Ethnic Studies GE Course	6	3

Students can take PSYC 10 or another math course that meets the UC transfer math requirement for IGETC GE Area 2A; however, PSYC 10 is recommended.

This is only a sample academic plan. Some CSU majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor, check ASSIST.org, and check IVC's catalog to create a customized education plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Cal GETC AREA/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
STAT C1000 (MATH 10) or PSYC 10*	Statistics Course	2 & Major	3
SOC 1 or 1H	Introduction to Sociology or Honors	4 & Major	3
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	1C	3
TRANSFER ELECTIVE	CSU Transferable Elective		1-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Cal GETC AREA/Major	Units
ENGL C1001 (WR 2)	Ethnic Studies GE Course	1B	4
SOC 2	Social Problems	4 & Major	3
ARTS	Arts GE Course	3A	3
PHYSICAL SCIENCE	Physical Science GE Course	5A	3
ETHNIC STUDIES	Introduction to Public Speaking	6	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Cal GETC AREA/Major	Units
SOC 10, 19, 20 or 30	Various Sociology Courses	4 & Major	3
SOC 10, 19, 20 or 30	Various Sociology Courses	4 & Major	3
HIST 20 or HIST 21	American History Through the Civil War or American History Since the Civil War	3B or 4	3
ANTH 1	Physical Anthropology	5B	3
ANTH 1 LAB	Physical Anthropology Lab	5C	1
PHIL 2 or PS 5	Introduction to Ethics or Political Philosophy	3B	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Cal GETC AREA/Major	Units
SOC 3, 10, 15, 19, 20 or 30	Various Sociology Courses	4 & Major	3
POLS C1000 (PS 1)	American Government and Politics	4	3
HISTORY	Any CSU Transferable History Course	3B & 4	3
TRANSFER ELECTIVE	CSU Transferable Elective		3

Students can take PSYC 10 or another math course that meets the CSU transfer math requirement for CSU GE Area B4; however, PSYC 10 is recommended.

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
STAT C1000 (MATH 10) or PSYC 10*	Statistics Course	2	3
SOC 1 or 1H	Introduction to Sociology or Honors	4 & Major	3
ANTH 2	Cultural Anthropology	4 & Major	3
Lifelong Health**	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	8 A/B/C	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
COMM C1000 (COMM 1)	Introduction to Public Speaking	1B	3
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking	1C	3-4
SOC 3	Global Sociology: Change in the Modern World System	4 & Major	3
SOC 10	Introduction to Marriage and Family	4 &Major	3
ARTS AND LANGUAGES	Arts and Languages GE Course	3A	3-5

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
SOC 2	Social Problems	4 & Major	3
SOC 15	Socialization of the Child (Recommended Elective)	4	3
PHIL 2 or PS 5	Introduction to Ethics or Political Philosophy	3B	3
AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS	American Institutions GE Course	7	3
ETHNIC STUDIES	Ethnic Studies GE Course	6	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
SOC 19	The Sociology of Sex and Gender (Recommended Elective)	4	3
SOC 20	Race and Ethnic Group Relations	4 & Major	3
ANTH 1	Physical Anthropology	5	3
LIFELONG HEALTH**	Lifelong Health and Personal DevelopLifelong Health and Personal Development GE Coursement GE Course	8 A/B/C	2-3

Students can take PSYC 10 or another math course that meets the AA GE math requirement for GE Area 2; however, PSYC 10 is recommended.
Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.

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Security Managers

Median Salary

$108,179

Job Growth

Education

Certificate
5%

Associate's Degree
15%

Bachelor's Degree
60%

Master's Degree
20%

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Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

New workers start around $59,300. Normal pay is $108,179 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $170,816.

Education

Certificate
5%

Associate's Degree
15%

Bachelor's Degree
60%

Master's Degree
20%

Core Tasks

Analyze and evaluate security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement through auditing, review, or assessment.
Assess risks to mitigate potential consequences of incidents and develop a plan to respond to incidents.
Attend meetings, professional seminars, or conferences to keep abreast of changes in executive legislative directives or new technologies impacting security operations.
Communicate security status, updates, and actual or potential problems, using established protocols.
Conduct physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
Conduct threat or vulnerability analyses to determine probable frequency, criticality, consequence, or severity of natural or man-made disasters or criminal activity on the organization's profitability or delivery of products or services.
Coordinate security operations or activities with public law enforcement, fire and other agencies.
Create or implement security standards, policies, and procedures.
Develop budgets for security operations.
Develop or manage investigation programs, including collection and preservation of video and notes of surveillance processes or investigative interviews.
Develop, arrange for, perform, or assess executive protection activities to reduce security risks.
Develop, conduct, support, or assist in governmental reviews, internal corporate evaluations, or assessments of the overall effectiveness of facility and personnel security processes.
Develop, implement, manage, or evaluate policies and methods to protect personnel against harassment, threats, or violence.
Develop, recommend, or manage security procedures for operations or processes, such as security call centers, access control, and reporting tools.
Direct or participate in emergency management and contingency planning.
Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.
Monitor and ensure a sound, ethical environment.
Monitor security policies, programs or procedures to ensure compliance with internal security policies, or applicable government security requirements, policies, and directives.
Plan security for special and high-risk events.
Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company employees, guests, or others on company property.
Prepare reports or make presentations on internal investigations, losses, or violations of regulations, policies and procedures.
Purchase security-related supplies, equipment, or technology.
Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.
Review financial reports to ensure efficiency and quality of security operations.
Supervise or provide leadership to subordinate security professionals, performing activities such as hiring, investigating applicants' backgrounds, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, or disciplining.
Support efforts to reduce substance abuse or other illegal activities in the workplace.
Train subordinate security professionals or other organization members in security rules and procedures.
Write or review security-related documents, such as incident reports, proposals, and tactical or strategic initiatives.

Median Salary

$108,179

Job Growth

Emergency Management Directors

Median Salary

$109,491

Job Growth

+6%

Education

Some College
8%

Associate's Degree
16%

Bachelor's Degree
56%

Master's Degree
20%

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Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.

New workers start around $65,957. Normal pay is $109,491 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $180,419.

Education

Some College
8%

Associate's Degree
16%

Bachelor's Degree
56%

Master's Degree
20%

Core Tasks

Keep informed of activities or changes that could affect the likelihood of an emergency, as well as those that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation.
Prepare emergency situation status reports that describe response and recovery efforts, needs, and preliminary damage assessments.
Prepare plans that outline operating procedures to be used in response to disasters or emergencies, such as hurricanes, nuclear accidents, and terrorist attacks, and in recovery from these events.
Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, such as ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special needs plans and programs.
Develop and maintain liaisons with municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination, and exchanges of personnel and equipment.
Apply for federal funding for emergency-management-related needs and administer and report on the progress of such grants.
Design and administer emergency or disaster preparedness training courses that teach people how to effectively respond to major emergencies and disasters.
Inspect facilities and equipment, such as emergency management centers and communications equipment, to determine their operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations.
Consult with officials of local and area governments, schools, hospitals, and other institutions to determine their needs and capabilities in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency.
Attend meetings, conferences, and workshops related to emergency management to learn new information and to develop working relationships with other emergency management specialists.
Collaborate with other officials to prepare and analyze damage assessments following disasters or emergencies.
Propose alteration of emergency response procedures based on regulatory changes, technological changes, or knowledge gained from outcomes of previous emergency situations.
Develop and perform tests and evaluations of emergency management plans in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Keep informed of federal, state, and local regulations affecting emergency plans and ensure that plans adhere to these regulations.
Review emergency plans of individual organizations, such as medical facilities, to ensure their adequacy.
Develop instructional materials for the public and make presentations to citizens' groups to provide information on emergency plans and their implementation processes.
Maintain and update all resource materials associated with emergency preparedness plans.
Train local groups in the preparation of long-term plans that are compatible with federal and state plans.
Provide communities with assistance in applying for federal funding for emergency management facilities, radiological instrumentation, and other related items.
Conduct surveys to determine the types of emergency-related needs to be addressed in disaster planning or provide technical support to others conducting such surveys.
Study emergency plans used elsewhere to gather information for plan development.
Develop and implement training procedures and strategies for radiological protection, detection, and decontamination.

Median Salary

$109,491

Job Growth

+6%

Compliance Managers

Median Salary

$89,763

Job Growth

+9%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
9%

Certificate
7%

Some College
1%

Associate's Degree
5%

Bachelor's Degree
63%

Master's Degree
14%

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Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

New workers start around $41,995. Normal pay is $89,763 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $222,412.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
9%

Certificate
7%

Some College
1%

Associate's Degree
5%

Bachelor's Degree
63%

Master's Degree
14%

Core Tasks

Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required.
Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compliance reporting systems, policies, and practices.
File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies.
Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.
Consult with corporate attorneys as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues.
Provide employee training on compliance related topics, policies, or procedures.
Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues.
Serve as a confidential point of contact for employees to communicate with management, seek clarification on issues or dilemmas, or report irregularities.
Verify that all regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated.
Prepare management reports regarding compliance operations and progress.
Disseminate written policies and procedures related to compliance activities.
Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.
Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, or best practices.
Advise internal management or business partners on the implementation or operation of compliance programs.
Monitor compliance systems to ensure their effectiveness.
Direct the development or implementation of policies and procedures related to compliance throughout an organization.
Design or implement improvements in communication, monitoring, or enforcement of compliance standards.
Provide assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews.
Collaborate with human resources departments to ensure the implementation of consistent disciplinary action strategies in cases of compliance standard violations.

Median Salary

$89,763

Job Growth

+9%

Loss Prevention Managers

Median Salary

$89,763

Job Growth

+9%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
14%

Certificate
9%

Some College
9%

Associate's Degree
9%

Bachelor's Degree
59%

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Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.

New workers start around $41,995. Normal pay is $89,763 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $222,412.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
14%

Certificate
9%

Some College
9%

Associate's Degree
9%

Bachelor's Degree
59%

Core Tasks

Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of corporate loss prevention policies.
Review loss prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines.
Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.
Train loss prevention staff, retail managers, or store employees on loss control and prevention measures.
Investigate or interview individuals suspected of shoplifting or internal theft.
Provide recommendations and solutions in crisis situations such as workplace violence, protests, and demonstrations.
Identify potential for loss and develop strategies to eliminate it.
Hire or supervise loss prevention staff.
Advise retail managers on compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, or standards.
Develop and maintain partnerships with federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies or members of the retail loss prevention community.
Perform or direct inventory investigations in response to shrink results outside of acceptable ranges.
Maintain documentation of all loss prevention activity.
Assess security needs across locations to ensure proper deployment of loss prevention resources, such as staff and technology.
Visit stores to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Verify correct use and maintenance of physical security systems, such as closed-circuit television, merchandise tags, and burglar alarms.
Analyze retail data to identify current or emerging trends in theft or fraud.
Monitor compliance to operational, safety, or inventory control procedures, including physical security standards.
Direct loss prevention audit programs including target store audits, maintenance audits, safety audits, or electronic article surveillance (EAS) audits.
Coordinate theft and fraud investigations involving career criminals or organized group activities.
Collaborate with law enforcement to investigate and solve external theft or fraud cases.
Supervise surveillance, detection, or criminal processing related to theft and criminal cases.
Perform cash audits and deposit investigations to fully account for store cash.
Recommend improvements in loss prevention programs, staffing, scheduling, or training.
Direct installation of covert surveillance equipment, such as security cameras.
Monitor and review paperwork procedures and systems to prevent error-related shortages.
Advise retail establishments on development of loss-investigation procedures.

Median Salary

$89,763

Job Growth

+9%

Labor Relations Specialists

Median Salary

$82,417

Job Growth

-28%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
20%

Associate's Degree
10%

Bachelor's Degree
40%

Master's Degree
30%

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Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.

New workers start around $47,145. Normal pay is $82,417 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $128,233.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
20%

Associate's Degree
10%

Bachelor's Degree
40%

Master's Degree
30%

Core Tasks

Negotiate collective bargaining agreements.
Monitor company or workforce adherence to labor agreements.
Present the position of the company or of labor during arbitration or other labor negotiations.
Draft contract proposals or counter-proposals for collective bargaining or other labor negotiations.
Write letters related to labor relations activities, such as letters to amend collective bargaining agreements, letters of dispute or conciliation, or letters to seek clarification of contract terms.
Call or meet with union, company, government, or other interested parties to discuss labor relations matters, such as contract negotiations or grievances.
Interpret contractual agreements for employers and employees engaged in collective bargaining or other labor relations processes.
Investigate and evaluate union complaints or arguments to determine viability.
Recommend collective bargaining strategies, goals, or objectives.
Assess the impact of union proposals on company or government operations.
Prepare evidence for disciplinary hearings, including preparing witnesses to testify.
Mediate discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
Propose resolutions for collective bargaining or other labor or contract negotiations.
Review and approve employee disciplinary actions, such as written reprimands, suspensions, or terminations.
Advise management on matters related to the administration of contracts or employee discipline or grievance procedures.
Assess risk levels associated with collective bargaining strategies.
Review employer practices or employee data to ensure compliance with contracts on matters such as wages, hours, or conditions of employment.
Select mediators or arbitrators for labor disputes or contract negotiations.
Draft rules or regulations to govern collective bargaining activities in collaboration with company, government, or employee representatives.
Identify alternatives to proposals of unions, employees, companies, or government agencies.
Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings related to labor relations or labor contracts.
Train managers or supervisors on topics related to labor relations, such as working conditions, safety, or equal opportunity practices.
Develop methods to monitor employee satisfaction with policies or working conditions, including grievance or complaint procedures.
Research case law or outcomes of previous case hearings.
Schedule or coordinate the details of grievance hearings or other meetings.

Median Salary

$82,417

Job Growth

-28%

Security Management Specialists

Median Salary

$76,664

Job Growth

+7%

Education

Certificate
8%

Some College
4%

Associate's Degree
15%

Bachelor's Degree
69%

Master's Degree
4%

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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.

New workers start around $36,807. Normal pay is $76,664 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $146,779.

Education

Certificate
8%

Some College
4%

Associate's Degree
15%

Bachelor's Degree
69%

Master's Degree
4%

Core Tasks

Train personnel in security procedures or use of security equipment.
Assess the nature and level of physical security threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined.
Budget and schedule security design work.
Conduct security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities related to physical security or staff safety.
Design security policies, programs, or practices to ensure adequate security relating to alarm response, access card use, and other security needs.
Design, implement, or establish requirements for security systems, video surveillance, motion detection, or closed-circuit television systems to ensure proper installation and operation.
Develop conceptual designs of security systems.
Develop or review specifications for design or construction of security systems.
Engineer, install, maintain, or repair security systems, programmable logic controls, or other security-related electronic systems.
Inspect fire, intruder detection, or other security systems.
Inspect physical security design features, installations, or programs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
Interview witnesses or suspects to identify persons responsible for security breaches or to establish losses, pursue prosecutions, or obtain restitution.
Monitor tapes or digital recordings to identify the source of losses.
Monitor the work of contractors in the design, construction, and startup phases of security systems.
Outline system security criteria for pre-bid meetings with clients and companies to ensure comprehensiveness and appropriateness for implementation.
Perform risk analyses so that appropriate countermeasures can be developed.
Prepare documentation for case reports or court proceedings.
Prepare, maintain, or update security procedures, security system drawings, or related documentation.
Provide system design and integration recommendations.
Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures.
Respond to emergency situations on an on-call basis.
Review design drawings or technical documents for completeness, correctness, or appropriateness.
Test security measures for final acceptance and implement or provide procedures for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the measures.

Median Salary

$76,664

Job Growth

+7%

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Social Justice Studies

CSU Transfer: Social Justice Studies, AA-T*

Sociology

UC Transfer: Sociology, Major*

CSU Transfer: Sociology, AA-T*

Sociology, AA

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Security Managers

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