How much does a Security Specialist make in Grand Island, NE? The average Security Specialist salary in Grand Island, NE is $60,897 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $50,272 and $74,844. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Security Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Security Specialist Salary $40,598 Grand Island,NE February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Security Specialist Salary $50,272 Grand Island,NE February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Security Specialist Salary $60,897 Grand Island,NE February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Security Specialist Salary $74,844 Grand Island,NE February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Security Specialist Salary $87,542 Grand Island,NE February 26, 2024
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What skills does a Security Specialist need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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Guest Service: Guest services is a division of the hospitality industry. The goal of guest services is to provide customers with an enjoyable experience, primarily in the hotel and spa industry, sports facilities, and event venues.

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Personnel security: Controlling and assessing all personnel to enforce compliance with the information security program.

Customer Service 23.43%
Guest Service 5.99%
Personnel security 3.51%
Others 67.07%

Job Description for Security Specialist

Security Specialist administers, coordinates, and evaluates security programs that support the strategy, policies, and standards established for the physical safety of all visitors, employees, or customers to the organization's facilities and the security of property and assets. Compiles data and analyzes results of audits, inspections, daily logs, and incident reports to assess security vulnerabilities, measure program effectiveness, and identify the need for additional resources. Being a Security Specialist coordinates any required security clearance processing or investigative research for employees or job candidates with applicable entities. Assists with the development of training, education programs, and communications on security policies and topics to ensure staff is prepared for potential security issues, crisis response, disaster recovery, evacuation, workplace violence, and other emergency events. Additionally, Security Specialist monitors communications and stays informed about local, state, provincial, or federal security-related information, directives, and events. May coordinate or assist with investigations and critical event responses in coordination with law enforcement and other officials. Understands law enforcement methods, tactics, and procedures. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Security Specialist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Security Specialist typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Security Specialist

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Security Specialist, the first career path typically progresses to Security Director - Casino.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Senior Security Specialist position, and then progresses to Security Supervisor.

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Security Specialist salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Security Specialist, the highest Security Specialist salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Security Specialist salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Security Specialist salary is in Miami, FL, where the Security Specialist salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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