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Homeland Security Specialist

Career Overview

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.


Career Outlook


Projections 2022-2030

New job opportunities are likely in the future. With a
6% Percent change.


2020 Employment

1,777,300

2030 Employment

1,876,500

What training is needed?

People starting in this career usually have:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • No work experience
  • No on-the-job training

Programs that can prepare you for this career are:
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce

What does a typical day look like?

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2055370
Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.