NCJ Number
168363
Journal
Journal of Criminal Justice Education Volume: 7 Issue: 1 Dated: (Spring 1996) Pages: 79-97
Date Published
1996
Length
19 pages
Annotation
Security managers and directors were surveyed in 1993 to determine the most important topic areas and subjects for current and prospective security managers in their undergraduate programs.
Abstract
The national sample included more than 5,600 security managers and directors who were members of the American Society for Industrial Security. The 1,490 who responded ranked the importance of 100 subjects in 10 topical areas: criminal justice and security, investigations and intelligence, social science, business, computer security management, government security, information security, physical security, personnel security, and communication. Results revealed that security practitioners clearly emphasized traditional topics related to security and business for an undergraduate program. These topics included physical security and personnel security. Physical security included surveys and audits, hardware, crisis management plans, fire protection, and related topics. Personnel security included pre-employment background checks, the personnel security process, and other topics. Responses varied somewhat by the type and size of the company and the budget. Findings also indicated that those who learn business skills and processes at the undergraduate level are likely to find employment in industries ranging from large businesses to contract security firms. Tables and 26 references