A Security Consultant works as an advisor and supervisor for all security measures necessary to effectively protect a company or client’s assets. Security Consultants use their knowledge and expertise to assess possible security threats and breaches to prevent them and create contingency protocols and plans for when violations occur.
Security Consultants can work as part of the staff of a company, usually as Head of Security or other managing positions, or they can work as part of a Security Agency providing help and expertise to third parties. Security Consulting Agencies usually work with medium or small businesses and with individuals looking to protect their personal assets.
The work field of a Security Consultant covers a wide range of Security related jobs, including the protection of property, financial assets, valuable objects, people, and information. Security Consultants coordinate an entire team of security specialists (e.g. Property Security, Bodyguards, and Security Guards) to provide a wide range of protection and defensive measures.
Here is a non-exhaustive list of common tasks Security Consultants are required to complete.
We at Lakeside Security we partner with you to provide the security services you need to keep your business running smoothly. We are not your typical provider of security services in Australia.
We will meet with you and your management and staff to:
Analysing the client’s assets and identifying which security measures are needed
Interviewing clients to identify possible security threats.
establishing the necessary security parameters; and
deciding on the best security measures available.
Establishing security protocols and policies, as well as designing security plans to protect the client’s assets:
Creating a set of rules and security standards.
designing policies to protect the client’s interests; and
implementing security measures, providing technical supervision and advice as required.
Meeting with clients:
Explaining security protocols and measures to clients, as well as all related costs (e.g. staff, equipment, and maintenance); and
checking with clients for other possible security issues.
Running vulnerability tests:
Performing risk assessment tests.
analysing possible breaches.
designing countermeasure plans to eliminate risks as much as possible; and
writing and presenting reports based on findings.
Researching the latest security standards:
Keeping up to date with the latest security systems, tools, and technology.
Coordinating a team of security specialists:
Hiring and training new members of the team.
assigning tasks to each member of the team.
creating a schedule of work shifts to provide 24-hour protection when needed.
coordinating and supervising all team activities; and
assessing emergency situations and coordinating an appropriate response.
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