How To Become An Electronic Security Specialist: What It Is and Career Path

What is an electronic security specialist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025

3 min read

Quoted expert

Matthew McConn

There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an electronic security specialist. For example, did you know that they make an average of $37.9 an hour? That's $78,837 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 0% and produce 1,900 job opportunities across the U.S.

What general advice would you give to an electronic security specialist?

Matthew McConn

Associate Professor of English Education, Department Chair, Binghamton University, SUNY

It's best to be fully certified before you sit for an interview. That means completing the EdTPA and all certification exams. Students tend to put off the EdTPA portfolio, and it hurts their chances when interviewed, since administrators would have to risk the applicant not passing their exam. However, during the pandemic, there have been some alternative options for candidates, so I would strongly recommend they familiarize themselves with those alternatives.

ScoreElectronic Security SpecialistUS Average

Salary

6.2

Avg. Salary $78,837

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity

4.3

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.43%

Asian 8.83%

Black or African American 6.36%

Hispanic or Latino 9.39%

Unknown 4.56%

White 70.43%

Gender

female 6.12%

male 93.88%

Age - 43

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 43

Stress level

7.5

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level

7.8

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance

4.5

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an electronic security specialist

Explore electronic security specialist education requirements

Most common electronic security specialist degrees

Bachelor's

40.0 %

Associate

36.0 %

High School Diploma

20.0 %

Start to develop specific electronic security specialist skills

Skills	Percentages
Lenel	63.75%
Electronic Security Systems	19.52%
Control Systems	16.73%

Complete relevant electronic security specialist training and internships

Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New electronic security specialists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an electronic security specialist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real electronic security specialist resumes.

Research electronic security specialist duties and responsibilities

Manage and navigate numerous motorcade and protective operations throughout the city of Kabul.
Operate station computer in providing information/responses to queries from patrol officers pertaining to vehicle/suspect identification and outstanding citations or warrants.
Operate station computer in providing information/responses to queries from patrol officers pertaining to vehicle/suspect identification and outstanding citations or warrants.

Apply for electronic security specialist jobs

Now it's time to start searching for an electronic security specialist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

Browse job boards for relevant postings
Consult your professional network
Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
Watch out for job scams

How do electronic security specialists rate their job?

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Electronic security specialist reviews

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Pros

Installation on a new Project

Cons

Starting a new project without enough resources