Homeland Security | University of the District of Columbia

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessSpeaking

Knowledge

Public Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageLaw and GovernmentAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionFluency of IdeasSpeech RecognitionSpeech Clarity

Tasks

Develop budgets for security operations.
Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.
Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company employees, guests, or others on

Technology

Facilities management softwareData base user interface and query softwareOffice suite softwareCommunications server softwareWeb page creation and editing software

Tools

Approach detection systemsComputer laser printersExplosives detectorsFire alarm systemsKeyless entry systemsLaptop computersMultiline telephone systemsPersonal computersPhysical access control systemsSecurity alarm systemsTeleconferencing equipmentVideo surveillance systemsVideoconferencing equipment

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium11-3013.01	Security Managers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Enterprise security strategy — set long-range direction for organizational security programs across multiple sites or business units, aligning objectives with executive leadership and board-level governance.
Organizational risk posture — lead enterprise-wide risk assessments, establish tolerance thresholds, and institutionalize a culture of proactive threat identification and mitigation across all departments.
Security policy and regulatory frameworks — establish authoritative standards and governance structures that satisfy public safety law, industry regulations, and international compliance requirements.
Security budget portfolio — secure and allocate multi-year capital and operational funding by presenting evidence-based cases to C-suite executives and finance committees.
Emergency and crisis management leadership — direct organizational response to large-scale crises by commanding cross-functional teams and interfacing with government and media stakeholders under extreme pressure.
Security leadership pipeline — mentor and develop managers and senior specialists through structured coaching, succession planning, and targeted learning strategies that build organizational capability.
Technology and innovation roadmap — evaluate emerging security technologies and lead enterprise adoption of advanced surveillance, analytics, and cybersecurity tools to future-proof organizational defenses.
Interagency and external partnerships — cultivate strategic relationships with law enforcement, intelligence agencies, industry associations, and vendors to enhance organizational security intelligence and response capacity.
Security performance and accountability systems — design and implement organizational metrics, audit frameworks, and continuous improvement processes that hold all levels of security leadership accountable for outcomes.
Organizational resilience programs — lead development and integration of business continuity, crisis communications, and workforce safety programs that ensure operational endurance across catastrophic incident scenarios.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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