AI exposure score

Security Managers

Security Managers score 48 out of 100, which is elevated exposure to AI. That ranks #275 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 28 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 2 on its own and 23 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 9 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

48/ 100

Elevated

Rank: #275of 923 jobs
US workers: 156,180for Facilities Managers
Median pay: $106,660a year
In real AI use: 9 of 28tasks, April–May 2026

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Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 2 (7%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 23 (82%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 3 (11%)

Prepare reports or make presentations on internal investigations, losses, or violations of regulations, policies and procedures.AI can speed this up on its own · Seen in real AI use
Write or review security-related documents, such as incident reports, proposals, and tactical or strategic initiatives.AI can speed this up on its own
Analyze and evaluate security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement through auditing, review, or assessment.AI can speed this up with extra software
Assess risks to mitigate potential consequences of incidents and develop a plan to respond to incidents.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
Attend meetings, professional seminars, or conferences to keep abreast of changes in executive legislative directives or new technologies impacting security operations.AI can speed this up with extra software
Communicate security status, updates, and actual or potential problems, using established protocols.AI can speed this up with extra software
Conduct physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.AI can speed this up with extra software
Conduct threat or vulnerability analyses to determine probable frequency, criticality, consequence, or severity of natural or man-made disasters or criminal activity on the organization's profitability or delivery of products or services.AI can speed this up with extra software
Coordinate security operations or activities with public law enforcement, fire and other agencies.AI can speed this up with extra software
Create or implement security standards, policies, and procedures.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
Develop budgets for security operations.AI can speed this up with extra software
Develop or manage investigation programs, including collection and preservation of video and notes of surveillance processes or investigative interviews.AI can speed this up with extra software
Develop, arrange for, perform, or assess executive protection activities to reduce security risks.AI can speed this up with extra software
Develop, conduct, support, or assist in governmental reviews, internal corporate evaluations, or assessments of the overall effectiveness of facility and personnel security processes.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
Develop, implement, manage, or evaluate policies and methods to protect personnel against harassment, threats, or violence.AI can speed this up with extra software
Develop, recommend, or manage security procedures for operations or processes, such as security call centers, access control, and reporting tools.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
Direct or participate in emergency management and contingency planning.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
Monitor security policies, programs or procedures to ensure compliance with internal security policies, or applicable government security requirements, policies, and directives.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
Plan security for special and high-risk events.AI can speed this up with extra software
Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company employees, guests, or others on company property.AI can speed this up with extra software
Purchase security-related supplies, equipment, or technology.AI can speed this up with extra software
Review financial reports to ensure efficiency and quality of security operations.AI can speed this up with extra software
Supervise or provide leadership to subordinate security professionals, performing activities such as hiring, investigating applicants' backgrounds, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, or disciplining.AI can speed this up with extra software
Support efforts to reduce substance abuse or other illegal activities in the workplace.AI can speed this up with extra software
Monitor and ensure a sound, ethical environment.Little or no AI speed-up · Seen in real AI use
Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.Little or no AI speed-up
Train subordinate security professionals or other organization members in security rules and procedures.Little or no AI speed-up

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Questions about security managers and AI

Will AI replace security managers?

Not entirely. Parts of the job are likely to change as AI takes over routine tasks. Security Managers score 48 out of 100 (elevated exposure), #275 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 25 of the job's 28 tasks, 2 of them on its own, while 3 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which security managers tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Prepare reports or make presentations on internal investigations, losses, or violations of regulations, policies and procedures"; "Write or review security-related documents, such as incident reports, proposals, and tactical or strategic initiatives".

Which security managers tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Monitor and ensure a sound, ethical environment"; "Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures"; "Train subordinate security professionals or other organization members in security rules and procedures".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 9 of the 28 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as security managers, and what do they earn?

About 156,180 people in the US (figure for Facilities Managers), with median pay of $106,660 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.