This is a Career Ladder, Job Description and Salary Analysis model that was developed for most of the occupations focused on by PAASP. It should be helpful to employers in assessing job requirements and the latest market data for salary analysis in particular occupations, as well as helpful to individuals who are looking to progress in or change careers. There may be some modifications to this model, but it’s complete for the most part. You may download this for your use.

This is a list of occupational groups and jobs that are contained in this model.

Physical Security & Investigation Occupational Cluster

Key Occupation: Security Officer/Guard
Key Occupation: Private Detective
Key Occupation: Investigator/Private Investigator
Key Occupation: Security Manager
Key Occupation: Loss Prevention Manager
Key Occupation: Security Director

IT/Cyber Security & Investigations Occupational Cluster

Key Occupation: Computer Security Specialist
Key Occupation: Computer Fraud Prevention Specialist
Key Occupation: Computer Forensics Examiner
Key Occupation: Information Systems Security Analyst
Key Occupation: Firewall Administrator
Key Occupation: IT Security Director / IT Risk Director
Key Occupation: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Contingency Planning or Business Continuity Planning Occupational Cluster

Key Occupation: Emergency Management Specialist
Key Occupation: Business Resiliency Specialist
Key Occupation: Business Recovery Specialist
Key Occupation: Business Continuity Planner
Key Occupation: Manager of Emergency Management
Key Occupation: Director, Disaster Management Center / Safety Director

Fraud & Forensic Accounting Occupational Cluster (Fraud)

Key Occupation: Fraud Examiner / Internal Auditor
Key Occupation: Forensic Accounting Manager / Internal Audit Manager
Key Occupation: Corporate Fraud Director / Audit Director
Key Occupation: Forensic Science Technicians
Key Occupation: Forensic Manager

Physical Security & Investigation Occupational Cluster (Enforcement)

Key Occupation: Criminal Investigator
Key Occupation: Police Detective
Key Occupation: Manager of Police & Detectives
Key Occupation: Chief of Police
Key Occupation: Professional EMT
Key Occupation: Forest Fire Fighter
Key Occupation: Professional Fire Fighter
Key Occupation: Hazardous Materials Removal Worker
Key Occupation: Director of Emergency Management

Safety and Environmental Occupational Cluster

Key Occupation: Occupational Health and Safety Technician
Key Occupation: Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Key Occupation: Industrial Safety and Health Engineers
Key Occupation: Safety Inspector
Key Occupation: Safety Engineer
Key Occupation: Safety Supervisor
Key Occupation: Safety Manager
Key Occupation: Safety and Security Director
Key Occupation: Environmental Health and Safety Officer