Author(s)

Abdullah Ahmed Al-Subaie

Security Studies Department, College of Graduate Studies, Police Academy, Doha, State of Qatar.

The study aims to explore the nature and significance of security leadership, identify the essential traits and skills required for effective security leaders, and examine their responsibilities. Additionally, the study seeks to address the challenges and difficulties faced by security leaders, particularly within police departments. The study employs a descriptive-analytical approach to describe and analyze the characteristics of security leadership and its responsibilities. It also includes an analysis of the challenges faced by security leaders. The research is based on a review of existing literature and case studies to highlight gaps and obstacles that affect the effectiveness of security leadership. The study is underpinned by the hypothesis that there is a relationship between the challenges faced by security leaders and the traits required for effective performance. The study reveals that security leadership plays a crucial role in maintaining stability and security within a state. Security leaders are required to possess key skills, such as the ability to make quick and effective decisions, coordinate between different teams, and handle crises efficiently. The findings indicate that security leaders face significant challenges, including complex security crises and increasing conflicts, which necessitates the enhancement of leadership skills and ongoing training. The study emphasizes the need for specialized training programs to improve the competence of security leaders and their ability to respond to changing security conditions.

Security Leadership, Security Leaders, Responsibilities, Challenges

Al-Subaie, A. A. (2025) Leadership Responsibilities and Characteristics in Security Work. Open Journal of Leadership, 14, 194-209. doi: 10.4236/ojl.2025.142009.