Parks Security & Safety Leader

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Parks and Recreation in Austin, TX is seeking a Security Manager to lead city-wide security operations across parklands, facilities, and events. You will develop and enforce security standards, coordinate with public safety agencies, and manage protective technologies to safeguard assets and visitors.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 7+ years in security, CPTED experience, SOPs and contingency planning, plus strong budgeting and reporting skills; occasional travel to multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years in administering security provisions of DHS/OEM.
• Experience leading park staff across municipal open spaces.
• Knowledge of CPTED principles and security design.
• Experience establishing SOPs, contingency plans and facility security standards.
• Ability to manage budgets, forecasts and report findings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security standards, policies, and procedures.
• Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and emergency services.
• Prepare reports on investigations and incidents and losses.
• Direct emergency management drills and risk assessments.
• Develop budgets and forecasts for security operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Policy development

Emergency management

Budgeting

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in field related to the job

Tools

Video surveillance systems

Access control systems

Security management software

Job description

Austin Parks and Recreation in Austin, TX is seeking a Security Manager to lead city-wide security operations across parklands, facilities, and events. You will develop and enforce security standards, coordinate with public safety agencies, and manage protective technologies to safeguard assets and visitors.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 7+ years in security, CPTED experience, SOPs and contingency planning, plus strong budgeting and reporting skills; occasional travel to multiple