SECURITY AREA MANAGER

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

ASRS retirement plan

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

State of Arizona's Department of Economic Security (DES) Office of Inspector General seeks a qualified Investigator Senior acting as Security Area Manager. You will direct security strategies, oversee contracted personnel, and lead investigations across multiple DES facilities. Strong collaboration with PSA leadership is essential.

The role emphasizes incident investigations, vendor reporting, and ensuring contract compliance while maintaining safety and effectiveness of security operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in security and investigations across multiple facilities.
• Ability to direct contract security staff and DES personnel.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development and management of security strategies at multiple DES facilities.
• Conduct investigations of incidents involving contracted security staff and prepare reports.
• Submit Vendor Performance Reports to State Procurement.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to monitor contract obligations.

Skills

Security management

Investigations

Contracted staff supervision

Crisis management

Policy interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Drive to locations in AZ

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Office of Inspector General (OIG), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as a Investigator Senior. This position will serve as a Security Area Manager. In cooperation with the DES Office of Inspector General, Protective Services Administration (PSA) senior leadership, the Investigator Senior (Security Area Manager) directs the development, implementation, and management of effective security strategies at multiple DES facilities in assigned areas of responsibility. This role develops, maintains, and updates security plans, procedures, and processes, to include those implemented by contracted security personnel. The Security Area Manager conducts initial investigative activities as needed. Directs contract security staff, and DES staff at various facilities to ensure security needs are met. Conducts thorough investigations of incidents involving contracted security staff, submits Vendor Performance Reports of investigation and findings to Office of Procurement /State Procurement. This position maintains effective communication with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders to monitor and ensure contract obligations are met.

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for lifelong income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

Knowledge of:

• Federal, state and local laws relating to security, law enforcement, search and seizure, arrest and use of force procedures firearms and tactics utilized in emergency situations
• Emergency procedures; security, fire and environmental alarm systems and the action appropriate in the event of their activation
• First Aid
• Electronic devices (i.e. radio and communications, computers, monitors, recording, and photography) and other security equipment
• Personal computer operations in a network environment
• Evidence handling procedures, crime analysis, investigation and Intelligence gathering
• Methods and techniques of statistical research, analysis, and probability modeling
• Google Suite products

Skills In:

• Understanding complex written documents and policies, and interpreting how those policies should be applied at a local level
• Preparing and editing official correspondence, training materials and reports to include format, edit tables and charts
• Understanding and applying crisis management techniques
• Reviewing and analyzing data and information from multiple sources to extract facts
• Reviewing and evaluation of activities and develop effective methods for improvement
• Presenting training in individual, small and large group settings
• Industry physical security standards

Ability to:

• Establish effective working relationships, both internal and external to the Department
• Direct contracted staff toward the effective accomplishment of their duties and responsibilities
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe and effective manner and not be hazard to self or others
• Assume duties and responsibilities in the absence of the department supervisor for short periods
• Develop local security policies and procedures at the direction of senior management
• Conduct fact finding research
• Utilize problem solving techniques
• Maintain confidence and composure in high stress situations
• Must be able to drive to and from locations in Arizona

Selective Preference(s)

NA