Security Manager

Travis County; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Travis County is seeking a senior security leader to develop and manage countywide physical security programs. The role leads supervision of security coordinators and personnel, enforces standards, and coordinates with law enforcement to align security with overall policy.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and extensive security program management experience in a public sector setting. It may require a flexible schedule and involves budget development and staff oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice or related field and twelve (12) years experience in a security field including at least six (6) years experience managing a security management department (preferably in a public sector setting).
• OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Responsibilities

• Develops, organizes and manages security programs and initiatives to include standards regarding approved electronic security systems. Develops and implements appropriate standard operating procedures.
• Provides oversight and administration of access control systems, including hard key, access card systems and surveillance systems.
• Develops and enforces physical security standards. Provides management of maintenance/testing of physical security systems.
• Provides management of security monitoring operations and electronic security systems.
• Develops and evaluates metrics for analysis of security program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Maintains good working relationships with County leadership, elected/appointed officials, employees and the general public.
• Advocates for security initiatives, funding and compliance.
• Provides regular coordination with appropriate law enforcement to ensure consistency and cohesion between physical security concepts and law enforcement initiatives.
• Oversees staff including hiring recommendations, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and ensures activities are consistent with goals and objectives.
• Develops, implements and monitors the departmental security budget.

Skills

Management

Supervisory

Data analysis

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Genetec Security Center

Job description

Develops and manages TCJPD security programs, including development and implementation of physical security policies and procedures, and training, including supervision of security coordinators, and security personnel management. Establishes and enforces physical security standards and ensures compliance with physical security requirements. Manages the performance of threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments for the department, including the physical security process that includes access control systems, badge systems, alarms, intrusion detection, and video monitoring with working knowledge of Genetec Security Center Software Systems or similar. Assists with security budget development.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a job classification within the Management job family. Incumbents in this classification have responsibility to develop and implement Countywide physical security programs. Reports to the Director, Facilities Management Department. This classification may require a flexible work schedule.

• Develops, organizes and manages security programs and initiatives to include standards regarding approved electronic security systems.Develops and implements appropriate standard operating procedures.
• Provides oversight and administration of access control systems, including hard key, access card systems and surveillance systems.
• Develops and enforces physical security standards. Provides management of maintenance/testing of physical security systems.
• Provides management of security monitoring operations and electronic security systems.
• Develops and evaluates metrics for analysis of security program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Maintains good working relationships with County leadership, elected/appointed officials, employees and the general public. Advocates for security initiatives, funding and compliance.
• Provides regular coordination with appropriate law enforcement to ensure consistency and cohesion between physical security concepts and law enforcement initiatives.
• Oversees staff including hiring recommendations, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and ensures activities are consistent with goals and objectives. Seeks and creates opportunities for improved performance, learning and development of staff. Identifies and addresses problems or conflicts.
• Develops, implements and monitors the departmental security budget.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice or related field and twelve (12) years experience in a security field including at least six (6) years experience managing a security management department (preferably in a public sector setting);

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements

Valid Texas Driver's License.

Preferred

Ten (10) years of experience in juvenile corrections facilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Management and supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, rules, permits, licenses, purposes, sources, standards, policies and procedures.
• Mechanics of security-related technology, best practices and theories and the implementation of security strategies.
• Contract administration practices, procedures, methods and negotiation techniques and services.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.

Skill in

• Managing staff, allocating resources and evaluating programs.
• Leadership and collaboration.
• Data analysis, problem-solving and decision-making.
• Contract negotiation and compliance.
• Developing and monitoring program budgets.
• Both verbal and written communication, including presentations.
• Operating a variety of modern office equipment.

Ability to

• Supervise, plan and implement department operations and activities.
• Supervise, motivate, train, develop and evaluate staff.
• Develop and recommend program initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze administrative and statistical reports.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies and providers, other County employees and officials and the general public.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Schedule Varies, Monday-Friday. Works some holidays, some nights, and some weekends

Location: 2515 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704

Department: 2515 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704

Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

Physical Exam, Drug Test, Alcohol Test

For updates or questions on this position, contact: [e-mail]

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 5-25 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment.Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, twisting, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions.