Security Manager (Austin Public Library)

City of Austin; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Austin is seeking a Security Manager to oversee public safety and security functions across City facilities. The role directs security activities, implements policies, and leads staff to protect assets, employees, guests, and properties.

You will coordinate with police, fire, EMS, and other agencies and manage budgets for security operations. Required are a bachelor's degree with seven years of security experience, leadership capability, and knowledge of laws and ordinances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job and seven years of security experience.
• Experience leading security teams responsible for DHS/OEM provisions.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create or implement security standards, policies, and procedures.
• Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.
• Respond to emergencies and follow established response procedures.
• Coordinate security operations with public safety agencies and departments.
• Develop budgets and forecasts for security operations and CIP work.
• Prepare reports on investigations, losses, or violations of regulations.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Budgeting

Risk assessment

Planning and organizing

Data analysis

Interagency coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job

Job description

About This Position

Job Description: Security Manager Purpose: Under general direction, this position provides management and oversight of the public safety and security functions at facilities across the City of Austin. This position plans, directs, or coordinates security activities to safeguard company assets, employees, guests, or other company property through the development, implementation, and management policies and methods to protect against threats across the enterprise.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

• Creates or implements security standards, policies, and procedures
• Identifies, investigates, or resolves security breaches.
• Conducts physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Responds to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures
• Develops, conducts, supports, or assists in government/regulation agencies review and internal corporate evaluations and assessments of the overall effectiveness of facility and corporate security processes.
• Assesses risk to mitigate potential consequences of incidents and develops a plan to respond to incidents.
• Analyzes and evaluates security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement through audit, review, and assessment.
• Oversees training of subordinate security professionals or other organization members in security rules and procedures.
• Directs and participates in emergency management and contingency planning drills.
• Coordinates security operations or activities with public law enforcement, Austin Fire, Austin-Travis County EMS, and other agencies.
• Develops budget and prepares forecasts for security operations and CIP work.
• Prepare reports or make presentation on internal investigations, losses, or violations of regulations, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of security and emergency equipment and its operations.
• Knowledge of security and safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, Local laws, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in handling conflict, hostility and uncertain situations.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret applicable data.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

Non-Enterprise: Graduation with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in field related to the job, plus seven years (7) years' experience in administering security provisions of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and/or Office of Emergency Management (OEM), two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required

Some departments/positions may require federal mandated security clearances at time of hire or within ninety (90) days of hire. Valid Class C Driver License within ninety (90) days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing security policies, standards, and procedures in a municipality, or similar high-traffic public environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of emergency preparedness and incident response, including medical emergencies, alarms, threats, and evacuations.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, and internal investigations, with the ability to recommend improvements.
• Proven ability to effectively coordinate law enforcement, fire, EMS, and other public safety agencies.
• Demonstrated experience managing, supervising, and evaluating security staff, including scheduling, performance management, training, and corrective action.
• Knowledge of security budgeting, forecasting, and capital improvement planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports, presentations, and incident documentation.

Compensation Range

The annual hiring range for this position is $84,670.00-$107,500.00

Notes to Candidate

The Library Security Manager provides leadership and oversight of systemwide security operations to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for Austin Public Library staff and patrons across all locations. This position implements security policies and procedures, manages and trains security staff, and evaluates security operations, staffing, and technologies. The Security Manager collaborates with library leadership and public safety partners to support compliance, risk reduction, and the Library’s public service mission.

Work Location

All Austin Public Library Locations (Austin, Texas)

Salary Range

$84,670 to $107,500 annually

Hours

Full-time – Shift Work | Exempt| 40 hours per week Hours and shifts may vary to include weekends, holidays, and extended shifts. Hours subject to change based upon Library needs.

Benefits

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more.

Additional Information

• TRAVEL: If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program,you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
• All new employees are required to attend City of Austin and Austin Public Library training as scheduled and should arrange their outside schedules to accommodate such training.
• This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies of the same job title that may become vacant. The additional vacancies may include a difference in work location, workweek hours, and schedule. Filling additional vacancies from this posting is based on the business needs of the department.

Essential Personnel

This has been designated as anEssential Employeeposition. In the event of a city-designated extraordinary situation or emergency condition, essential employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees, as well as ensure the continuity of essential operations. Essential Employees may be called back in during such events, required to modify their schedule, assigned to a City-designated work site, or retained on-site to assist with operations and recovery.

Driving Requirements

This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver’s Licenseor the ability to acquire one within 90 days of your hire date. External New Hires must meet theCity of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

If Selected as a Top Candidate

• Verification of the minimum qualifications (Non-Enterprise: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in field related to the job, plus seven years (7) years experience in administering security provisions of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and/or Office of Emergency Management (OEM), two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.) will be required.
• You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institute.
• Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD-214.
• Language: Must have the ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English.

EEO Statement for City of Austin

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

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