Security Program Specialist

Pierce County; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce County is hiring a Security Program Specialist in Seattle, WA. The role blends field and office work, leading or contributing to projects with internal and external stakeholders to enhance county security.

The position offers a dynamic environment focused on safety, technology, and operations, with opportunities for career growth and learning, including leadership development and training programs.

Qualifications

• Three years’ professional or technical level experience developing and administering programs involving public safety, criminal justice, military, or similar programs.
• Candidate must pass Level 2 CJIS, PREA, and be approved to conduct background checks.
• A valid driver’s license or ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, administer, implement and promote a variety of security programs involving access control, alarm, duress, mobile devices and cameras.
• Oversee field activities and security service contracts to ensure specifications are met, including staffing and performance.
• Assist with Security Manager oversight of SOC, SOC procedures, and SOPs.
• Monitor day-to-day security operations in a high‑pressure environment and coordinate responses.
• Develop, update and enforce security policies, procedures and standards.

Skills

Public safety program experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or fields related to specific program

Job description

Description

days a week and one day remote, based on business needs.

Summary

Why It's a Great Opportunity: This is a fast-paced environment that serves an important purpose for the security of Pierce County personnel, citizens, and county buildings and properties. This provides unique challenges and problems to solve on a day-to-day basis. Security Program Specialists work in the field and office with a mixture of independent work while leading or contributing to a team with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to get a project completed. This position will give you a great opportunity to work with technology and in operations. This is a positive and supportive work environment that ensures safety and fosters the success of those working with and for Pierce County.

Why It's a Great Department We have a collaborative culture that is inclusive at all levels. Each person feels a responsibility to help others, especially in learning new skills and abilities, or helping to solve a problem. The work that we do as a department supports all County business and is appreciated by the public, our tenants, and leadership. Open communication and collaboration are expected and encouraged, working to be transparent in areas of improvement for ourselves, tenants, and the public.

We encourage you to learn more about our department by clicking here.

How To Be Successful In The Role Facilities Management's mission is to provide quality spaces that are safe and ready to support Pierce County businesses each day. A person working in our department should be able to communicate and execute projects so that our customers are satisfied with the services and their expectations are met. A Security Program Specialist should also ensure that the resources and projects are managed with regard to scope, schedule, and budget. The department strives to make sure employees feel supported and experience job satisfaction by providing training and reviews. A person in this position is working as a project manager capable of exercising independent decisions to advance these priorities.

Your Future In This Role Throughout the onboarding process, you will meet with the Supervisors, teams, and the admin team regularly to discuss expectations, set goals, identify priorities, and gain familiarity with current policies, procedures, and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development through the leadership classes, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build a great career.

Core Daily Responsibilities

• Responsible to plan, develop, administer, implement and promote a variety of security related programs involving physical access control systems, alarm systems, duress alarm systems, mobile alarm devices, mobile camera systems, and other systems used within the Security division. Assist with the oversight of field activities and all elements of a physical security service contract to ensure contract specifications are met including monitoring staffing levels, performance standards, performance investigations, and ensuring effective and efficient security coverage.
• Support the Security Manager with training, monitoring, and overseeing the Security Operation Center (SOC), evaluate efficiency, implement new technology, and develop and approve standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor and oversee day-to-day security operations, response and coordination in a high-pressure environment.
• Develop security policies, operating procedures, and standards and continuously analyze for program effectiveness; initiate and/or make recommendations for revisions as necessary.
• Train, administer, and coordinate Department Security Coordinator (DSC) positions and functions to facilitate the comprehensive integrated Physical Access Control (PAC) systems.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, click here .

Minimum Qualifications

• Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position. Applications without a resume and cover letter will not be considered.
• Three years’ professional or technical level experience performing development and administration of programs involving public safety, criminal justice, military, or similar programs.
• Must be able to pass Level 2 CJIS, and PREA, and be approved by Pierce County Sheriff Office to conduct background checks.
• A valid driver’s license or the ability to otherwise meet the travel requirements of the position is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or fields related to specific program.
• Extensive equivalent professional experience may be considered.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Supplemental Information

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Our Welcoming Workplace Commitment Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service. Guided by the County Executive’s Forward Together mission, Pierce County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day, and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.

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