Sr Specialist, Security

POSITION TITLE: Sr Specialist, Security (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)

REQUISITION #: req
8222

DEPARTMENT: Emergency Prep & Security

LOCATION: 215 OFFICE BLDG

BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $62,126.00 –  (Salaries are paid biweekly)

ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $70,000.00 – 87,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

Final date to receive applications is 3:00 p.m. MT on 11/4/2025. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

Post-offer background check, motor vehicle report, and CJIS fingerprinting/background check required. (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position) While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending:
  Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

This position focuses on procedures and coordination of physical security in support of five municipal utilities departments in the City of Fort Collins. Supporting security and emergency preparedness programming for water, wastewater, storm water, light & power, and broadband. This position works closely with the lead security specialist, assisting with access control, security cameras and physical security programming. This position is not an entry level position;

the successful candidate should have a foundational understanding of both security strategies and emergency preparedness programming. This is not an IT or cyber security position but collaboration in those areas is critical.

• Lead programming related to security, threat, and risk assessments in coordination with the Lead Security Specialist. This will include critical infrastructure assessments as well as threat mitigation planning. Using an all-hazards approach, develop strategic goals and plans that allow Fort Collins City departments to prepare and manage unified responses to emergencies, regardless of type and scope.
• Supports and integrates the mission of Emergency Preparedness & Security, including supporting incidents that impact the community beyond the focus of security.
• Develops, implements, administers, and monitors security initiatives, programs, and projects for the city.
• Directs the necessary behavioral or environmental changes needed to improve security in a creative, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Leads internal incident response of security event. Performs incident investigation and review for safety and security events.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with appropriate law enforcement and other government agencies.
• Continuously improve program capabilities by engaging cross-functional stakeholders to assess and update hazards and security strategies, tools, and policies.
• Assist with the development and provide instruction of policies that guide emergency preparedness practices in the city, ensuring that they not only serve emergency preparedness and security goals, but also enhance daily operations across multiple…