Security Manager; WMS

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award‑winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

WSDOT is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Security Manager to lead and deliver a best‑in‑class physical security program that supports the safety and protection of more than 7,000 employees across the agency. This role will serve as a subject matter expert in physical security, enterprise risk management, and security technologies, and is instrumental in coordinating operational security strategies across statewide facilities.

A strong candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, deep knowledge of security risk assessment methodologies, experience with security technology integration, and the ability to build trusted partnerships with law enforcement, executive leadership, and regional and divisional stakeholders. Success in this role requires strategic thinking, strong situational awareness, and the ability to create and implement security programs that are proactive, resilient, and responsive to the evolving needs of a diverse and distributed organization.

This position is required to interface and coordinate agency security activities; remain focused and persuasive under stressful circumstances and be an accessible resource to others. They will be required to coach, anticipate, constructively manage, and resolve security issues by pursuing mutually agreed solutions among affected parties.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Security Manager will:

• Identify, develop, and implement policies, procedures, and regulations necessary to create best‑in‑class security programs.
• Evaluate, assess, and monitor WSDOT facilities and infrastructure to identify, acquire, implement, and maintain necessary technology that support 24/7 secure operations (Cell Phones, security system licensing and updates, laptops, iPads, etc.).
• Lead large‑scale business and technology projects including, but not limited to, security technologies, applications, and network infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain the WSDOT Security Policy and Manual that outlines security responsibilities including, but not limited to, security operations, risk assessments/facility design, security training/exercises, and security/information technologies.
• Design, develop, update, and maintain Site Security Plans to improve facility security and mitigate risk to people and property and assist responses during security‑related incidents.
• Provide input on procedures and methods to prevent property loss and damage.
• Work closely and collaboratively with law enforcement partners to identify, recommend, and coordinate necessary support for improvements from crime, vulnerabilities, and response during major events or incidents.
• Have experience with, maintain, and/or the ability to develop positive working and collaborative relationships with law enforcement partners including the Washington State Patrol, City/County/Tribal/Federal law enforcement agencies, and the US Department of Homeland Security.
• Have experience with, maintain, and/or the ability to develop positive working and collaborative relationships with local, state, tribal, and federal executive and elected officials.
• Have experience working collaboratively with all levels of personnel and/or executive leadership to develop, implement, and manage statewide projects and/or programs.
• Develop and oversee all WSDOT security technologies.
• Demonstrate the ability to participate and support security planning, managing, and staffing large‑scale events in public spaces.

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• Demons…