Physical Security Operations Coordinator - State Program Administrator Intermediate

Overview

The work you ll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join a mission-driven team in the Facilities Management Division where your expertise will contribute to protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans.

This position exists to coordinate and administer enterprise physical security operations for Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) facilities to ensure secure, compliant, and operationally effective access control, physical security systems administration, security monitoring, and facility security coordination across agency operations.

The position serves as the primary coordinator for enterprise physical security operations involving electronic access systems, physical security technologies, surveillance systems, key and badge administration, operational security coordination, security risk mitigation, investigative support, and interagency security collaboration. The position independently analyzes security operational needs, administers security systems and access governance processes, coordinates physical security projects, supports regulatory compliance requirements, and collaborates with agency leadership, vendors, contractors, Capitol Security, and partner agencies to maintain secure and operationally effective facilities.

• Coordinate enterprise physical security operations and security infrastructure administration so that MDH facilities maintain secure, operationally effective, and compliant physical security environments.
• Administer enterprise access control systems, badge governance, and physical security databases so that agency access authorization processes remain secure, accurate, compliant, and operationally effective.
• Coordinate physical security compliance, operational risk assessments, and security governance activities so that agency facilities maintain effective physical security standards and operational compliance.
• Coordinate surveillance system operations and security monitoring activities so that video surveillance systems remain operationally effective and support agency security objectives.
• Coordinate front desk security operations, visitor management, and daily security support activities so that agency facilities maintain secure and operationally effective public access management.
• Coordinate security program operations, special projects, and enterprise operational initiatives so that physical security operations remain aligned with agency operational and security objectives.

One (1) year of experience coordinating or administering physical security compliance, operational risk assessments, or security governance activities. This experience must include all of the following:

• Knowledge of physical security principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of electronic security systems, including card access control systems, CCTV / Video surveillance systems, and alarm monitoring systems.
• Experience maintaining records, reports, and databases with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

A related degree may substitute for experience as follows:

• Master s degree = 18 months
• Bachelor s degree = 12 months
• Associate s degree = 6 months

• Skill in effective communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to collaborate with others at all levels.
• Ability to work independently while resolving complex operational security issues.
• Ability to professionally manage difficult issues or conflicts, which may make the average person stressed or uncomfortable.

• Experience using enterprise security management platforms such as Honeywell EBI, Genetec, or similar security systems.
• Experience conducting security risk assessments and identifying mitigation strategies to address vulnerabilities.
• Experience managing, auditing, or maintaining key inventories in a large facility or multi-site environment.
• Experience supporting operational planning, vendor coordination, procurement activities, or security-related operational initiatives.

• This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
• Under U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services regulations, the successful candidate must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. This agency is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship.

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to…