Capital Security Administrator

Under limited supervision, maintains and updates citywide security systems. Maintains the City’s security server environment, including physical and virtual hardware and cloud-based storage for access control and video management solutions. Oversees the operation, maintenance, and expansion of the City’s physical security systems, including electronic access control, video surveillance, electronic and conventional door locks, and associated security infrastructure.

Oversees the City’s physical security systems, including security policies, patches, and firmware updates. Partners with the Network Team and Information Technology (IT) staff, as needed, to provide administration and guidance for all security systems associated with operational safety and security.

Oversees departmental activities related to the development, implementation, and management of the City’s Physical Security Program. Centralizes security management activities and develops security plans and management systems. Implements and oversees security management projects, training, threat and vulnerability assessments, and mitigation actions.

Directs and oversees the daily work assignments, project management activities, inspections, and continuing education of Capital Security staff to ensure a high level of performance within the City’s centralized security management program. Provides technical guidance and recommendations for security improvements related to existing facilities, renovations, and new construction projects. Oversees contracted security integrators and monitors contractor performance. Maintains security equipment records, system documentation, and operational procedures.

Reports directly to the Assistant Director of Capital Programs and Buildings.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically listed in the job description but that may reasonably be considered incidental to the performance of their duties, as though they were expressly written into this job description.

• Direct management of staff in the development and implementation for a centralized security management program. Develop short and long-range goals and objectives to manage the organization’s physical security programs and systems based on prioritization of risk and vulnerability.
• Develop and oversee the security risk assessment process and related threat and vulnerability assessments.
• Supervises staff including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and terminating or recommending termination. Schedules full and part time security officers at events and at City-owned buildings and other structures. May also request Police Officers, Emergency Medical Technicians, and Fire Personnel for assistance at special events.
• Provide operational and managerial oversight of security contractors and vendors. Develop performance requirements and contractual terms to ensure projects are completed in accordance with City goals.
• Coordinate with City leadership to develop and recommend physical security mitigation policies and measures for operational implementation. Develop, interpret, and apply policies and procedures for security operations.
• Coordinate with departments to implement security changes/upgrades based on assessments. Assist departments with development of facility security plans and evaluation for effectiveness of operational systems.
• Coordinate and…