SECURITY AREA MANAGER

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

13d•$53,852 - $56,454•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security, Office of Inspector General (OIG), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as an Investigator Senior. This position will serve as a Security Area Manager. In cooperation with the DES Office of Inspector General, Protective Services Administration (PSA) senior leadership, the Investigator Senior (Security Area Manager) directs the development, implementation, and management of effective security strategies at multiple DES facilities in assigned areas of responsibility. This role develops, maintains, and updates security plans, procedures, and processes, to include those implemented by contracted security personnel. The Security Area Manager conducts initial investigative activities as needed. Directs contract security staff, and DES staff at various facilities to ensure security needs are met. Conducts thorough investigations of incidents involving contracted security staff, submits Vendor Performance Reports of investigation and findings to Office of Procurement /State Procurement. This position maintains effective communication with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders to monitor and ensure contract obligations are met.

Requirements

Knowledge of Federal, state and local laws relating to security, law enforcement, search and seizure, arrest and use of force procedures firearms and tactics utilized in emergency situations
Knowledge of Emergency procedures; security, fire and environmental alarm systems and the action appropriate in the event of their activation
Knowledge of First Aid
Knowledge of Electronic devices (i.e. radio and communications, computers, monitors, recording, and photography) and other security equipment
Knowledge of Personal computer operations in a network environment
Knowledge of Evidence handling procedures, crime analysis, investigation and Intelligence gathering
Knowledge of Methods and techniques of statistical research, analysis, and probability modeling
Knowledge of Google Suite products
Skills in Understanding complex written documents and policies, and interpreting how those policies should be applied at a local level
Skills in Preparing and editing official correspondence, training materials and reports to include format, edit tables and charts
Skills in Understanding and applying crisis management techniques
Skills in Reviewing and analyzing data and information from multiple sources to extract facts
Skills in Reviewing and evaluation of activities and develop effective methods for improvement
Skills in Presenting training in individual, small and large group settings
Skills in Industry physical security standards
Ability to Establish effective working relationships, both internal and external to the Department
Ability to Direct contracted staff toward the effective accomplishment of their duties and responsibilities
Ability to Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe and effective manner and not be hazard to self or others
Ability to Assume duties and responsibilities in the absence of the department supervisor for short periods
Ability to Develop local security policies and procedures at the direction of senior management
Ability to Conduct fact finding research
Ability to Utilize problem solving techniques
Ability to Maintain confidence and composure in high stress situations
Must be able to drive to and from locations in Arizona
Travel may be required for State business.
Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1758.07 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
This position will require driving to and from within Arizona.
The ability to secure and maintain clearance from the Department of Child Safety (DCS) Central Registry and the Adult Protective Services (APS) Registry.
Due to the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of an Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) background check is required prior to receiving a job offer pursuant to 28 CFR 20.21(f)(4)(i).
Must obtain ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification within 30 days of hire and maintain certification throughout the course of this assignment with the unit.
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and maintains security processes, practices and policies to reduce risks and responds to critical incidents in areas of physical facility and personnel security as a result of a perceived threat.
Assists in mitigating security situations involving contract security personnel, employees, and/or clients.
Identifies witnesses, liaisons with federal, state, and local law enforcement and/or emergency personnel as necessary and assist in investigative activities as needed.
Coordinates and implements site security, operations and activities to maximize protection of personnel and assets while ensuring optimal use of personnel and equipment.
Utilizes intelligence networks to analyze risk to DES sites and staff.
Performs threat analyses of sites and persons suspected of making threats to DES sites and staff.
Determines potential risk based on accepted industry standards and conveys that to applicable personnel.
Travel will be required for this position.
Assists all DES Divisions with the completion of any orders of protection (OOP), injunctions against harassment (IAH), injunctions against harassment in the workplace (IAH-W), and assists in training other PSA personnel for those processes.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities