Security Program Specialist

Pierce County•Tacoma, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is on-site four days a week and one day remote, based on business needs. This is a fast-paced environment that serves an important purpose for the security of Pierce County personnel, citizens, and county buildings and properties. This provides unique challenges and problems to solve on a day-to-day basis. Security Program Specialists work in the field and office with a mixture of independent work while leading or contributing to a team with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to get a project completed. This position will give you a great opportunity to work with technology and in operations. This is a positive and supportive work environment that ensures safety and fosters the success of those working with and for Pierce County. We have a collaborative culture that is inclusive at all levels. Each person feels a responsibility to help others, especially in learning new skills and abilities, or helping to solve a problem. The work that we do as a department supports all County business and is appreciated by the public, our tenants, and leadership. Open communication and collaboration are expected and encouraged, working to be transparent in areas of improvement for ourselves, tenants, and the public. Facilities Management's mission is to provide quality spaces that are safe and ready to support Pierce County businesses each day. A person working in our department should be able to communicate and execute projects so that our customers are satisfied with the services and their expectations are met. A Security Program Specialist should also ensure that the resources and projects are managed with regard to scope, schedule, and budget. The department strives to make sure employees feel supported and experience job satisfaction by providing training and reviews. A person in this position is working as a project manager capable of exercising independent decisions to advance these priorities. Throughout the onboarding process, you will meet with the Supervisors, teams, and the admin team regularly to discuss expectations, set goals, identify priorities, and gain familiarity with current policies, procedures, and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development through the leadership classes, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build a great career.

Requirements

Three years’ professional or technical level experience performing development and administration of programs involving public safety, criminal justice, military, or similar programs.
Must be able to pass Leve2 CJIS, and PREA, and be approved by Pierce County Sheriff Office to conduct background checks.
A valid driver’s license or the ability to otherwise meet the travel requirements of the position is required.
A resume and cover letter are required for this position. Applications without a resume and cover letter will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or fields related to specific program.
Extensive equivalent professional experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Responsible to plan, develop, administer, implement and promote a variety of security related programs involving physical access control systems, alarm systems, duress alarm systems, mobile alarm devices, mobile camera systems. and other systems used within the Security division.
Assist with the oversight of field activities and all elements of a physical security service contract to ensure contract specifications are met including monitoring staffing levels, performance standards, performance investigations, and ensuring effective and efficient security coverage.
Support the Security Manager with training, monitoring, and overseeing the Security Operation Center (SOC), evaluate efficiency, implement new technology, and develop and approve standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Monitor and oversee day-to-day security operations, response and coordination in a high-pressure environment.
Develop security policies, operating procedures, and standards and continuously analyze for program effectiveness; initiate and/or make recommendations for revisions as necessary.
Train, administer, and coordinate Department Security Coordinator (DSC) positions and functions to facilitate the comprehensive integrated Physical Access Control (PAC) systems.