Workplace Security Manager

Multnomah County • Portland, OR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Multnomah County Workplace Security Program in the office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), is seeking a professional skilled and knowledgeable of workplace safety and security measures and plans, crisis management, and emergency response training. If you have strong communication and conflict resolution skills, are resourceful, and believe in providing unwavering compassion through exemplary safety and security service, we invite you to apply! The Workplace Security Manager assists the Director of Workplace Security in the overall management, implementation, and execution of the Countywide Integrated Workplace Security program. This position manages the daily and long-term operations of the on-site contracted security service and supervises the senior analysts’ scope of work. Using a trauma-informed, racial justice and equity lens, the Security Manager partners and collaborates with County departments and other stakeholders to ensure County facilities, employees, contractors, visitors, and their property are adequately protected by establishing, overseeing, and facilitating Countywide governance and management of security programs through standardized Countywide security policies and procedures, ongoing security assessments, planning, and periodic security awareness training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
• Five (5) years of security related experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
• At least two (2) years of experience managing workplace security projects or programs
• Possession of a valid driver’s license for driving a County vehicle
• Ability to pass a background check, including fingerprinting

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with comprehensive workplace security and incident response programs and functions
• Ability and experience negotiating, administering, and monitoring security contracts, budgets and resolving concerns and issues
• Ability and direct experience in workplace violence reporting, investigation, and follow up procedures using a trauma informed approach

Responsibilities

• Conducting security vulnerability assessments using the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) model and providing strategic direction for Countywide and site-specific security planning
• Overseeing routine building security operations and assisting with incident response to workplace violence and other building emergencies
• Recommending and implementing Countywide security standards, access control, and other security systems and measures
• Conducting security-related investigations involving the workplace
• Budget and financial planning, contract management, and invoice approval, etc.
• Developing and conducting countywide training and exercises on security policies, procedures, and emergency response protocols and plans
• Facilitating meetings of the Executive Security Steering Committee
• Overseeing the building security contract(s) for County-owned and leased facilities
• Review, monitor, and update countywide security policies, plans and protocols to ensure continued standardization
• Develop and manage Countywide web-based security webpage and other forms of communication

Benefits

• employer-funded retirement savings
• health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents
• paid parental leave
• wellness programs
• a focus on work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager