• Job Description

  Req#: 20764

  Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov .

  DEPARTMENT:	GENERAL SERVICES
  DATE POSTED :	SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
  CLOSING DATE :	OCTOBER 4, 2023
  HIRING RANGE:	$85,891.00 - $95,000.00
  POSITION NUMBER:	40008473
  JOB TYPE:	FULL-TIME

  GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

  Performs difficult administrative and complex protective service work developing, implementing and managing the County’s security vision, strategy and program; performs related work as required.

  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of General Services. Supervision is exercised over assigned staff.

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

  • Oversees the day-to-day security program at assigned facilities, which includes supervising security staff armed and unarmed and contract security personnel and ensuring compliance with security policies and procedures;
  • Directs staff in identifying, developing, implementing and maintaining security processes across the County to reduce risks, respond to incidents, and limit exposure to liability in all areas of financial, physical, and personal risk;
  • Directs the establishment and implementation of security policies and procedures and related training;
  • Facilitates, in partnership with departments, development and regular maintenance of building security plans;
  • Understands and assesses the impact of changes in the areas of economics, geopolitics, organizational design and technology, and how they relate to potential threats and risks to the organization;
  • Ensures security incidents and related ethical issues are investigated and resolved without further disrupting operations, and are conducted in a fair, objective manner in alignment with the organization's values and code of business conduct;
  • Oversees contracted security strategically and assures the tactics used are in the best interests of Durham County;
  • Facilitates the use of traditional and advanced scenario planning techniques in assessing risks and threats to the organization;
  • Effectively networks and develops working relationships with key individuals in staff and line positions throughout the organization;
  • Promotes organization learning and knowledge sharing through internal and external information resources in line with the culture of the organization;
  • Conducts business activities with politically astuteness without being politically motivated;
  • Realistically comprehends the need to assess the financial, employee, or customer implications of any plan or recommendation;
  • Functions as an integral part of the Department of General Service senior management team with regard to planning and capital expenditures;
  • Develops a training strategy to ensure all facilities have effective building safety plans and that regular employee training and drills occur;
  • Provides security awareness training for elected officials, staff, County employees and volunteers;
  • Investigates reported security incidents, documents findings and recommends solutions;
  • Identifies and develops opportunities to realize cost savings through automated system design initiatives to enhance Durham County Security Management System;
  • Presents security initiatives for the County to elected officials and the public;
  • Answers inquiries from elected officials, staff, and members of the public regarding security as it relates to Durham County sites or facilities
  • Manages building electronic access control and locksmith operations and monitors internal control systems to ensure appropriate information, access levels and security clearances are maintained;
  • Collaborates with the Security Assessment Team to implement a plan for centralized monitoring;
  • Develops effective and collaborative working relationships with Durham public safety agencies (Durham County Sheriff’s Office, Durham Police Department, Durham County EMS, Durham Fire Department and Durham County Emergency Management) to ensure effective response to emergencies at County facilities;
  • Manages site security guard force according to department policies within assigned areas and provides contract oversight to ensure compliance with contract provisions, requirements and service levels;
  • Conducts threat and risk analyses at each site/facility to identify potential issues and serves as the internal auditor for security processes;
  • Conducts physical security assessments for each site; evaluating general building construction, door hardware, life safety, locks/keys, security systems (alarm, card access systems, CCTV, intercom) and communicates findings and recommendations to senior department management and security systems staff;
  • Ensures that systems are inspected, tested and serviced according to department standards;
  • Identifies existing areas requiring security or security upgrades, provides budgetary estimates to County Management, and manages assigned security projects once budget approval is obtained;
  • Assists with the design and installation of security systems for new construction or renovations;
  • Directs and coordinates consultants in the preparation of studies, designs, plans, specifications and cost estimates;
  • Manages technical and administrative support staff in the fulfillment of their assigned duties;
  • Provides training and direction to security staff in security related matters;
  • Assists with the hiring, evaluating and disciplining of staff and contractors when applicable;
  • Ensures staff is knowledgeable and complies with County policies and procedures (i.e., Workplace Rights Policy, Human Rights Policy, Occupational Health & Safety, etc.); and
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  Knowledge

  • Relevant legislation, policies, codes, regulations, and guidelines;
  • Human resources practices, as pertain to investigations involving employees;
  • Integrated electronic security management systems operations, including access control, CCTV, emergency communication, employee photo identification, etc;
  • Employee and asset security issues;
  • Methods for identification and analysis of security threats and risks;
  • Emergency planning and evacuation procedures;
  • Incident Command System (ICS);
  • Human resources management policies and procedures;
  • Occupational Health and Safety issues;

  Skills

  • Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job;
  • Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience;
  • Talking to others to convey information effectively;
  • Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents;
  • Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times;
  • Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems;
  • Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes;
  • Using mathematics to solve problems;
  • Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions;
  • Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do;
  • Advanced project management skills.
  • Business, interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Investigatory and research capabilities.
  • Budgeting and performance measurement capabilities

  Abilities

  • Able to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing and through spoken words and sentences;
  • Able to communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing so others will understand;
  • Able to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense;
  • Able to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem; and
  • Able to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.

  MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  Requires a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Business Management from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 3 years of experience in the security field along with 3 years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must be an American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) International Certified Protection Professional (CPP).

  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Possession of a valid NC driver’s license with a three-year acceptable driving record.

  AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE:

  Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

  Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• About the company

  Durham County is a county located in the US state of North Carolina.

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