Capital Security Administrator

Salary: $72,323.00 - $113,764.00 Annually
Location : City Hall, 442 W. Washington Street, Suffolk, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 04696
Department: CAPITAL PROGRAMS & BUILDINGS
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/9/2026 12:00 PM Eastern

Description
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.

Essential Job Functions

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 conduct investigations of security incidents and reports of policy violations. Provide detailed reports with analysis and recommendations based on findings from the investigation.

Lead the City's Safety and Security Committee, providing guidance for a coordinated approach to workplace safety and security, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation and training.

Work with a wide variety of stakeholders involved in safety and security across the City organization and externally with regional, state, and federal entities. Take appropriate action on service and information requests from City management, executive staff and citizens.

Develop and manage the City's Physical Security Program budget. Negotiate and prepare agreements and contracts with outside vendors and agencies.

Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in trades, security, or administration preferred
• 10 or more years of security and safety administration experience
• 12 or more years of supervisory experience

An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

Supplemental Information
Knowledge
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of facility safety and security.
• Knowledge of security risk assessment processes and vulnerability, threat, and impact assessments.
• Knowledge of training methodologies and elements of a security awareness program.

Skills
• Skill in effective methods of establishing and maintaining working relationships
• Skill in designing, implementing and monitoring diverse emergency management programs.
• Skill in communicating information effectively and concisely to City officials as well as other public and private parties through the use of highly developed oral and written skills.

Abilities
• Ability to develop and recommend safety and security policies to City leadership
• Ability to develop and implement safety, security, and emergency operational procedures
• Ability to exercise a high degree of analytical ability, creativity and initiative and to make recommendations based upon the analysis and interpretation of research findings
• Ability to supervise, direct and train staff on key security functions and measures
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Performance Evaluation Criteria
Evaluated on the above duties, roles and responsibilities listed above.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Seasonal Employees- No Benefits
Part-time Employees - Sick Leave (See below)
Full Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits;

Retirement (Virginia Retirement System employer) for employees hired on or after 1/1/14 - Hybrid Members
Hybrid plan members contribute 4 percent of creditable compensation to the defined benefit plan and 1 percent to the defined contribution plan each month. Members may voluntarily contribute up to an additional 4 percent in 0.5 percent increments to the defined contribution plan each month. Members can increase or decrease their voluntary contributions on a quarterly basis. With the mandatory and voluntary contributions to the defined contribution component of the plan, members can contribute a maximum of 5 percent with a 3.5 percent match from the employer. Members invest in various investment options that best fit their needs.
Vested after 5 years in the defined benefit part of the plan. Vested in phases based on years in the Defined Contribution part of the Plan. The retirement eligibility for a full or reduced retirement pension in the Hybrid Plan is very detailed. Please contact the Virginia Retirement System or the Human Resources Department for details.

Paid Time Off (PTO)Yearly earnings
120 Hours (1-59 months), 144 Hours (60-119 months), 168 Hours (120- 179 months), 192 Hours (180 and over)
Sick Leave
Part Time employees earn 4 hours per month Sick leave accrues at the end of the month and may be accrued with no ceiling.

Personal Leave
All regular full time employees are granted 24 hours of personal leave each calendar year. Personal leave must be preapproved and is not cumulative.
Health Insurance
Coverage available for you and your eligible dependents using pre-tax payroll deductions if elected.
Supplemental Insurances
Employees may purchase the following supplemental insurance policies: short term and long term disability, cancer, accident, supplemental hospitalization, and group universal life insurance.
Employer Sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability
Provides disability coverage for employees work and non-work related disabilities. Work related disabilities are covered starting on day one (1). Non work related disabilities are covered starting on day eight (8), after you have been employed for one year.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may participate in the Health Reimbursement, Dependent Care Reimbursement and Premium Reimbursement Accounts. All deductions are made on a pre-tax basis and will reduce your taxable income.
Life Insurance
The city pays the entire premium for life insurance coverage in the amount of 2 times annual salary for natural death and 4 times annual salary for accidental death.
Optional Life Insurance
Employees have the option of electing additional life insurance coverage in the amount of 1, 2, 3 or 4 times their annual salary. Employees may only purchase optional life insurance on spouses and children if they are enrolled in optional life insurance for themselves.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
12 weeks of job protected leave for leaves approved in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act. Employees receive continuation of health insurance, job protection and consideration for a comparable job when available, or an equivalent job, upon return to work.
Funeral Leave
24 hours of paid leave of absence in case of death in immediate family.
Holidays
Suffolk follows the Virginia State holiday calendar as set by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Jury Duty
Time off with pay with difference between jury pay and regular pay or use annual leave and keep check.
457 Deferred Compensation, ROTH IRA, Traditional IRA
Offered through ICMA Retirement Corporation as a way to shelter a portion of your salary from income taxes and save for retirement.
Employee Assistance Program
Offers employees and immediate family members (3) free, confidential counseling sessions related to a broad range of issues such as marital or family conflict, job or personal stress, alcohol or drug abuse, financial or legal worries, etc.

Worker's Compensation
Should an employee have an on the job injury, he/she could be eligible for Workmen's Compensation Benefits, except in cases of willful neglect.

Pay Days
Employees will be paid on the 15th and last working day of each month.
Credit Union
A Suffolk Credit Union is available to employees.
Legal Services
Employees may prepay for access to legal assistance.
Notary Public Services
Services available in the Human Resources Department.

Alternative Work ScheduleFor some positions -Offers 4 Alternative Work Schedule options to provide employees with greater control over their personal and professional time, as well as reducing absences.
01

1. Do you possess a bachelor's degree in trades, security, administration, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of professional experience do you have in security and safety administration?

• No experience
• 1-4 years
• 5-9 years
• 10-14 years
• 15 or more years

03

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• No supervisory experience
• 1-5 years
• 6-11 years
• 12-15 years
• 16 or more years

04

Which best describes your experience overseeing security and safety operations?

• No experience overseeing these operations
• Assisted with security or safety activities
• Coordinated security or safety operations
• Managed security and safety programs or operations
• Directed security and safety programs, policies, and personnel

05

Which of the following best describes your supervisory responsibilities?

• No supervisory responsibilities
• Provided informal guidance or training to employees
• Supervised daily work assignments and monitored employee performance
• Managed staff performance, scheduling, and operational activities
• Oversaw multiple teams, supervisors, or an entire department or division

06

Do you have training, certifications, or professional development related to security, safety administration, leadership, or management?

• Yes, in security or safety administration
• Yes, in leadership or management
• Yes, in both security/safety and leadership/management
• No formal training or certifications in these areas

Required Question