Security Administrator

Note: This job posting is open to current City and County of Denver employees ONLY and employees, including those impacted by the 2025 layoffs. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $86,634-142,947/year. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to: Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (effective within 1 month of start date, City pays majority of premiums) Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%) 457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!) PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 14 paid holidays Merit Increases STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program Location & Schedule This position is in office full time, 5 days per week, Monday to Friday. We are located at 1200 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO. This position will participate in a rotation for on-call duty officers. Who We Are & What You99ll Do AtDenver Human Services (DHS), we envision a healthy community where people are connected, supported, safe, and well.One in three people in Denver turn to DHS for support at all stages of life. Our employees help children, older adults, families, and individuals navigate social and economic pressures by connecting them to services and experts who support their overall well-being. The Facilities, Safety & Security Division (FSS) of Denver Human Services is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as the Security Administrator. The Security Administrator will supervise staff and oversee the security contractor within Denver Human Services. The Security Administrator will support a growing and robust Denver Human Services security office and help carry out the city99s long-range security plans. In this position you will build upon a skillset in high demand and help keep our Denver Human Services facilities safe. The selected candidate will have a proven track-record of leadership, integrity, discretion, and commitment. Directs and supervises execution of the security program within the department to include operations of the video surveillance system, access control and monitoring system, and the issuance process for all access control credentials for all DHS facilities. Provide leadership and daily management of the DHS Security Coordinator and security contractors at all DHS locations on security and safety policies and procedures that are proactive, to ensure the safety of all employees and customers. Prepares and documents all security incidents and provides an action item report to leadership; monitors contracts and expenses; manages the 9day-to-day9 of all security matters including contract compliance by the current City of Denver Security contract vendor; ensures that security staff provide the highest level of customer service. Coordinates daily with the Denver Police Department for officers assigned to Denver Human Services. Responds to all security issues in a timely manner. Coordinates and performs facility security vulnerability assessments and audits of security performance and security equipment condition and participates in the threat liaison officer process with the state. Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, the public and internal and external customers to gain their cooperation and support regarding security issues. Coordinates in preparation of emergency management, contingency planning and business continuity planning for the City and Denver Human Services. Knowledge of and practical experience in applying best practices to physical, electronic, and procedural security. Writes policies and procedures affecting security practices across our DHS buildings and develops recommendations for new, revised, and improved work processes to ensure that all organizational operations address current and new practices. Maintain awareness of new developments to obtain highest level of security service to our clients. What You99ll Bring We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and lived experience. You99ll thrive here if you build strong relationships, continually improve your work, support your peers, and contribute meaningfully to the goals of Denver Human Services and the City and County of Denver. Our ideal candidate brings strengths in: At least five years or more experience in security management. High motivation with a positive attitude, a focus on teamwork, and customer services mindset Experience with Microsoft Office 365 Required Minimum Qualifications Education requirement: Bachelor9s Degree in a related field based on a specific position(s). Experience Requirement: Five (5) years9 experience performing full performance professional level duties within a specialized, functional area. (This does not include clerical experience.) Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements. Application Deadline Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Wednesday, November 11th, at 11:59pm to ensure consideration. About Everything Else Job Profile CA2308 Administrator II To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $86,634.00 - $142,947.00 Target Pay $86,634-142,947/year, based on education and experience Agency Denver Human Services Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.