Security Manager

Salary: $77,540.97 - $100,803.26 Annually
Location : 2515 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 27-10966
Department: Juvenile Probation
Opening Date: 10/19/2026
Closing Date: 11/9/2026 11:59 PM Central

Job Summary
Develops and manages TCJPD security programs, including development and implementation of physical security policies and procedures, and training, including supervision of security coordinators, and security personnel management. Establishes and enforces physical security standards and ensures compliance with physical security requirements. Manages the performance of threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments for the department, including the physical security process that includes access control systems, badge systems, alarms, intrusion detection, and video monitoring with working knowledge of Genetec Security Center Software Systems or similar. Assists with security budget development.
Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a job classification within the Management job family. Incumbents in this classification have responsibility to develop and implement Countywide physical security programs. Reports to the Director, Facilities Management Department. This classification may require a flexible work schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops, organizes and manages security programs and initiatives to include standards regarding approved electronic security systems. Develops and implements appropriate standard operating procedures.
• Provides oversight and administration of access control systems, including hard key, access card systems and surveillance systems.
• Develops and enforces physical security standards. Provides management of maintenance/testing of physical security systems.
• Provides management of security monitoring operations and electronic security systems.
• Develops and evaluates metrics for analysis of security program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Maintains good working relationships with County leadership, elected/appointed officials, employees and the general public. Advocates for security initiatives, funding and compliance.
• Provides regular coordination with appropriate law enforcement to ensure consistency and cohesion between physical security concepts and law enforcement initiatives.
• Oversees staff including hiring recommendations, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and ensures activities are consistent with goals and objectives. Seeks and creates opportunities for improved performance, learning and development of staff. Identifies and addresses problems or conflicts.
• Develops, implements and monitors the departmental security budget.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice or related field and twelve (12) years experience in a security field including at least six (6) years experience managing a security management department (preferably in a public sector setting);

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Valid Texas Driver's License.

Preferred:
Ten (10) years of experience in juvenile corrections facilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Management and supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, rules, permits, licenses, purposes, sources, standards, policies and procedures.
• Mechanics of security-related technology, best practices and theories and the implementation of security strategies.
• Contract administration practices, procedures, methods and negotiation techniques and services.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.

Skill in:

• Managing staff, allocating resources and evaluating programs.
• Leadership and collaboration.
• Data analysis, problem-solving and decision-making.
• Contract negotiation and compliance.
• Developing and monitoring program budgets.
• Both verbal and written communication, including presentations.
• Operating a variety of modern office equipment.

Ability to:

• Supervise, plan and implement department operations and activities.
• Supervise, motivate, train, develop and evaluate staff.
• Develop and recommend program initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze administrative and statistical reports.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies and providers, other County employees and officials and the general public.

Work Environment & Other Information

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Schedule Varies, Monday-Friday.
Works some holidays, some nights, and some weekends

Location: 2515 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704

Department: 2515 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 5-25 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, twisting, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions.
Benefits
Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.
FY2027 Travis County Benefit Guide

In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.

Credit Union
Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.

Deferred Compensation
Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.

Direct Deposit
Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.

Employee Assistance Program
Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.

Employee Organizations
Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.

Employee Health & Wellness Clinic
Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.

Holidays
An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Insurance
Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.

The following benefits are employee paid:

• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Dependent Life
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.

Longevity
Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.

On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.

Parking
A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.

Personal Holidays
Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:

January - March

3 personal holidays
April - June

2 personal holidays

July - September

1 personal holiday
October - December

None

New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.
Retirement
Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Sick Leave
Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Parental Leave
Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.

Tuition Refund
Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.

Vacation
Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:

0 to 5 years

4.0 hours per pay period

6 to 10 years

4.5 hours per pay period

11 to 15 years

5.0 hours per pay period

16 to 20 years

5.5 hours per pay period

21 plus years

6.0 hours per pay period

Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.
Workers' Compensation
The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.
01

How many years of professional experience do you have working in a security field?

• Less than 6 years
• 6-9 years
• 10-12 years
• 13-15 years
• More than 15 years

02

How many years of experience do you have managing a security department, security function, or comparable security operation?

• Less than 3 years
• 3-5 years
• 6-8 years
• 9-11 years
• 12 or more years

03

Which best describes the scope of your security management experience?

• I do not have experience managing a security team, unit, department, or function
• Supervising security staff or shifts
• Managing a security team or unit
• Managing a security department or major security function
• Managing multiple security functions, programs, teams, or locations
• Executive-level responsibility for organization-wide security operations

04

In which settings have you managed security operations? Select all that apply.

• Local, state, or federal government
• Law enforcement or corrections
• Courts or judicial environment
• Healthcare
• Education
• Corporate/private sector
• Contract security
• Other

05

Do you meet the stated minimum qualifications through either the specified education and experience requirements or an equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question