This is responsible supervisory security work in protecting public and multi-purpose county buildings. An employee in this class is responsible for the development and operation of a county facility security and property protection program. Emphasis of the work is on the preparation of specifications for security guard services, administration of guard service contracts, evaluating electronic security systems for use in protecting county facilities, investigating security incidents, and maintaining working relationships with local law enforcement agencies. Duties involve the use of considerable independent judgment in the application of established security practices and procedures and in the development of recommendations for improved security operations. Supervision is exercised over subordinate county security employees and a large staff of contracted guards. Supervision is received from an administrative superior through personal conferences, observation of security operations and review of written reports and who holds the incumbent responsible for the development and implementation of an effective security program.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of subordinate county security employees and contracted guards engaged in protecting and patrolling county property and buildings.

Conducts research on security programs used by other governmental and private agencies; develops surveys and analyzes survey results for program features for applicability to county building security operations.

Develops and prepares written policies and procedures for the security program.

Prepares specifications for the contracting of guard and security services for county buildings.

Develops and prepares training programs for contract security service employees and for county security employees assigned to protect facilities.

Administers security guard service contracts applicable to multi-purpose county buildings; provides security services on all newly constructed county facilities after substantial completion of construction until takeover by using agency; provides security criteria for proposed new facility construction.

Evaluates the application of electronic security systems for county facilities, including the use of closed circuit television, sound detection equipment, smoke detectors, intrusion alarms and other related facility protection devices.

Assists building management personnel with security problems and the proper assignment of guard service personnel.

Assists local law enforcement agencies in the investigation of incidents such as burglaries and thefts occurring in county buildings; conducts internal investigations of security problems in shops, offices, stockrooms and warehouses; prepares reports of findings.

Develops special security arrangements as required for various activities that may be held in county facilities.

Provides advice to other county departments and agencies on security procedures such as building access and personal identification regulations.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; reviews employee performance reports prepared by subordinates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of modern security practices, techniques and methods of law enforcement.

Thorough knowledge of the policies, regulations and procedures used in protecting and patrolling public property and multi-purpose county buildings.

Considerable knowledge of the sources and availability of current information on modern security developments.

Considerable knowledge of locations of various multi-purpose county buildings, the nature of building operations and their inherent security risks.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to evaluate present and future security requirements and make effective recommendations for appropriate action.

Ability to develop and implement an effective security training program.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with superiors, public officials and the public.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to enforce security firmly and impartially and with respect for individual rights.

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

Ability to keep complete and accurate records and prepare reports.

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