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Job Description - Physical Security Coordinator (2500002Z)

Agency Overview

The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), which oversees over $2 billion in capital programs and projects, is responsible for capital planning, project delivery, property management, and real estate services for the Commonwealth. We are stewards of the Commonwealth’s assets, which include 61 million square feet of state buildings. As an agency, we care for the people of our state and the future of our planet.

• We work with state agencies to create and manage forward-thinking, sustainable buildings to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s citizens and help achieve a zero-carbon future.
• We are partners with fellow agencies to help them meet their strategic needs with fiscally responsible building and real estate solutions.
• We support the growth of the Commonwealth’s economy and actively engage with private sector partners to make it easier to do business with the Commonwealth.
• We work to expand access, opportunity, and equity to create more inclusive services, planning, and outcomes for all the citizens of the Commonwealth.

DCAMM is a central agency in implementing several key policy priorities of the Healey-Driscoll Administration, including promoting decarbonization and climate resilience in all state facilities, identifying and facilitating opportunities to repurpose underutilized state property for housing production, and increasing the participation of underrepresented groups in public construction contracting and in the public construction workforce.

General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities

The Physical Security Coordinator provides for the safety and security of employees and visitors at DCAMM managed facilities. This position provides oversight, direction, and recommendations regarding physical security equipment and technology at DCAMM managed properties.

Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities

Facility & Site Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact for the Security & Emergency Preparedness Unit regarding physical security equipment and technology at DCAMM managed properties.
• Collaborates with facility managers to ensure security integrator contractors and technology are meeting the needs of the building or site’s operation.
• Inspects DCAMM Managed buildings to identify security issues and safety hazards and ensure appropriate levels of physical security and technology are provided.
• Inspects the physical security systems and devices at DCAMM managed sites regularly and performs system health checks with the intent to identify failing or failed devices.
• Creates and maintains a comprehensive inventory of all physical security and technology assets used at DCAMM managed properties.
• Inspect and test security equipment and troubleshoot basic technical problems and coordinate with service vendors to address complex maintenance issues.
• Assist in creation, procurement, and oversight of contracted repair and preventative maintenance services for all physical security systems.
• Processes CORI acknowledgment forms for contractors, subcontractors, and security integrators.

Security Integrator Responsibilities

• Works with the third-party security integrators to ensure scopes of services are provided and service/repair/installation are completed in accordance with provided scopes of work.
• Works with the third-party security integrators to ensure billing is timely and accurate.
• Provides security integrators a detailed understanding of the facility, and the systems within, as needed to facilitate service and project work.
• Ensures security integrators are adhering to all facility/property policies, procedures, and/or regulations.

Emergency Duties & Responsibilities

• In the absence of the DCAMM Chief of Security & Emergency Management, may serve as the DCAMM Security Officer in Charge (OIC) during an emergency or crisis.
• Acts as a liaison between first responders and DCAMM leadership.
• Coordinates third-party security personnel response to the emergency.
• Ensures Security & Emergency Preparedness Unit emergency standard operating procedures are followed.
• Participates in emergency debriefings and provides feedback and recommendations for improvements.
• Ensures a complete and accurate incident report is completed.
• Assists with emergency trainings, exercises, and planning as requested.
• Attends meetings and represents DCAMM and the Security & Emergency Preparedness Unit with local, state, and federal first responders.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Review incident reports to determine any recommendations or changes needed to physical security equipment and technology.
• Assist in writing, developing, and revising facility/site specific standard operating procedures as it pertains to the post orders or the use of physical security equipment and technology.
• Assist in the development of written training materials and provide on-the-job training for contracted security personnel on physical security equipment and technology.
• Attend and participate in meetings with Security & Emergency Preparedness Unit personnel, DCAMM personnel, contracted personnel, and security integrators.
• Review and provide first stage approval for invoices for services from security integrators.
• Assists in project management as directed by the Deputy Chief of Security.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of physical security equipment, technology, and systems.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of security management.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written expression.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE: No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Primary Location

Job

Public Safety

Agency

Division of Capital Asset Management

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Jan 6, 2025, 6:57:18 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

73,566.74 - 107,580.72 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Nancy Daiute - 6176803880

Bargaining Unit: 06-NAGE - Professional Admin.

Confidential: No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes