DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.

DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.

DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

SECURITY OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR

Job Location:

Office of Inspector General (OIG)
1717 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
www.azdes.gov

Posting Details:

Salary: $80,000 - $88,000 

Grade: 24

Closing Date: January 13, 2025

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Security Operations Administrator. The Security Operations Administrator assists in the development, revision, enhancement, and implementation of guidelines, protocols, policies and procedures associated with model programs and best practices related to Internal security of DES locations. Recommends and participates in the selection, placement, training, development, and performance management of Security Unit personnel. Conducts special studies as assigned by Department Leadership. Coordinates partnerships between the Unit and external agencies. Receives and evaluates allegations of compromised security that Impacts DES employees and clients and conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine the level of security required.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the department's needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The state of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Essential Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversees the development, revision, enhancement, and implementation of guidelines, protocols, policies and procedures associated with model programs and best practices related to internal security of DES locations. Conducts special studies as assigned by Department Leadership. Coordinates partnerships between the Unit and external agencies.
• Assists In coordination statewide staffing by prioritizing collection of data, conducting interviews, organizing resources, making recommendations, and ensuring quality control and timely placement of Security Unit Staff. Receives and evaluates allegations of compromised security that impacts DES employees and clients and conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine the level of security required.
• Participates In Inter-agency alliances, work groups, and committees to build external partnerships and combine knowledge and resources. Recommends and participates in the selection, placement, training, development, and performance management of Security Unit personnel.
• Produces high quality written reports, presenting complex technical matters clearly and concisely.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
• Applicable Federal, State, and local statutes, Administrative Code, and DES Policy and Procedures.
• Operations, services and activities of DES Programs.
• Interview techniques and procedures.
• Law enforcement theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.
• Principles and laws related to crime prevention, security issues, records management.
• Elements of security and risk management.
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Microsoft Office applications.

Skill in:
• Directing work and holding staff accountable for successful outcomes.
• Maintaining composure and