SENIOR SPECIALIST – ASSET PROTECTION (APPLICATIONS)

Compensation

Salary Schedule

Overview

The Senior Specialist – Asset Protection (Applications) is a position within Facility Asset Protection responsible for managing district-wide physical and technical security applications, projects and systems. Position will lead, influence and inspire a highly regarded team of technically skilled security professionals.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or any equivalent combination of related education, training and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions.

Two (2) years of security experience.

Experience managing vendors preferred.

The incumbent is considered to be essential personnel during an emergency and can be subject to being held over or called back to a district location at all times.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Demonstrated experience in managing enterprise level electronic and physical security projects within a large, complex public or private sector environment. Comprehensive knowledge and experience in applying contemporary security risk management principles, practices, technologies and techniques. Documented experience in using standardized security risk assessment tools, and applying findings towards a business solution. Possess substantial knowledge of the latest security hardware and technology, ability to translate knowledge to support enterprise business strategies. Verified skills in administering and programming security-related applications to include enterprise level access, visitor and video management systems. Candidate must be able to act as a system power user. Demonstrated competency level in the ability to review and interpret architectural drawings, building plans and technical schematics. Proven ability to think strategically and develop complex business cases and effective project execution plans. Excellent project management skills, and proven ability to lead cross-functional project teams. Clear ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment in which there is an expectation to challenge paradigms, think expansively and leverage diverse resources. Ability to use appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals by developing direction, structure, and commitment. Documented experience applying principles of Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methods within the work environment. Possesses strong coalition-building skills capable of developing collaborative relationships with diverse external and internal cohorts. Able to utilize a matrix management platform to overcome challenges associated with complex organizational relationships. Possesses strong analytical, problem identification and resolution capabilities. Clear capacity to communicate verbally and in writing, effectively presenting ideas and providing plans, policies and procedures in a clear and concise manner to internal customers, team members and senior leadership. Able to consistently demonstrate a high degree of accountability, personal integrity and emotional maturity. Proven ability to effectively, continuously and discreetly work with confidential and potentially sensitive information. Demonstrated commitment to working with individuals from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.REPORTS TO: O/M Manager - Facilities Asset ProtectionSUPERVISES: Contracted Services.MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT:Must be able to use personal protective equipment and other public safety/security equipment as provided by the district. Position requires incumbent to possess a valid Florida driver’s license and proof of insurability at all times. Incumbent must maintain access to a motor vehicle (personal or agency) on a regular basis.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Describes physical conditions of this position.Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work.At times may be required to climb stairs and ladders, move and/or climb over obstacles, run, lift heavy objects and work under conditions as required by the specific situation or emergency.PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:Physical activities of this position. Percent of a typical day involved in each applicable activity is noted.Percentage70 Sitting: Resting with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs.10 Standing: Assuming an upright position on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.10 Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long dis