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 AREA MANAGER

Job Location:

Office of Inspector General (OIG)
2255 Ina Road, Tucson, Arizona 85741

Posting Details:

Salary:  $50,807 - $56,453

Grade: 20

Closing Date:  March 8, 2026  

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 professional to join our team as an Investigator Senior (Security Area Manager). In cooperation with the DES Office of Inspector General, Protective Services Administration (PSA) senior leadership, the Investigator Senior (Security Area Manager) directs the development, implementation, and management of effective security strategies at multiple DES facilities in assigned areas of responsibility. This role develops, maintains, and updates security plans, procedures, and processes, to include those implemented by contracted security personnel.

The Security Area Manager conducts initial investigative activities as needed. Directs contract security staff, and DES staff at various facilities to ensure security needs are met. Conducts thorough investigations of incidents involving contracted security staff, submits Vendor Performance Reports of investigation and findings to Office of Procurement /State Procurement. Travel required for State business.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the department's needs and continual meetings 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 Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develops, implements, and maintains security processes, practices and policies to reduce risks and responds to critical incidents. Assists in mitigating security situations involving contract security personnel, employees, and/or clients. Identifies witnesses, liaisons with law enforcement and/or emergency personnel as necessary and assist in investigative activities as needed. Travel required for State business.
• Directs the workflow for the security staff within the assigned region and reviews post orders at various facilities. Ensures all goals and objectives are met timely and effectively.
• Establishes training programs and provides instruction for security personnel. Performs physical security spot checks at facilities to ensure compliance with all applicable policies, standards and contract requirements. Develops and conducts Security Awareness Training for all DES Employees.
• Oversees the tracking and trending of employee and visitor security. This includes referencing all incident reports and field investigations. Presents security findings and recommendations to the OIG PSA and facility leadership. Researches and recommends technology solutions and security management techniques to safeguard the organization’s assets.
• Conducts security assessment of assigned facilities in the field. Ensures the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) model is followed. Orchestrates on-site internal and external security inspection of facilities and analyze crime trends /statistics, to identify security concerns.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of: