Security Coordinator Job at Housing Opportunity Com in Gaithersburg

Security Coordinator:

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) was established in 1974 to better respond to the County’s need for affordable housing. HOC is authorized to acquire, own, lease, and operate housing; to provide for the construction or renovation of housing; obtain financial assistance from any public or private source to assist its housing activities; and arrange for social services, resident services, and daycare.

Job Description:

This position is located within the Agency/Organization. This position provides strategic leadership and direction to the organization to ensure a safe, secure, and orderly environment for members of the community and visitors to the organization's headquarters and property. Ensures security practices and objectives are aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic plan. Develops and implements departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. Establishes goals and objectives for the department and ensures they are met. Manages the department’s budget and allocates resources effectively. Fosters a positive organizational culture and promotes teamwork and collaboration.

Examples of Duties:

This Individual will conduct research on future safety and security needs with respect to the Organizations prioritizes to develop long-term Strategic Plans and short-term Action Plans to respond to emerging safety concerns. Estimates necessary staffing and additional resources required for near-term/ad-hoc projects and for long-term/permanent programs.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Security Division, ensuring the administration, deployment, and effective enforcement of a comprehensive, multi-discipline (personnel, information, industrial, and physical) security program.
• Develops goals and objectives for personnel, information, industrial, and physical protection requirements for each of the functional security areas.
• Establishes guidelines and procedures for accomplishing requisite personnel, information, industrial, and physical protection functions across the Agency.
• Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards and metrics. Explain performance expectations to employees and provide regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
• Directs, conducts and manages all program reviews, inspections, and prepares or ensures fulfillment of resulting reports, and monitors follow-up actions to ensure compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degrees in fields of study such as Psychology, Sociology, Community Health or Criminal Justice.

Experience:

• At least five years’ experience working in the public or private sector on security issues

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of investigative practices and available sources of information with particular reference to Federal, State, and County information.
• Knowledge of police crime statistics and databases
• Basic computer skills.
• Previous experience in police investigations or public safety is a plus.
• Works well with people.

* Grade 22- Min: $65,642/ Mid: $86,890/ Max: $108,138 | Salary determined by departmental budget- Offer commensurate with experience

HOC is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. HOC promotes a drug-free workplace.

HOC conducts criminal background checks, employment reference checks, and where applicable, reviews driving records in determining suitability for employment. Selected applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Employment is contingent upon drug and alcohol test results.