Security Specialist, Senior

Posting Open Until Filled

Salary range: $37,777 - $47,196
At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.
Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.
The Security Specialist, Sr., under the supervision of the Security Manager is responsible for the consistent and documented daily security roving patrols, facilities physical security inspections, ID badge enforcement and security briefs. The Watershed Security Specialist Sr. provides a safe and secure work environment to ensure accountability and a deterrent of intruders or theft.
The Security Specialist, Sr. may also be required to issue identification badges for all employees of an assigned department in accordance with policies and procedures.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: deactivating and recovering ID badges of terminated employees or contractors; accounting for ID badges and storage at all times; assisting in the semi- annual audit of ID badges; performing routine to complex clerical and administrative duties in the ID badge office; and processing requests for tours or visits of secure areas.
Supervision Received
Performs work under general supervision with review and advice from manager or a senior level professional. May work independently or with other workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.
Responsible for providing security roving and foot patrols in assigned zones. Responsible for documenting and submitting daily security patrols and physical security inspections.
Responsible for reporting and documenting all security equipment failures or discrepancies.
Assist in DWM investigations and document incidents.
Will be required to work occasional midnight and weekend shifts in order to qualify of the work on all shifts.
Ensure Security Program Supervisor and Watershed Security Manager are kept informed of all security incidents.
Support the Department’s goals and objectives in accordance with management practices.
Respond to emergency situations including medical emergencies.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
This is a partial listing of necessary knowledges, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.
Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
Strong Computer skills in all Microsoft products.
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced and demanding environment.
Strong team player with exceptional customer service skills.
Comfortable with a high-tech work environment, constant learning of new tools and innovations.
Flexibility to work all shifts, willing to assist team with overtime when needed.