Site Security Lead

Job Summary

We are currently recruiting for an energetic and experienced security professional to provide oversight of security services for KCHA's Central Office, located in Tukwila, WA.

The Site Security Lead will be responsible for overseeing security operations at our Central Office. This role ensures safety and security of vendors, staff and facilities by enforcing policies, conducting risk assessments, and coordinating with local law enforcements and emergency services. The Site Security Lead will also have the opportunity to oversee visitor management protocols while maintaining excellent customer service, representing a professional security department. This position reports directly to the Senior Security Manager.

King County Housing Authority (KCHA), an independent municipal organization is a high performing nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. To learn more about KCHA and our Mission visit this link.   

Essential Functions

The Site Security Lead:

Responds to emergency and routine incidents including unauthorized incursions, fire, medical emergencies, threats, suspicious activities and people, flooding, hazardous materials, and facilities issues; clearly communicates all security issues using two-way radio, telephone, and email.

Actively monitors security systems such as video and access control points as required for site while tracking, dispatching, and following up on information as appropriate. 

Completes detailed incident reports for follow-up to include collecting important data for process improvements.

Completes audits to identify security gaps and vulnerabilities to improve safety for employees and guests.

Utilizes excellent customer service, customer relations, and communications skills in dealing with KCHA employees, vendors, visitors, and contractors; creates and maintains an atmosphere that is responsive, courteous, and respectful. 

Monitors the arrival of customers, employees, and contractors in-person and responds to all inquiries via the building intercom system; greets visitors at the concierge desk by welcoming and directing them accordingly. 

Receives packages, mail, and deliveries.

Enforces access control policy at KCHA Central Campus and KCHA facilities for employees, vendors, visitors, contractors, and vehicles through the use of security devices, such as badge readers and/or visitor kiosks.

Responsible for management of the badging system including issuance for activation, de-activation, and issuing photo identification for employees, contractors, and visitors.

Identifies suspicious or prohibited individuals, materials, vehicles, or items and coordinates with security officers and/or local law enforcement to ensure safety for all employees and guests. 

Defuses and manages confrontational, aggressive, or threatening people or situations through de-escalation and/or crisis intervention that utilizes effective communication and other skills.

Oversees, coordinates, and provides guidance and direction to contracted security staff; ensures adequate staffing levels of security through effective communication with security guard vendors.

Manages post-orders for security staff while also ensuring they are accountable for KCHA protocol.

Qualifications and Competencies

Experience & Education:  

High School diploma/GED AND

Moderate experience assisting with the security and safety operations of a building OR

An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  
Knowledge of related industry, organization, and department policies, practices, and procedure, such as FEMA. 

Ability to read and interpret floor plans and site plans. 

Ability to follow emergency management procedure, including FEMA. 

Legal guides, recommendations, best practices, ordinances, and laws. 

Skill in operating security systems (video, access control), alarm systems, portable radios, badge and photo identification systems, intercom systems, Avigilon Alta security systems, and visitor management systems.

Skill in creating security audit reports and timesheets. 

Experience performing data entry with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail while ensuring compliance with organization policy and state/federal law.

Creates, maintains, and updates records by utilizing MS Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and Excel programs and a specialized database system(s).

Exercises sound judgment in analyzing situations and in reaching decisions quickly. 

Values diversity and possesses an understanding of multicultural and cultural competencies; ability to work effectively and positively with individuals of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish rapport quickly and authentically with KCHA staff, KCHA Safety & Security Dept, Law enforcement officials, third party security officers, and vendors

Special Requirements:

Consent to and pass a driver's and criminal records background check.

Must possess a valid driver's license and own or have access to a vehicle to regularly travel between work sites or have an alternative reliable mode of transportation.

Position Information and Application Process

To be considered for this opportunity, you must:  

Complete the online application profile in its entirety.  

Upload a cover letter that addresses how your experience and education qualify you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement. (Cover Letter)  

Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experiences. (Résumé)

 

Salary & Benefits:  

The starting salary range for this position is $33.50 - $41.04 hourly, dependent on qualifications and professional experience. The complete salary range for this position is $33.50 - $48.58 hourly. Performance-based merit increase opportunities and Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) are reviewed annually. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits are also available. For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please visit our benefits page.  

Physical Work Environment:  
Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires speaking or hearing and frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities; work has minor exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
 

Equal Opportunity: 
King County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.