Security Operations Coordinator

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Legislative Administration is recruiting for the newest member of the Security Operations team.

The Security Operations Coordinator supports the daily execution of the Legislative Capitol's security program, working under the direction of the Security Manager. This role prioritizes the administration and maintenance of Electronic Security Systems (ESS), including Access Control Systems, sensors, CCTV, and Intrusion Detection Systems. The Coordinator also provides daily operational support and is a liaison for both Legislative stakeholders and external security partners. Concurrently, the Coordinator executes compliance checks of the contracted guard force, working directly with the Contract Security Supervisor to ensure all guard activities adhere strictly to Legislative policies and post orders.

Reporting directly to the Security Manager, this role assists in developing security policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), applying critical thinking to ensure alignment with NIST, CISA, and security industry standards. A foundational understanding of risk and project management principles is essential for leading operational upgrades, technology deployments, and compliance initiatives. This role assumes operational oversight of the department during the Manager's absence to maintain continuity.

This is a full-time, continuing position, located at the Oregon State Capitol.  The Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR While remote work may be available when business needs allow, candidates should be aware that the majority of work will be done on site.

The work history and experience of the successful candidate will include:

Knowledge of:

• Access control systems, badging standards, and alarm activation/response protocols.
• Application of industry best practices (e.g., NIST, CISA, ASIS) to security operations, policy drafting, and system hardening.
• Complex physical electronic security systems (ESS) architecture and maintenance processes, including Access Control Systems, CCTV, and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS).
• Contracted security service compliance verification, technical inspection protocols, and monitoring of vendor performance metrics (KPIs).
• Data integrity standards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and principles of risk and project management.
• Emergency communications systems, multi-agency coordination, and regulatory guidelines for incident response.
• Post-incident review methodologies, corrective action planning, and formal after-action review (AAR) processes.

Skill in:

• Managing physical security operations, supervising vendors and aligning operations
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing basic ESS system issues and coordinating system maintenance
• Effective communication, serving as a liaison with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Planning and executing incident response protocols, security drills, and staff training programs.
• Project management and maintaining documentation
• Operating emergency notification systems

Ability to: 

• Run security-related projects successfully, provide updates, and verify implementation
• Coordinate multi-agency incident response and support emergency activations/drills
• Implement operational and contractual policies with security service providers
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving in dynamic security environments
• Demonstrate attention to detail in all program and system management tasks

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HOW TO QUALIFY:

Your application must demonstrate:

A Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management administration, Security System Technology or a related field and three (3) years of relevant experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.

OTHER PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Law enforcement or military security/police background with proficiency in Electronic Security Systems

CPP (Certified Protection Professional) or PSP (Physical Security Professional)

Basic understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., waterfall, Teams, Agile).

Please attach a resume and cover letter that clearly states your experience and how it is applicable to this position.  Applications received without both documents may not be reviewed.

WHY THE OREGON STATE LEGISLATURE?

• Work/life balance - paid leave and a competitive benefits package.
• We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year.
• Collaborative work environment with a team of bright, hardworking, and fun individuals.
• Opportunities for professional development to expand your breadth and depth of knowledge.
• Support the creation of public policy and watch as history unfolds for the State of Oregon as ideas become crafted into policies and laws.
• The Legislative Branch is made up of 7 small-medium state agencies where you can really get to know your co-workers.

TO APPLY:

• IF YOU ARE NOT A STATE EMPLOYEE : To apply for this position, follow the "Apply" link and complete the application and questions online. If this is your first time applying in our new system, Workday, you will need to create a new user profile. You can drag and drop your resume into Workday and it will read and generate your Work History.
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