Director, Office Of Security And Event Services

Title: Director, Office of Security and Event Services

Hiring Range: $100,000 - $110,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of General Services

Location: Washington Building

Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of General Services (DGS) has an exciting new opportunity!!! DGS is seeking an experienced executive to lead its Office of Security and Event Services (OES). The Office of Security and Event Services is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the office buildings and properties used by the state agencies, departments and institutions in the Capital Complex. OSES is responsible for security operations in DGS managed facilities in the Richmond metro area, managing event operations for Capital Square and the operation and development of security video and access systems in DGS managed facilities.
As the Director, you will provide executive leadership for safety and security management using thorough planning, coordinating, and supervision of the Department to ensure a safe and secure environment for the employees, clients, vendors and visitors to DGS owned facilities. The position manages and directs emergency preparedness and life & safety training programs for the facilities and staff within DGS owned facilities and campus event operations to include building conference rooms and Capitol Square and DGS managed property event permitting.
This position is the primary responder for problems or issues related to building and Capitol Square security and is expected to be on call. Must physically be able to arrive at Capitol Square within 35 minutes of notification to respond to on-call emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in emergency management operations, Homeland Security or government policy and administration.
Experience in planning, developing and implementing emergency and preparedness programs and plans
Experience developing and monitoring budgets related to emergency management projects.
Supervisory or managerial experience in a security role.
Experience managing programs and personnel actions to include, recruitment, selection, evaluation, and disciplinary action.
Knowledge and experience of regulatory, administrative, and legislative processes.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of public administration, business operations and practices, government operations, program formulation, project management, team management, implementation methods, and evaluation of activities.
Considerable knowledge of the principles of facilities operational management and business management.
General working knowledge of statute enforcement, crisis management planning and considerable law enforcement, as well as campus safety and security concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques.
Considerable knowledge of customer service and community-oriented policing practices and principles.
Skilled in the use of computers.
Decision-making skills, use of good judgment, excellent analytical, planning, organizing, and implementation skills to direct the work of multiple support programs and staff for state-wide programs and projects.
Strong communication skills, both verbally and written.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with legislative bodies, government officials at all levels, the public, private sector companies and organizations, and ability to direct a large staff of professionals and paraprofessionals.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to function and direct others clearly, calmly and with a sense of urgency, both mentally and physically, under stressful and emergency situations.
Demonstrated ability to identify, plan, organize and implement enforcement activities to achieve goals and objectives of the Department.
Ability to review and develop security measures, making sound decisions and recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to gather and compile information to write factual reports, and to explain elicit compliance with policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of facilities and real estate programs and the services needed to support them is preferred.
Knowledge of police/security “best practices”. OSHA standards preferred.
Skilled in the operation of records management and incident management systems. Understanding of NIMS/ICS are preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Law or related law enforcement field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Experience with the Commonwealth’s legislative processes (preferred).
Progressive safety and security experience in a complex, diverse multi-location environment is preferred.
Experience in a government environment is preferred.
CPR /First aid/AED training/certification, VCIN/NCIC certification preferred.
Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia policies and procedures is preferred.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.
The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check and will be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest.
Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.
Notice: DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Fax, e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office [email protected] or 804-786-3910.
Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After 5 business days, this position may be closed at any time.
The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.
Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance

Contact Information:

Name: DGS Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-3910

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.