Senior Security Officer - Health Department

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

01/26/2026

PAY GRADE:

Grade 18

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Jefferson County Department of Health is seeking a Senior Security Officer. This position is responsible for planning, overseeing, and coordinating the work of Security Officers who provide general security services for the agency facilities. The Senior Security Officer performs a range of supervisory duties, including approving leave requests, training staff on policies and procedures, assigning work, and conducting performance evaluations. In addition, this role carries administrative responsibilities such as preparing daily activity reports, maintaining records and files, organizing payroll documentation, and assisting with the development and implementation of policies and procedures for security personnel.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The Health Department provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below:

Health Department $23.40 - $36.31

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

Option A:

• Driver's license.

• Ability to legally carry a firearm.

• Experience working as a Security Officer in the Personnel Board of Jefferson County Merit System.

Option B:

• Driver's license.

• Ability to legally carry a firearm.

• Experience working as a Security Officer/Law Enforcement Officer with experience supervising other employees.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by the Health Department. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.

• Experience using a computer and word processing software to write documents (e.g., memos, reports, schedules).

• Experience using a computer to send written communications via email.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Performs and oversees the administrative duties (e.g., maintains policies and procedures, budget management, meetings, payroll, and time management) of the division to ensure that department and team are functioning in the most efficient manner possible.

• Provides customer service, internally and/or externally, via phone, email or face to face interaction.

• Contacts the appropriate emergency assistance personnel or supervisor to report suspicious or dangerous situations, safety hazards, violations of rules, unauthorized personnel, emergencies, etc.

• Opens and/or closes building by unlocking/locking doors, inspecting entrances and exits, and monitoring/setting alarms to ensure the safety of the building.

• Assists in maintaining the facility by inspecting the buildings and grounds for damage (e.g., signs of intrusion, unauthorized personnel, maintenance problems, temperature variations, flat tires, alarm alerts, etc.) to enforce security and ensure that rules and regulations are consistently followed.

• Screens employees and visitors by inspecting all people entering the facility to ensure the security of the building and all of its occupants.

• Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.

• Maintains security of the premises and safety of individuals within and around premises through patrol, intervention, and performing security duties.

• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Job may require applying self-defense and restraint tactics to defend oneself from physical attack.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed primarily in and around employer-owned facilities such as office buildings, warehouses, public works facilities, etc. Work involves the use of standard office equipment, as well as the use of equipment typically used in security operations. May be required to occasionally deal with physically aggressive or violent individuals, and may be exposed to potential and real physical violence. Employees may also be required to work nights and weekends.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.