Sr Specialist, Security

POSITION TITLE: Sr Specialist, Security (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)

REQUISITION #: req8222

DEPARTMENT: Emergency Prep & Security

LOCATION: 215 OFFICE BLDG

BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $62, , Salaries are paid biweekly)

ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $70, , Salaries are paid biweekly)

SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 11/4/2025.

You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check, motor vehicle report, and CJIS fingerprinting/background check required. (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

Job Summary

This position focuses on procedures and coordination of physical security in support of five municipal utilities departments in the City of Fort Collins. Supporting security and emergency preparedness programming for water, wastewater, storm water, light & power, and broadband. This position works closely with the lead security specialist, assisting with access control, security cameras and physical security programing. This position is not an entry level position; the successful candidate should have a foundational understanding of both security strategies and emergency preparedness programming. This is not an IT or cyber security position but collaboration in those areas is critical.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Lead programming related to security, threat, and risk assessments in coordination with the Lead Security Specialist. This will include critical infrastructure assessments as well as threat mitigation planning. Using an all-hazards approach, develop strategic goals and plans that allow Fort Collins City departments to prepare and manage unified responses to emergencies, regardless of type and scope.
• Supports and integrates the mission of Emergency Preparedness & Security, including supporting incidents that impact the community beyond the focus of security.
• Develops, implements, administers, and monitors security initiatives, programs, and projects for the city.
• Directs the necessary behavioral or environmental changes needed to improve security in a creative, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Leads internal incident response of security event. Performs incident investigation and review for safety and security events.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with appropriate law enforcement and other government agencies.
• Continuously improve program capabilities by engaging cross-functional stakeholders to assess and update hazards and security strategies, tools, and policies.
• Assist with the development and provide instruction of policies that guide emergency preparedness practices in the city, ensuring that they not only serve emergency preparedness and security goals, but also enhance daily operations across multiple utility providers within the city.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training and awareness initiatives for employees and leaders, including scenario-based exercises, crisis simulations, and security threat preparedness.
• Implement a training and exercise program related to NIMS standards and ICS training.
• Participate in coordination of scheduled emergency management & security activities/functions.
• Fill staffing needs within the City Emergency Operations Center.
• Develop and maintain relationships with regional partners in public and private sectors, to support unified planning, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts for events that have the potential to significantly impact the community and surrounding region.
• Stay informed of federal, state, and local regulatory standards and potential impacts on emergency plans related to utilities programming. (Emergency Action Plans/Emergency Response Plans).
• Assigned duties and responsibilities as needed to support other primary missions of EPS in the areas of security programming.
• Informs and advises leaders of local, global, and industry issues and best practices that may impact operational security or emergency preparedness.

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices of security and emergency management related programs and operations.
• Strong organizations skills, including the ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and work with teams in cross-disciplinary settings.
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and other software programs
• Excellent organization skills; attention to detail;
• Ability to define problems, collect data and find security and technical solutions.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM

PREFERRED

High School Diploma or GED

College degree or equivalent work experience. Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees

Associate\'s degree or higher in Security and Emergency Management. Public Safety, or related may be considered on a year-for-year basis in exchange for the experience requirement.

Experience Requirements

• Five or more years of experience in security management, which can be a combination of related education and/or experience.
• PREFERRED: Demonstrated experience in security related technology as well as experience in public safety, risk management, emergency management, and/or special event safety planning preferred qualifications.

At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• PREFERRED: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Certification, Incident Command Systems Certification

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Sr Specialist, Security

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Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use

Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

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BACKGROUND CHECK AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT REQUIRED. (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)

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