Basic Function

Examples of Work Performed

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
• Communicate the Department's vision statement, mission statement, policies and procedures to staff and contracted personnel; work closely with subordinate supervisors, staff, and skilled union work force to ensure positive labor relations are pursued; monitor subordinates interpretations of bargaining contracts to maintain consistent labor practices; participate in grievance hearings as needed. In conjunction with department staff support the common department goals to provide welcoming, accessible, energy efficient, safe, and clean office and public spaces, on all leased and county owned property.
• Manage the personnel and budget activities by delegating duties, directing workflow, instructing staff, and inspecting work assignments; make decisions regarding the hiring, evaluation, and discipline of staff. Manage and ensure the accuracy of all payroll and personnel records for staff. Administer performance appraisals for staff, establish performance goals and provide constructive feedback; review performance of staff and/or contracted personnel to assure performance, compliance, and cost effectiveness.
• Manage service contracts including the preparation of requests for proposals, proposal evaluations, and vendor performance reports in conjunction with the department contract manager. Review the performance of contract workers to assure performance, compliance, and cost effectiveness. Verify that insurance certificates for all parties are consistent with Risk Management criteria and accidents/incidents are reported as appropriate. Engage local law authorities as needed.
• Develop annual budget and projecting future needs; monitor the budget to see that expenditures remain within the limits of the approved budget; authorize payments to various vendors and County agents; authorize budget adjustments as required; make decisions regarding the authorization and purchase of supplies, furniture, and equipment.
• Establish a process for incorporating goals for Minority Business Enterprise and Women’s business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation in the procurement process and in workforce participation.
• Coordinate and direct activity for workers’ compensation claims, accident claims and insurance recovery, unemployment claims, employment benefit program, Employee-Right-to-Know and OSHA reports.
• Participate in joint meetings with other divisional/departmental staff and serve on committees, boards, and work teams.
• Responsible for Department-wide assignments as determined by management or department director.

• Serve as the primary security resource for physical security at Ramsey County facilities.
• Develop and maintain department policies, procedures and standards to support the physical security of county property and assets.
• Manage and maintain standardized security system platforms, software and technology including card access, identification badge systems, duress systems, and video surveillance for Ramsey County facilities. Maintain diagrams, prints, and plans for all security related systems.
• Supervise and direct county staff, contracted personnel, vendors, and contractors to support, operate and maintain related security systems.
• Develop written procedures, provide training to users, department access coordinators (DAC’s) and coordinate implementation of standardized procedures and best practices.
• Support, maintain and assist with training of each department’s Department Access Coordinator (DAC). Ensure DACs audit, inspect, update and implement procedures to meet their department’s access needs including appropriate access levels and deactivations.
• Ensure consistent delivery of services and performance by the third-party security service providers at county buildings.
• Coordinate security services for courts facilities with 2nd Judicial and the Sherriff’s Office.
• Coordinate with County IS relating to network, desktop support, maintenance periods, hardware updates, software security updates and patching activities. Coordinate activities with IS to minimize any impacts to critical security systems.
• Develop and maintain proper staff and vendor background check procedures and ensure compliance with federal and state statutes for access to county facilities.
• Liaise and coordinate within Property Management and with other departments to achieve the county’s physical security objectives and provide direction on all physical security matters.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and County policies for security systems operations and procedures.
• Provide security system related project management support.
• Provide information, remote monitoring, and access to security systems in the event of an emergency or special event.
• Perform research and analysis on complex physical security issues and provide cost effective recommendations for security innovation projects, products, and procedures.
• Assist in creation and maintenance of operational plans for crisis response, disaster recovery, workplace violence and other emergency events. Maintain relations with law enforcement.
• Provide on call emergency coverage to support security systems 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Minimum Qualifications

Exam/Screening Process Information

The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:
Training and Experience Rating = 100%
The examination for Facility Security Services Manager will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions – do not mark “see resume” or “see work history” as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.
Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Facility Security Services Manager. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for 30 days or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list.
Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.
Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.
E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin.
Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.
. You will need to print this posting AND answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.
For further information regarding this posting, please contact Megan.Simmons@co.ramsey.mn.us

Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at https://www.ramseycounty.us/employees/employee-open-enrollment-2024-benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium
  • Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee legally married spouse, Employee Child(ren), Family
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance – three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity
  • MetLife Dental Insurance – two plan options offered
  • VSP Vision Insurance – Advantage Plan offered

• Pre-tax Benefit Program
  • Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option
  • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan

• Paid time off
  • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
  • 11 scheduled holidays and one floating holiday
  • Up to three weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below
  • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)
  • Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay

• Retirement benefits
  • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments
  • New employees become vested after five years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years
  • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match
  • Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation

• Transit and parking
  • Fully funded Metropass.
  • Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account

• Employee well-being
  • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
  • Wellness programming
  • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions

• Life Insurance and Disability leave
  • County provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available
  • Long-term Disability – County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee’s lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum
  • Short-term Disability – option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period

• Career development
  • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year
  • Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center
  • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employee resource groups – help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues