About Our Job
Note: This job posting is open to current City and County of Denver employees ONLY and employees, including those impacted by the 2025 layoffs.
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver (CCD) means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Click here to find out about all the amazing benefits and reasons to work for CCD!
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $86,634-142,947/year . We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:
Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (effective within 1 month of start date, City pays majority of premiums)
Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%)
457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!)
PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 14 paid holidays
Merit Increases
STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance
CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program
Location & Schedule
This position is in office full time, 5 days per week, Monday to Friday.
We are located at 1200 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO.
This position will participate in a rotation for on-call duty officers.
Who We Are & What You’ll Do
At Denver Human Services (DHS) , we envision a healthy community where people are connected, supported, safe, and well. One in three people in Denver turn to DHS for support at all stages of life. Our employees help children, older adults, families, and individuals navigate social and economic pressures by connecting them to services and experts who support their overall well-being.
The Facilities, Safety & Security Division (FSS) of Denver Human Services is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as the Security Administrator. The Security Administrator will supervise staff and oversee the security contractor within Denver Human Services. The Security Administrator will support a growing and robust Denver Human Services security office and help carry out the city’s long-range security plans. In this position you will build upon a skillset in high demand and help keep our Denver Human Services facilities safe. The selected candidate will have a proven track-record of leadership, integrity, discretion, and commitment.
Directs and supervises execution of the security program within the department to include operations of the video surveillance system, access control and monitoring system, and the issuance process for all access control credentials for all DHS facilities.
Provide leadership and daily management of the DHS Security Coordinator and security contractors at all DHS locations on security and safety policies and procedures that are proactive, to ensure the safety of all employees and customers.
Prepares and documents all security incidents and provides an action item report to leadership; monitors contracts and expenses; manages the “day-to-day” of all security matters including contract compliance by the current City of Denver Security contract vendor; ensures that security staff provide the highest level of customer service.
Coordinates daily with the Denver Police Department for officers assigned to Denver Human Services. Responds to all security issues in a timely manner. Coordinates and performs facility security vulnerability assessments and audits of security performance and security equipment condition and participates in the threat liaison officer process with the state.
Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, the public and internal and external customers to gain their cooperation and support regarding security…