Threat and Security Assessment Specialist
Threat and Security Assessment Specialist
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10-05-2025
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Position Description
The Harris County Fire Marshals Office (HCFMO) oversees the Countys comprehensive threat and security management program for all countyoperated facilities. Tasked with safeguarding critical infrastructure protecting personnel and ensuring the integrity of public safety operations HCFMO plays a vital role in Harris Countys resilience. With a strategic focus on integrating technology/intelligence and physical security HCFMO collaborates with stakeholders to proactively identify mitigate and respond to dynamic and evolving threats.
HCFMO is seeking a knowledgeable and detailoriented Threat and Security Assessment Specialist to support the evaluation and fortification of countyowned facilities. This role plays a key part in identifying vulnerabilities enhancing site security measures and ensuring readiness for evolving threats. Combining technical assessments incident response support and stakeholder training the Specialist will contribute to the countys overall security posture through actionable insights and crossfunctional collaboration.
Position Summary:
The Threat and Security Assessment Specialist is responsible for conducting comprehensive physical security and threat assessments across Harris Countyowned facilities with an emphasis on identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation strategies. This role supports the integration of physical security measures with emergency preparedness protocols and collaborates closely with internal stakeholders and field operations. The Specialist delivers actionable assessments develops training and response plans and supports the overall mission of protecting critical infrastructure personnel and assets from evolving threats.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Conduct thorough security and threat assessments of countyowned buildings and facilities.
- Identify vulnerabilities in physical security systems building design and operational procedures.
- Develop and recommend security improvements including surveillance systems access controls and emergency response plans.
- Provide detailed written reports on findings and recommendations to be reviewed by county leadership.
- Develop and deliver security training for county staff and stakeholders.
- Stay informed about current and emerging security threats trends and technologies.
- Assist in the development and testing of emergency response and evacuation plans for county facilities.
- Respond to security incidents and assist with investigations as needed.
Other Duties:
- The duties listed above are not meant to limit the assignment of work nor should they be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally performed or list all duties that may be performed temporarily outside an employees normal line of work.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Requirements
Experience and Experience:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
- A minimum of five (5) years of current or prior law enforcement experience.
Certification:
Must be eligible and must obtain a TCFP certification within one (1) year of starting employment.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Must know physical security principles emergency preparedness and crime prevention strategies.
- Provide a strong understanding of applicable laws regulations and best practices related to public safety and building security.
- Provide excellent analytical problemsolving and communication skills.
- Is proficient in preparing comprehensive reports and presenting findings to stakeholders.
- Have the ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams.
- Must possess a valid drivers license.
- Attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
- Adaptability to evolving security challenges and requirements.
NOTICE:Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received maintained or stored either manually or electronically (i.e. custodian maintenance).
Automatic Disqualification:
- Convictions probation or deferred adjudication for any Felony and any Class A Misdemeanor.
- Convictions probation or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor if within the previous 10 years.
- Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor).
- Family Violence conviction.
NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
- Certification(s) in security or risk assessment (e.g. CPP PSP or related credentials).
- Experience working in a county or municipal government setting.
- Familiarity with security technology including surveillance systems and access control solutions.
- Proven experience conducting security and threat assessments preferably in publicsector environments.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Fulltime 40 Hours Per Week
- Work requires assignments to be performed during various hours during a workweek.
- The job is subject to flex time after hours night holiday and weekend work possibly without prior notice.
- May be requested to work overtime and weekends for special program events.
Salary:
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
- Plus benefits
- The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold wet/humid and dry/arid conditions.
- May be required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to various hazards.
- Work requires the incumbent to maintain necessary physical abilities to perform required job functions. Work requires seeing standing and walking without assistance a minimum of 300 yards sitting climbing bending stooping kneeling reaching talking hearing pushing pulling and lifting and carrying fifty (50) pounds.
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
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