Security and Emergency Planning Coordinator (0641)

Work for Our Water Resources.

Help protect one of Floridas most vital resources water with a career at theSouthwest Florida Water Management District (District).

The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources minimize flood risks and ensure the publics water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

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District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes:

Starting Compensation:

$57875.00 - $68308.00

The starting salary range for the Data Analyst positionreflects the minimum to 25% of the compensation. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.

Essential Functions

Security duties:

• Identifying risks threats and hazards as regards the security of District physical facilities and emergency management issues within the 16-county operating area of the District.
• Conducts appropriate testing and exercising of Districts security and emergency management plans to find vulnerabilities efficiencies and areas of robust performance.
• Creates an annual Security Assessment Report that compiles all findings recommendations and improvements to the Districts overall security.
• Conducts surveys and assessments of all District facilities and structures makes recommendations for security improvements.
• Partners with local law enforcement and other government agencies to improve and maintain the Districts security presence.
• Create an annual security component test plan that evaluates all district electronic security system components that are in use; report all electronic security system issues identified during testing to the facilities and structures departments.
• Establishes a proprietary Security Control Center and monitoring station within the district that monitors all Security Operations (Access Control Intrusion Detection Video Surveillance Duress and Security Incident events).
• Conducts site surveys to identify the best locations to place the districts Security Control Center; considers the Districts physical plant robustness and redundancies as related to all physical threats and hazards.
• Coordinates security protocols with all District Bureaus and Offices.

Emergency Management duties:

• Acquires analyses and disseminates intelligence information.
• Performs project management duties regarding emergency management plans and contracts to include procurement and execution of plans.
  • Ensuring related projects support organizational goals statutory and regulatory compliance.
• Partners with local law enforcement and other government agencies to help protect the District and resources during emergency events.
• Acts as one of the Districts Emergency Coordinating Officers
• Coordinates with Human Resource Office to identify additional security training initiatives to include continuation of the active assailant training.

Working Conditions

Employee works in a standard office environment. Occasional travel usually during the workday is required. Performs continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. Occasionally lifts and carries objects up to 10 pounds. Occasionally requires bending and reaching above shoulder level. May spend time out in the field in remote areas. Possible travel to other offices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours or required to be on call including on nights weekends or holidays to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.

Required Credentials for Security and Emergency Planning Coordinator

• Bachelors degree (or higher) and Five (5) years related work experience in physical security emergency management and project management experience (equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted)
• Valid drivers license

Preferred Credentials for Security and Emergency Planning Coordinator

• Experience in physical security as well as emergency management best practices

Application Process

The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete in full the District employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the required District application for the purpose of qualification. Applicants who are within 30 days of graduation if selected are not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met.

Additional Details

The primary work location for this position is out of the Brooksville FL office. This position is eligible for compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours in a week.

Travel Required

travel using District vehicle within Districts coverage area.

Accepting applications until January 5 2026 at 4:00 PM

About Us

The District is responsible for managing the water resources for west central Florida which includesapproximately 10000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users protect and preserve our water resources manage the water supply protect water quality and preserve water-related functions.

Start and grow your career with the District! The District prides itself on providing a positive work environment that engages and supports our employees through flexible and remote work schedules. We provide and support learning and development for staff at all levels including conferences association memberships and formal education. Let us know if you have previous public sector experience that may allow for additional perks! Click on the link to apply.

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses.

All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race color religion ancestry national origin age sex marital status familial status or medical condition. All recruitment hiring placements transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills knowledge and abilities and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s).

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures hiring and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office Chief at 2379 Broad St. Brooksville FL 34604-6899; telephone or 1- (FL only); or email .âIf you are hearing or speech impaired please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service 1- (TDD) or 1- (Voice). In the event of a complaint please follow the grievance procedure located at District participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The District does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Required Experience:

IC