Security Operations Coordinator

Initial Posting Date:

12/15/2025

Application Deadline:

12/29/2025

Agency:

Legislative Administration Committee

Salary Range:

$4,741 - $7,110

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Security Operations Coordinator

Job Description:

Legislative Administration is recruiting for the newest member of the Security Operations team.

The Security Operations Coordinator supports the daily execution of the Legislative Capitol’s security program, working under the direction of the Security Manager. This role prioritizes the administration and maintenance of Electronic Security Systems (ESS), including Access Control Systems, sensors, CCTV, and Intrusion Detection Systems. The Coordinator also provides daily operational support and is a liaison for both Legislative stakeholders and external security partners. Concurrently, the Coordinator executes compliance checks of the contracted guard force, working directly with the Contract Security Supervisor to ensure all guard activities adhere strictly to Legislative policies and post orders.

Reporting directly to the Security Manager, this role assists in developing security policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), applying critical thinking to ensure alignment with NIST, CISA, and security industry standards. A foundational understanding of risk and project management principles is essential for leading operational upgrades, technology deployments, and compliance initiatives. This role assumes operational oversight of the department during the Manager's absence to maintain continuity.

This is a full-time, continuing position, located at the Oregon State Capitol.  The Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR  97301. While remote work may be available when business needs allow, candidates should be aware that the majority of work will be done on site.

The work history and experience of the successful candidate will include:

Knowledge of:

• Access control systems, badging standards, and alarm activation/response protocols.
• Application of industry best practices (e.g., NIST, CISA, ASIS) to security operations, policy drafting, and system hardening.
• Complex physical electronic security systems (ESS) architecture and maintenance processes, including Access Control Systems, CCTV, and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS).
• Contracted security service compliance verification, technical inspection protocols, and monitoring of vendor performance metrics (KPIs).
• Data integrity standards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and principles of risk and project management.
• Emergency communications systems, multi-agency coordination, and regulatory guidelines for incident response.
• Post-incident review methodologies, corrective action planning, and formal after-action review (AAR) processes.

Skill in:

• Managing physical security operations, supervising vendors and aligning operations
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing basic ESS system issues and coordinating system maintenance
• Effective communication, serving as a liaison with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Planning and executing incident response protocols, security drills, and staff training programs.
• Project management and maintaining documentation
• Operating emergency notification systems

Ability to: 

• Run security-related projects successfully, provide updates, and verify implementation
• Coordinate multi-agency incident response and support emergency activations/drills
• Implement operational and contractual policies with security service providers
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving in dynamic security environments
• Demonstrate attention to detail in all program and system management tasks

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HOW TO QUALIFY:

Your application must demonstrate:

A Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, security management administration, Security System Technology or a related field and three (3) years of relevant experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.

OTHER PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Law enforcement or military security/police background with proficiency in Electronic Security Systems

CPP (Certified Protection Professional) or PSP (Physical Security Professional)

Basic understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., waterfall, Teams, Agile).

Please attach a resume and cover letter that clearly states your experience and how it is applicable to this position.  Applications received without both documents may not be reviewed.

WHY THE OREGON STATE LEGISLATURE?

• Work/life balance - paid leave and a competitive benefits package.
• We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year.
• Collaborative work environment with a team of bright, hardworking, and fun individuals.
• Opportunities for professional development to expand your breadth and depth of knowledge.
• Support the creation of public policy and watch as history unfolds for the State of Oregon as ideas become crafted into policies and laws.
• The Legislative Branch is made up of 7 small-medium state agencies where you can really get to know your co-workers.

TO APPLY:

• IF YOU ARE NOT A STATE EMPLOYEE: To apply for this position, follow the "Apply" link and complete the application and questions online. If this is your first time applying in our new system, Workday, you will need to create a new user profile. You can drag and drop your resume into Workday and it will read and generate your Work History.
• CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Log in to Workday using the Career app on your Home Page. Prior to clicking “Apply,” update your employee profile to reflect your education, skills and job history (including your current job).
• Attach your current resume and cover letter. Applications submitted without both documents may not be reviewed.
• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to you through this system. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
• This announcement closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

• The Capitol Building is undergoing extensive renovation and construction projects which may limit accessibility to employees. This will require Legislative employees to work both from home and within the building as the construction project dictates. While working from home, personal, stable, and high-speed internet access will be required to perform the functions of this position. There may be occasions that require employees scheduled to be working from home to report to the Capitol building. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable notice. However, employees may be required to report to the building on short notice. The Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301.
• Oregon state government provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235. If you are requesting veterans' preference, you may receive an additional questionnaire in your Workday account. In order to ensure your privacy, we are asking that you complete the Veterans’ Questionnaire and attach your qualifying military documents at that time. This questionnaire will be sent to your Workday account after you submit your application. We ask that you complete the questionnaire promptly; extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable. For questions about documentation, please visit Veterans Resources or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.
• The salary in this job posting reflects the base salary without contributions to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees eligible for PERS will have their salary increased by 6.95%, and 6% will automatically be subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired skills described above.
• Work Authorization: The Oregon State Legislature does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. The Oregon State Legislature is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• An offer including salary will not be extended until an equal pay analysis is completed pursuant to ORS 652.220 and 659A.357.  An equal pay analysis will be conducted utilizing the education and work experience section of the legislative application.
• If you have questions regarding this recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Aimee Steketee, Human Resource Analyst, at aimee.steketee@oregonlegislature.gov or (503) 986-1373.
• The Oregon State Legislature is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.