Security Senior Management Analyst

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Security Senior Management Analyst

Salary

$133,806.40 - $171,350.40 Annually

Location

CA, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

01861-E

Division

Emergency, Safety and Security

Unit

Security

Opening Date

02/07/2025

Closing Date

2/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Overview:

Be the Key to Safer Workplaces and Secure Field Operations—Join Us as a Security Senior Management Analyst!

The Security Senior Management Analyst (SMA) is instrumental in enhancing both workplace and field operations security. The SMA conducts human behavioral threat assessments, maintains, and updates security databases and incident maps, provides essential security escorts and thorough field assessments, and supports the implementation of comprehensive security programs. This critical role ensures robust daily security operations and proactive risk management across all areas of our organization, both on-campus and in the field.

Our Commitment:

Racial equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to Valley Water. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity, contributes to inclusion, and strengthens belonging by broadening our perspective and collective understanding of the world around us to accomplish our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

About Valley Water:

Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct threat assessments in the field and integrate findings into security databases and the Security Field Incidents Map to enhance situational awareness.

• Maintain and manage the Security Situational Awareness Database—including the Security Incidents Database and GIS Map—to improve workplace safety and ensure accessibility of security-related information.

• Collaborate with the broader security team to coordinate responses to security incidents and support initiatives that strengthen physical security measures.

• Assist in the implementation and management of security awareness programs and tools designed to educate and protect staff.

• Provide security escorts for individuals or teams operating in potentially dangerous or high-risk environments, and conduct systematic evaluations of areas, facilities, or activities to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and recommend security improvements.

• Actively engage in incident management, threat mitigation, and emergency procedures—including coordinating with security teams, responding to real-time incidents, and implementing protective measures—to maintain a safe environment.

• Contribute to active shooter threat awareness planning and training efforts for Valley Water staff.

• Assist in un-housed abatement and encampment cleanup efforts on designated properties, liaising with local law enforcement and other agencies as needed.

• Coordinate with local law enforcement and regional partners on security projects that impact Valley Water.

• Execute other security-related duties as assigned by the Security Manager and Security Supervisor.

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:

Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Ideal Experience:

• Five (5) years of experience performing administrative, operational, management, of complex security issues

• Experience analyzing and recommending equipment and resources necessary to reduce security risks at a place of critical infrastructure is desirable

• Experience with video surveillance security systems

• Experience supporting un-housed related abatement issues and collaboration with outside agencies.

Ideal Skills and Abilities:

• Analyze and present security threats, vulnerabilities, consequences, and specify risk reduction opportunities

• Collect, interpret, and evaluate highly complex and diverse information and data.

• Recommend and implement modifications to existing security programs, systems, and procedures.

• Work well in a team environment, quickly resolve conflicts, and contribute to a positive work environment.

• Analyze and review the work plan for assigned projects and determine workflow needs.

• Execute verbal and written instructions; be courteous but firm in maintaining general communication with the general public in normal and stressful situations.

• Articulate oneself clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing to all levels of the organization.

• Read and understand laws, Valley Water policies, safety rules and instructions.

• Work safely and independently.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

• Ability to problem solve and be resourceful in finding solutions

• Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize work to meet established deadlines, and manage time wisely

• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.

• Use common desktop applications and software

Ideal Knowledge:

• Advanced methods and techniques used to analyze business processes and recommend solutions for existing problems.

• Critical infrastructure systems and key resource protection strategies, tactics, and capability development

• Advanced methods and techniques used to collect and analyze data and prepare reports based on findings.

• National Preparedness Goal Prevention and Protection mission areas

• Risk management analytical methodologies

• Access control and alarm and CCTV monitoring systems

• Security incident command and management

Ideal Training and Education:

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, political science, business administration, administration of justice or a related field.

• Specialized training in the security field, law enforcement, military, or a related field ispreferred.

Substitution:

• Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years.

Required License or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

To review the Classification Specification, please clickhere (https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Senior%20Management%20Analyst%20-%205-2019.pdf)

Security Office Unit (Position Code 876)

Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.

This position requires the individual to be onsite and is typically not a teleworking position.

Selection Process

(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.

(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.

NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.

Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.

Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.

Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.

Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.

The Santa Clara Valley Water District, now known as Valley Water, offers a comprehensive benefit package including, vacation, holidays, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, EAP, life and disability insurance. In addition, Valley Water participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). To view a summary of benefits, clickhere (https://www.valleywater.org/benefits)

01

I acknowledge that I have entered my Work Experience and Education on the employment application, and I am aware these are required fields. If they are not completed, the application is considered incomplete, and I will be disqualified as an applicant for the position.

• Yes

• No

  02

  Please answer the supplemental questions thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the application) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. I have read this information and am aware of the importance of responses to the supplemental questions.

• Yes

• No

  03

  Have you obtained your bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with the major coursework in public administration, political science, business administration or a related field?

• Yes

• No

  04

  If yes, list degree obtained.

  05

  Please indicate the number of years of experience you have performing administrative, operational, management of complex issues.

• 0-5 years

• 5-10 years

• 10+ years

  06

  How many years of professional experience do you have in a corporate security, law enforcement, military, or homeland security setting?

• None

• 0-1 years

• 1-5 years

• 5+ years

  07

  Please list any specialized training in the security field, law enforcement, military that you have obtained. (preferred not required).

  08

  Please provide a brief summary of your education and experience in Corporate Security, Law Enforcement, Military, or Homeland Security.

  09

  Describe a specific instance in which you conducted a human behavioral threat assessment in the field. In your response, detail your methodology of assessment. Explain how you integrated your findings into a security system, database, GIS map, or a detailed report and discuss the impact your analysis had on enhancing situational awareness.

  10

  Provide a brief summary of your experience in generating a vulnerability assessment for critical infrastructure or high valued facilities.

  11

  Employment with Valley Water requires employees to take an Oath as a Disaster Service Worker within California and to live within 150 miles of Valley Water Headquarters in San Jose, California by the start date. Valley Water does not cover relocation costs. If you live further than 150 miles from Valley Water Headquarters, please discuss your willingness to relocate if offered the position. If this does not apply to you, write "N/A".

  12

  Please list the full name of the regular/permanent Valley Water employee who referred you to this position (only one name will be accepted, so if multiple are listed, the first name provided will be documented as the referring employee). If this does not apply to you, write "N/A".

  Required Question

Employer

Santa Clara Valley Water District (CA)

Address

5750 Almaden Expressway

San Jose, California, 95118

Phone

1-408-630-2260

Website

https://www.valleywater.org

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