Judicial Branch Security Director

JOB About the PositionThe Judicial Branch Security Director provides direction for the day-to-day operations of the security, emergency management and threat management functions for the Judicial Branch including Superior Court, Adult Probation, Juvenile Probation, and Justice Courts. This position will also have executive responsibility for developing strategic planning objectives and addressing the ever-changing complexities associated with providing security operations for one of the nation’s largest trial courts. Working as a key member of the executive management team, the position will direct the security efforts of a staff of more than 181 employees who cover 29 locations encompassing 35 entry points throughout the county and provides a safe environment for Judicial Officers, employees, and the public. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in security operations, emergency management, and threat assessment across large, multi-site environments. They should demonstrate confident leadership, excellent communication under pressure, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with law enforcement and justice partners. The ideal candidate also leverages technology and data to strengthen organizational safety, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement. About The Judicial Branch: The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. The Superior Court in Maricopa County, one of the largest, most innovative and progressive trial courts in the nation, seeks innovative individuals to join our team who will embrace our vision of excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law...every person, every day, every time. We fulfill these principles through a culture that values fairness, respect, integrity, innovation, and safety.Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Knowledge Of: Techniques and practices for effective, efficient and cost-effective management of allocated resources. Principles, practices, and trends in public administration, leadership, and management.Management and supervisory principles, practices and techniques. Arizona criminal statutes, court administrative orders, policies and procedures, applicable federal rules and regulations, trial court processes, structures. Principles and practices of administrative techniques and methods, budget preparation and monitoring, and Total Quality Management. Threat intelligence and risk assessment methodologies.Emergency management frameworks and continuity of operations planning.Skill In: Planning, organizing, directing, and controlling complex security operations and emergency management issues. Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with public safety and law enforcement agencies, and other participants in the criminal justice system. Developing and implementing long-range fiscal and operational plans. Exercising sound judgment within general policy guidelines. Evaluating alternatives, and making logical recommendations based on findings. Preparing clear and concise records, reports, correspondence, and other written materials. Use of standard office equipment and software and computer applications including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software. Crisis communication during security or disaster response incidents.Leveraging technology for surveillance, access control, and incident response.Overseeing firearm programs.Data analytics for predictive security modeling.Ability To: Lead cross-functional teams during high-stress events.Develop and implement security policies that align with national standards (e.g., DHS, FEMA).Foster a culture of security awareness across all levels of the organization.Control adverse, critical and confrontational situations in a stressful environment.Analyze complex security and operational data. Read, understand, interpret, explain, and apply laws, ordinances, policies, court orders, and regulations.Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Essential Job Tasks(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)Oversees court security operations, evaluates and analyzes department issues, recommends and implements solutions and strategies to ensure the safety of employees, facilities and the public.Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to subordinate employees in areas of performance management, problem resolution, planning and work assignments.Provide direct oversight of the Judicial Branch Threat Management program which includes gathering and assessing information and intelligence about persons who may have the interest, mo