• In-house and Contracted Security Force. This Section is responsible for the management of a 40+ person in-house security force providing services at key governmental buildings where customer interaction and consistency for security officers and building occupants are critical. This Section also is responsible for the administration of a contract through which over 4,000 hours per week of security officers are provided, including the support of the judicial program.
  
  

• The in-house staff consists of 45 security officers, a lead worker and two (2) security supervisors who are responsible for the day to day security of various facilities where security officers are on duty and a patrol and inspection unit which patrols other county facilities at night. The security officers perform a variety of functions including conducting security patrols, handling visitors, acting as translators, and providing first aid when required. All of the team members understand the importance of customer service and strive to balance the need for providing food security and keeping our customers happy.
  
  

• Security Planning, and Evaluation. This Section will meet with the users of new buildings during the space programming phase and develop a security program which identifies the program specific needs of the end user. The Section will then develop the minimum requirements for security (whether it be via personnel or systems) and taking into account the countywide security and access program for incorporation into the design of the facility. Perform security audits of existing facilities and make recommendations to increase overall security or address site or program specific issues.
  
  

• Security Systems. This Group is responsible for the daily maintenance and repair of ten highly integrated electronic security systems comprised of monitor & control, access, CCTV, duress and intercom. The Judicial Security System is the most highly sophisticated of the systems and requires intensive maintenance. At the heart of the system are four computers that interface with 38 programmable logic controllers and control 2,000 electronic devices comprised of panic alarms, cameras, monitors, controlled door locking mechanism, motion sensors, intercoms and card readers. The Security Command Centers are the nerve centers for security and are staffed 24 hours a day.
  
  

• Countywide Card Access/CCTV Systems. This group is responsible for the planning, design, implementation, maintenance and operation of the countywide card access/CCTV system.
  
  

• Key Control. This Group is responsible for the implementation of countywide key control whether it be via intelligent keys, proprietary keyways and specialized applications and facilities. Development of keying architecture and authorizing use and distribution of a certain level of key is this group’s responsibility although maintenance of locks and other locking hardware is not.

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