Asset Protection Specialist

Asset Protection Specialist

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. The Transit Police Department is one of the fastest growing law enforcement agencies in the state due to the expansion of light rail and Rapid Transit Bus systems. There is an authorized strength of 171 full-time officers, 80 part-time officers, 55 community service officers and 40 administrative staff dedicated to one thing : public safety on and near our transit system.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region :

As an Asset Protection Specialist, you will perform the necessary duties of monitoring and maintaining the transit security systems, including card access, CCTV, lock systems, and alarm systems. You will provide technical expertise in coordinating, planning, developing and evaluating appropriate security procedures, measures, and programs aimed at asset protection for Metro Transit facilities to ensure systems are installed and functioning properly.

What you would do in this job :

• Coordinate special security system installations and manage security system repairs.
• Collect, categorize, identify, and maintain chain of custody for evidence in criminal and internal investigations.
• Prepare reports relating to the internal or criminal investigations. Testify in legal proceedings and criminal trials by providing expert testimony or as a witness.
• Makes necessary card access changes to employee ID / access cards as requested by HR or Supervisory personnel.
• Create ID cards for new employees and replacement cards for existing employees, retiree badges, and vendor badges.
• Monitors the card access system, checks out reported problems and reports them to management staff.
• Enter data into card access database, PeopleSoft HRMS system, and GoTo database.
• Download video as requested and enter into evidence as required.
• Monitor CCTV systems, check out problems and report them to management staff.
• Work with asset protection group in designing CCTV systems.
• Assign alarm codes and accounts to employees as requested by supervisory / management personnel.
• Maintain an accurate database of all alarm codes including personnel and permissions assigned.
• Monitor lock systems, troubleshoot problems, and report them to management staff as necessary.
• Maintain a security key log for assigned keys.
• Develop contacts with co-workers and other employees within the agency, for the purpose of giving and receiving information.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications) :

Any of the following combinations of experience in police work, private investigations, corrections, retail or industrial security or closely related field, and completed education in Criminal Justice, or a related field :

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications) :

License and Certifications Requirements :

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job :

What you can expect from us :

Additional information :

Union : Non-Represented / Grade : E FLSA : Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive : No What your work environment would be : You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites. Physical Requirements Regularly required to sit for long periods, stand / walk occasionally, speak, hear normal conversation and telephone ring tones, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands / arms frequently below chest height and occasionally overhead, must occasionally lift / carry / push / pull up to 30-50 pounds, must have adequate close vision for reading and computer work. This position may occasionally require work on some holidays, weekends, non-standard work hours and the flexibility to be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to respond immediately if needed.

What steps the recruitment process involves :

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then : If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. All applicants' background checks and fingerprints must be cleared by the Criminal Bureau of Apprehension in order to be a user of their CJIS system. Failure to be cleared by BCA will automatically nullify any job offer extended. A driving record check and / or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation. If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files / databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. All applicants' background checks and fingerprints must be cleared by the Criminal Bureau of Apprehension in order to be a user of their CJIS system. Failure to be cleared by BCA will automatically nullify any job offer extended. A driving record check and / or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position. IMPORTANT : If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration. The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.