Job Description

Security Intelligence and Risk Specialist - (13765)

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by visiting the following link (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545). All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

The position performs advanced risk assessment, protective intelligence, security reporting, and executive protection functions in support of JEA's security program. It researches and analyzes emerging threats and vulnerabilities using structured analytical methods to produce objective intelligence assessments, develop actionable recommendations, and coordinate protective measures that safeguard JEA personnel, executives, facilities, critical infrastructure, operations, and other assets.• Conduct threat, vulnerability, physical-security, and site risk assessments to identify, prioritize, and communicate risks affecting JEA personnel, executives, facilities, critical infrastructure, operations, and other assets.• Develop and maintain risk-ranking models, security indices, and prioritization methods to support security investments, resource allocation, and vulnerability mitigation.• Develop protective plans addressing transportation routes, venue access, emergency communications, evacuation, and medical contingencies. • Conduct open-source research, monitor threat-intelligence alerts, and collect information from law enforcement, government, industry, and other sources to identify threats and emerging risks relevant to JEA.• Evaluate source reliability, information accuracy, and supporting evidence, using structured analytical techniques to produce objective assessments that identify information gaps, confidence levels, and limitations.• Analyze intelligence, incident information, assessment findings, and operational data to identify trends, program weaknesses, and appropriate protective measures.• Produce threat assessments, security advisories, incident summaries, situational reports, executive briefings, trend analyses, and actionable recommendations for decision-makers.• Coordinate threat assessments and share relevant findings with Human Resources, Information Security, Emergency Preparedness, the Security Command Center, and other applicable stakeholders.• Support executive protection through threat research, protective intelligence, advance assessments, protective planning, and the coordination and delivery of physical protection during travel, meetings, public appearances, and special events.• Support security drills and exercises by developing threat-based scenarios, evaluating outcomes, and contributing to after-action findings and corrective actions.• Maintain intelligence-management systems, source records, threat information, assessment findings, and related documentation.• Maintain information-sharing partnerships and coordinate assigned security initiatives, improvement projects, milestones, and corrective actions.• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Criminology, or relevant business or related fieldANDExperience: Five (5) years of experience in physical security intelligence and risk analysis or related security protective operational planning.ORNine (9) year combination of training, education, and/or experience. License/certifications/registrations: ICS 300 & 400 certifications must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.A valid driver’s license is required prior to employment and must be maintained during employment.A valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within three (3) months of employment and must be maintained during employment.Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification is desired.The minimum salary for this position is $79,200 Salary will vary based on education, experience, skills, and abilities. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Sitting Up to 7 hours per dayLifting Up to 2 hours per dayWalking Up to 1 hours per day Up to 50 max. pounds **Standing Up to 4 hours per dayPushing Up to 1 hour per dayBending Up to 2 hours per day Up to 50 max. pounds**Squatting Up to 2 hours per dayPulling Up to 1 hour per dayStooping Up to 2 hours per day Up to 50 max. pounds**Reaching Up to 2 hours per dayClimbing Up to 1 hour per dayBalancing Up to 1 hour per dayStairs Up to 1 hour per dayTwisting Up to 1 hour per dayLadder Up to 1 hour per dayCrawling Up to 1 hour per dayStep-stool Up to 1 hour per dayKneeling Up to 1 hour per dayOutdoors Up to 4 hour per dayTyping Up to 4 hours per day Data Entry Up to 4 hours per day Unusual hearing or vision demands:Normal field of vision; good depth perception; Free from color blindness; ability to maintain vision correctable to 20/40;Other physical demands or notes:Must be able to work in confined space as required. Normal sense of hearing and smell; good manual dexterity; normal range of motion; normal sense of balance; Perform work under noisy, dirty, high humidity, hot and cold conditions.

The starting salary for professional positions will be determined based on education, licenses, certifications, skills, experience, and alignment with salaries for similar roles within the organization. The starting hourly rate for positions with a pay step plan will be Step 1 of the corresponding union contract.

Work Locations

225 N Pearl Street

225 N Pearl Street

Jacksonville 32202

Job Posting

: Oct 27, 2026, 4:20:03 PM

Closing Date

: Nov 18, 2026, 4:59:00 AM