General Services Department

Security Management Division

James Waltmon
Deputy Assistant Director
General Services Department
Security Management Division
611 Walker Street, Annex 3rd Floor
Houston ,Texas 77002
832-393-8058 Office
james.waltmon@Houstontx.gov

The mission of the Security Management Division is to promote a safe and secure workplace while protecting City assets.

SECURITY MANAGEMENT DIVISION MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Manage Citywide Contracts for equipment, guards, monitoring services related to security
• Specify, design, install and operate the following security systems: CCTV Systems, Intrusion Alarm Systems, Card Access Systems, Backup Electrical Support Systems, Emergency Notification Systems, Visitor Screening Systems, and Access Control Systems and electronic keys.
• Provide photo identification badges and process card access control for all City employees, contractors, volunteers, temporary workers and interns.
• Respond to special security requests regarding employee terminations.
• Investigate City of Houston lost/stolen assets, HR concerns, threats to employees and others.
• Provide security consultant services to Client Departments.
• Conduct security audits at City facilities.
• Liaison with various law enforcement agencies.
• Manage the removal of graffiti from City facilities.
• Emergency Response and Special Assistance
• Value Added Services
  • Training on Security Related Topics (Workplace Violence Prevention/Open Carry/De-Escalation)
  • Vehicle Monitoring Reports
  • IT Usage Violation Reports

ID BADGING OFFICE HOURS

• MON, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• TUE, WED and THU, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., closed for lunch, open 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• FRI closed
• Badging Office located at 611 Walker, 3rd Floor Annex
  
  • Phone 832.393.8471
• Badge Request Form (.pdf)