Armed Field Supervisor - North Charleston, SC

Walden Security•Charleston, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Supervisor for Walden Security manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities, at the field level, of all assigned Security Officers and executes all tasks related to maintaining prescribed standards in compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures. This role provides the first line of supervision during hours when an Operations Staff member is not on duty. The Field Supervisor works as an armed, uniformed officer and is able to legally carry a firearm in applicable states and/or locations. They patrol assigned posts and accounts using a company-provided vehicle, have the authority to make decisions in compliance with Walden policies, and can relieve any security officer in violation of Walden rules/regulations/procedures. This position involves shift supervision, random inspections of posts and officers, and responding to alarms and client needs.

Requirements

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Minimum of 25 years of age
Ability to pass drug test, motor vehicle record and criminal background check
AT LEAST 3 years security experience
Security Supervisor experience
Ability to legally carry a firearm in applicable states and/or locations.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge and understanding of the Specific and General Post instructions for all Branch posts.
Practical knowledge of all additional and emergency post instructions that are called for by the client.

Responsibilities

Manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities of assigned Security Officers at the field level.
Executes tasks to maintain prescribed standards in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Provides first-line supervision when Operations Staff is not on duty.
Works as an armed, uniformed officer, legally carrying a firearm where applicable.
Patrols assigned posts and accounts using a company-provided vehicle.
Makes decisions in compliance with Walden policies.
Has the authority to relieve security officers in violation of Walden rules/regulations/procedures.
Provides shift supervision of all posts and security officers, including Roving patrols.
Randomly visits posts/accounts and performs inspections of security officers.
Conducts inspections of posts and Security Officers for proper compliance with Post Orders, Walden procedures, and general knowledge of post assignment.
Assists in conducting on-the-job-training for newly assigned security officers.
Responds to building/facility and bank alarms, and ATM alarms as required.
Responds to urgent client needs/requests for services or changes to services.
Informs Field Manager or Operations Manager of matters/issues that cannot wait until the next workday.
Records daily events on the Daily Inspection Report (DIR).
Fills open posts during their shift with an off-duty security officer.
Works the shift of any posts that cannot be filled until a qualified officer can be scheduled.
Examines doors, windows, and gates to ensure they are secure.
Warns violators of rule infractions and expels persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
Registers at watch stations to record inspection times.