Security Guard Supervisor

University of Maryland, Batlimore•Baltimore, MD

52d•$58,537 - $62,439•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Department of Police and Public Safety have an exciting opportunity for a Security Guard Supervisor. Under general supervision, supervises a team of security guards and leads security guards to ensure the protection of buildings and properties and safeguards occupants and visitors during normal operations and special events. The University of Maryland, Baltimore Department of Police and Public Safety's mission is to promote a safe and secure campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. We will provide professional public safety services ethically and fairly through education, engagement, and collaboration. Benefits (Non-Exempt Regular): UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension), effective on your date of hire. Non-exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that starts with 14 days of vacation accrued per year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service; comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland. The ideal candidate will personally connect with the Administration and Finance Guiding Principles which closely mirror UMB's core values: Respect and Integrity, Well-Being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Experience: Five (5) years progressively responsible related experience to include at least one (1) year in supervisory capacity.
Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Ability to supervise and train assigned staff; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to complete basic reports, ability to learn and use laptop, desktop, and other specialized computer systems configured for security operations, ability to assist emergency response teams from supporting police and fire departments, ability to operate two-way communications devices, cell phones, and desk phones.
Knowledge of the operations and application of security systems and protocol for maintaining physical security of staff and facilities.
Skilled in diagnosing operational problems and implementing corrective action.
Applicants must submit to and successfully pass a thorough background investigation.
Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job.
A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license valid in the State of Maryland may be required.
Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Responsibilities

Determines work priorities, plans and distributes work assignments, and reviews work to ensure work completed is accurate, timely, professional, and in compliance with established regulations. Provides guidance and training to a team of security guards.
Develops and coordinates staffing schedules to ensure coverage at all established security posts for each shift; that each security guard on shift understands the requirements for that post, including completion of security logs.
Conducts audits of security logs to ensure compliance to established procedures.
Reviews, communicates, and provides appropriate training on changes/additions to normal routines, updates to any security alarm and camera systems, security software, badge recognition and validation process, and emergency situations responses.
Assists leadership in overseeing shift activities, including providing input for performance evaluations.
Performs all the duties of a security guard.

Benefits

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of.
This position participates in a retirement program (pension), effective on your date of hire.
Non-exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that starts with 14 days of vacation accrued per year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service; comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

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