Security Site Supervisor

Securitas • Gaithersburg, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Site Supervisor is responsible for overseeing security operations at client sites. This role involves scheduling, training, counseling, and disciplining security officers, serving as a primary point of contact for clients, conducting patrols, and writing incident reports. The position requires excellent problem-solving skills and a minimum of two years of security experience, or previous experience in law enforcement, corrections, or the military. The supervisor ensures post orders are followed, rounds are completed, and reports are filed, while also managing personnel and client relations.

Requirements

• Full and valid driver's license.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• More than 2 years of security experience and/or previous law enforcement, corrections, or military experience.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in retail preferred.
• May be required to hold and continue to meet the requirements for any applicable state, county and municipal license for Security Officers.
• Knowledge of security operations with an emphasis on patrol, inspection and response services.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.
• Ability to provide positive direction and motivate performance.
• Understanding of a variety of security and safety devices and controls.
• Ability to learn quickly and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to track and maintain schedule assignments.
• Ability to be an effective team member.
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.
• Courteous telephone manner.
• Ability to adapt to various sites and changes in post procedures.
• Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong customer service and results orientation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, and behavioral selection survey, in addition to any mandatory licensing requirements.
• Seeing, hearing, speaking and writing clearly in order to communicate with employees and clients, observe and report incidents, and direct others.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular use of vehicle for the performance of duties.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 2 years of experience in retail preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a supervisor of Security Officers, Lead Officers, and other company personnel assigned to one or more posts at client site(s).
• Ensures that all post orders are followed, that established rounds are completed, and that required reports are filed.
• Notifies proper authorities and client in emergency situations.
• Coaches and disciplines personnel as appropriate, seeking advice from company management or designated representatives.
• Trains Security Officers and other company personnel, reviewing post orders and other details of assignments with subordinates.
• Assists in the submission of payroll and personnel information to the company.
• Ensures adequate coverage of all posts and positions.
• Prepares, files, and submits various reports as required.
• Inspects posts as scheduled and meets with subordinates to outline tasks and responsibilities.
• Meets with client representatives as scheduled or as needed to provide assurance that all security requirements are being met and to provide quality customer service.
• Conducts interviews, orients and trains employees.
• Plans, assigns, and directs work.
• Coaches and appraises performance.
• Rewards and disciplines employees.
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Makes hiring and termination recommendations.
• May perform the duties of a Security Officer in accord with post orders and company policy.
• Conducts foot patrols.
• Writes incident reports.

Benefits

• Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED