Security Supervisor

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

Forest Park Forever is seeking an experienced, community-minded Security Supervisor to lead a comprehensive security program at The Glade in Forest Park. This newly created supervisory role is responsible for protecting personnel, visitors, volunteers, assets, and facilities across a 22-acre environment that includes offices, recreational sites, public parkland, and occasional high-profile events. The position integrates law enforcement experience with private-sector security practices and requires a collaborative leader who can build and supervise a professional team of security ambassadors while fostering a safe, welcoming, and service-oriented environment. The Security Supervisor assists FPF security leadership with security strategy, risk evaluation, staffing and scheduling, on-site oversight, emergency plans, physical security systems, and event security. The role also coordinates with park stakeholders, public agencies, visitors’ services representatives, vendors, food and beverage operators, volunteers, and internal teams. Responsibilities include supervising personnel and technology, supporting training and licensing, overseeing incident reporting and preliminary investigations, and ensuring compliance with security policies and procedures.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in law enforcement and/or security operations.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience, with demonstrated ability to build teams, programs, and partnerships.
Valid driver's license.
Law enforcement experience.
Experience leading people responsible for security and emergency response.
Experience working in the private sector or corporate environments.
Experience providing security measures for large-scale events.
Familiarity with risk management, emergency planning, and physical security systems and concepts.
Good communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
High integrity and professional credibility.
Familiarity with Windows/Microsoft software.
Familiarity with incident reporting or case management.
Familiarity with video software and camera systems.
Ability to operate computers and other office equipment, traverse uneven terrain, work outdoors in extreme temperatures, and occasionally move materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Visual ability to see near and distant objects and distinguish basic colors.
Ability to hear, understand, and follow oral and written instructions over radio, telephone, and in person.

Nice To Haves

Multilingual ability.
Emergency medical response or first aid training.
Corporate Security Advisor License (CSA).
College degree or professional certifications, such as CPP.

Responsibilities

Assist FPF security leadership with day-to-day implementation of a comprehensive security strategy at The Glade.
Assist with evaluating risk and implementing security strategies across Glade offices, facilities, park areas, and events.
Staff, schedule, rate, and supervise day-to-day security operations and personnel at The Glade, including establishing post orders and patrols.
Provide on-site oversight of security policy implementation at The Glade and elsewhere as directed by security leadership.
Enforce policies, procedures, emergency response plans, and security standards suited to indoor and outdoor environments and aligned with nonprofit, municipal, and public-space best practices.
Assist with management of physical security technologies and systems and implementation of a site-specific security plan for The Glade.
Supervise security personnel and technology to help provide a safe and secure environment for employees and guests at a high-volume public venue.
Coordinate with visitor service representatives, vendors, food and beverage operators, volunteers, and other FPF staff to support a safe and welcoming environment.
Oversee licensing requirements for team members and provide security-awareness training for staff.
Assist with security planning and execution for Glade events and implementation of Emergency Action Plans for outdoor events.
Coordinate with stakeholders to support safe, well-managed events before and during their execution.
Assist FPF security leadership with building and leading a team of Glade Security Ambassadors.
Implement and oversee training in de-escalation, emergency response, and customer service.
Promote and direct a visible, engaging, and professional security staff.
Oversee incident reporting and preliminary investigations at The Glade.
Ensure compliance with established security policies and procedures.
Assist FPF security leadership in managing third-party security vendors and contracts.