Security Supervisor (Lexington, KY)

Walden Security•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Site Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily security operations at an assigned site, ensuring the safety and security of personnel, visitors, property, and assets. This position provides leadership and direction to security officers, monitors post performance, enforces site policies and procedures, and serves as the primary point of contact between the security team, client representatives, and management. The Security Site Supervisor conducts regular site inspections, ensures proper staffing and post coverage, reviews incident reports, responds to security concerns and emergencies, and provides guidance and training to security personnel. The supervisor is expected to maintain a professional presence, demonstrate sound judgment, communicate effectively, and ensure all security operations are conducted in accordance with company standards, client requirements, and applicable laws and regulations. The ideal candidate is a dependable and proactive leader who can effectively manage personnel, resolve issues, maintain accurate documentation, and respond calmly and professionally in high-pressure situations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 25 years of age.
Ability to pass criminal background check and drug test.
Security Officer License (where applicable).
Strong observational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to emergency situations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in using security systems, cameras, and basic office technology (e.g., email, Microsoft Office).
Ability to stand, walk, or patrol for long periods.
Posts requiring operation of a company vehicle will only be permitted for those over the age of 25 with a screened motor vehicle record.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in security, law enforcement, or military service is preferred but not required.
CPR/First Aid Certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

Overseeing daily security operations at an assigned site.
Ensuring the safety and security of personnel, visitors, property, and assets.
Providing leadership and direction to security officers.
Monitoring post performance.
Enforcing site policies and procedures.
Serving as the primary point of contact between the security team, client representatives, and management.
Conducting regular site inspections.
Ensuring proper staffing and post coverage.
Reviewing incident reports.
Responding to security concerns and emergencies.
Providing guidance and training to security personnel.
Maintaining a professional presence.
Demonstrating sound judgment.
Communicating effectively.
Ensuring all security operations are conducted in accordance with company standards, client requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
Effectively managing personnel.
Resolving issues.
Maintaining accurate documentation.
Responding calmly and professionally in high-pressure situations.
Protecting the Industrial or Commercial property of our clients against fire, vandalism and illegal entry.