Security Supervisor

VetJobs•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 protects personnel, visitors, volunteers, assets, and facilities across a 22-acre environment that includes offices, recreational sites, public parkland, and occasional high-profile events. The Security Supervisor implements security strategies that integrate law enforcement experience with private-sector best practices for cultural and institutional organizations. The role builds and supervises a professional team of Security Ambassadors, partners with public agencies, park stakeholders, and internal teams, and promotes a safe, welcoming, and service-oriented environment. The role assists FPF security leadership with day-to-day program implementation, risk evaluation, staffing and supervision, security technology, site-specific planning, event security, training, incident reporting, preliminary investigations, policy compliance, and management of third-party security vendors and contracts.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in law enforcement and/or security operations.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience and demonstrated ability to build teams, programs, and partnerships.
Valid driver's license.
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.
Familiarity with incident reporting/case management.
Familiarity with video software/camera systems.

Nice To Haves

Law enforcement experience.
Experience leading others responsible for security and emergency response.
Experience working in private-sector or corporate environments.
Experience providing security measures for large-scale events.
Multilingual skills.
Emergency medical response or first aid training.
College degree or professional certifications, such as CPP.
Corporate Security Advisor License (CSA).

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; establish post orders and patrols for adequate coverage.
Provide on-site oversight of security policy implementation at The Glade and elsewhere as directed by security leadership.
Enforce policies, procedures, and emergency response plans for indoor and outdoor environments.
Enforce security standards aligned with nonprofit, municipal, and public-space best practices.
Assist with managing physical security technologies and systems and implementing a site-specific security plan for The Glade.
Supervise security personnel and technology to provide a safe and secure environment at an open, high-volume visitor venue.
Coordinate with visitor service representatives, vendors, food and beverage operators, volunteers, and other FPF staff to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
Oversee licensing requirements for team members and provide security awareness training for staff.
Assist security leadership with security planning and execution for Glade events and implementation of Emergency Action Plans for outdoor events.
Coordinate with stakeholders before and during events to ensure they are safe and well-managed.
Assist 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 security leadership in managing third-party security vendors and contracts.