SPO Supervisor

Chenega Corporation•Fort Irwin, CA

About The Position

The Security Police Officer (SPO) Supervisor is a frontline security and law enforcement leader responsible for directing, coordinating, and overseeing security operations personnel assigned to a shift. The position protects personnel, facilities, critical infrastructure, and government assets while maintaining operational readiness and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies. The supervisor leads daily shift operations, provides leadership and decision-making during routine and emergency situations, and supports personnel through coaching, performance oversight, and development. The role also participates in personnel actions and ensures officers understand current policies, special instructions, and operational updates.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of four years of law enforcement supervisory experience, or a minimum of two years of experience as a NASA Security Police Officer with Federal Magistrate Program (FMP) credentials.
Demonstrated experience leading personnel, making operational decisions, and managing security or law enforcement activities.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Graduate of a federal, state, local, military, or accredited law enforcement training academy, or an equivalent security training program.
Must maintain required law enforcement, arrest authority, and security certifications applicable to the assignment.
Must successfully pass background and drug screening.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to supervise, motivate, and develop personnel.
Ability to make sound operational decisions under pressure.
Experience managing staffing, scheduling, performance, and workforce accountability.
Ability to resolve conflicts and address personnel issues professionally and effectively.
Comprehensive knowledge of law enforcement, physical security, emergency response, and protective services operations.
Knowledge of incident management principles, security procedures, access control, patrol operations, and investigative processes.
Understanding of federal, state, and local laws as they apply to security and public safety operations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Experience utilizing reporting systems, scheduling platforms, incident management systems, and operational technologies.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supervising large security or law enforcement teams.
Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Security Management, or a related field.
Experience serving in incident command, emergency management, or operational leadership roles.
Military leadership or law enforcement management experience.
Experience supporting critical infrastructure, aerospace, government, or high-security environments.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise Security Police Officers assigned to the shift, ensuring safe, effective, and professional security operations.
Direct daily activities and ensure personnel understand operational priorities, assignments, special instructions, and organizational expectations.
Ensure shift operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, post orders, and operational procedures.
Serve as the primary point of leadership and decision-making for routine and emergency security operations during assigned shifts.
Evaluate operational conditions and make real-time decisions addressing security issues, staffing challenges, and mission requirements.
Provide coaching, mentoring, guidance, and performance oversight to assigned personnel.
Monitor employee performance and provide constructive feedback to enhance effectiveness and professional development.
Participate in personnel actions, including performance evaluations, recognition programs, disciplinary actions, training recommendations, and employee development initiatives.
Ensure officers receive and understand new policies, special instructions, and operational updates.
Perform other duties as assigned.