Supervisor - Corporate Security (2nd Shift)
About The Position
At Caris, we are transforming cancer care and changing lives by introducing precision medicine and building an industry around the idea that every patient deserves answers as unique as their DNA. Backed by cutting-edge molecular science and AI, we are pushing the frontiers of medicine and leading a revolution in healthcare. We are seeking a highly capable Security Supervisor to oversee daily physical security operations within a fast-growing, publicly traded techbio environment of approximately 2,000 employees. This role is responsible for supervising security officers and daily security activities, ensuring effective response to security incidents, and providing oversight of critical physical security functions—including access control, patrols, visitor management, and coordination with laboratory-related emergency procedures. The Security Supervisor plays a key leadership role in maintaining operational readiness, ensuring compliance, and coordinating response efforts to protect employees, facilities, intellectual property, and research environments.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in corporate security or physical security operations, including 2+ years in a supervisory or team lead capacity.
- Experience responding to facility, laboratory, or operational emergencies.
- Strong working knowledge of access control systems, CCTV platforms, and alarm monitoring technologies.
- Proficiency with incident reporting systems.
- Proven operational leadership in high-stakes or fast-paced environments.
- Skilled in incident command, escalation management, and coordination with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to assess security events and make calm, decisive, and sound operational decisions under pressure.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of attention to detail in documentation, monitoring, and response procedures.
- Effective cross-functional collaboration with security, facilities, EHS, and other operational partners.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of Internet for business use.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a publicly traded or highly regulated industry (biotech, life sciences, healthcare, or technology).
- Professional security certifications.
- Familiarity with environmental health & safety (EHS) coordination.
- Experience implementing or optimizing physical security technologies.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily security operations, including patrols, access control, dispatch, incident response, mass communications, and escalation activities.
- Lead, coach, and develop Security Officers to ensure consistent performance and adherence to procedures.
- Ensure 24/7 coverage and operational continuity, including scheduling and shift oversight.
- Serve as the escalation point for complex or high-impact security events.
- Provide oversight of access control systems, CCTV platforms, intrusion detection systems, and alarm monitoring, coordinating with the SOC or vendors as needed for technical issues.
- Oversee badge access provisioning controls and ensure alignment with HR and compliance requirements.
- Coordinate response to laboratory-related emergencies, including environmental alarms, critical equipment alerts, and life safety system activations.
- Partner with EHS, Facilities, and lab operations teams during critical incidents.
- Ensure proper escalation protocols for hazardous material incidents, power disruptions, and facility emergencies.
- Participate in emergency preparedness planning, drills, and after-action reviews.
- Oversee incident documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting.
- Review and approve incident reports and ensure appropriate follow-up actions.
- Identify trends and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
- Maintain evidence integrity and proper chain-of-custody procedures when required.
- Support the Sr. Investigator in critical investigations, ensuring accuracy and follow-through.
- Ensure security operations align with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
- Assist in developing and updating security SOPs, post orders, and response protocols.
- Monitor KPIs and service-level metrics to drive operational excellence.
- Support internal and external audits related to physical security programs and controls.
- Conduct site security patrols and inspections to identify vulnerabilities and ensure protocol compliance.
Benefits
- All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
