Supervisory Security & Loss Prevention Specialist Nf4

U.S. Marine Corps • Beaufort, SC

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About The Position

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) seeks a Supervisory Security & Loss Prevention Specialist to lead security and loss prevention activities supporting MCCS operating and support divisions. These divisions include more than 650 employees across approximately 66 structures, including Marine Corps Exchange facilities, satellite retail stores, and food service activities. The position leads by example and fosters a professional, collaborative, customer-focused working environment.

The incumbent plans, coordinates, directs, schedules, and trains security and loss prevention operations; advises MCCS management on security matters; and serves as the principal point of contact between MCCS and military and civilian law enforcement agencies. The role develops security plans and emergency procedures, manages the annual security budget, audits policies and procedures, and recommends improvements to protect MCCS resources and improve operational effectiveness.

The position supervises security personnel and surveillance activities, reviews reports and findings, oversees cash-handling checks and verifications, and responds to incidents involving MCCS property. It also maintains burglar alarm intrusion systems and safe combinations, and serves as alternate Antiterrorism and Force Protection manager. Supervisory responsibilities include assigning work, coaching and training employees, managing leave and personnel actions, conducting performance reviews, and supporting equal employment opportunity and harassment-prevention principles.

The specialist provides courteous customer service and supports workplace safety by ensuring safety training, compliance with OSHA standards and the Base Safety Program, reporting accidents, and addressing unsafe conditions. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Four years of substantial experience demonstrating knowledge in a security environment.
• Knowledge and skill in conducting establishment surveillance and interpreting and reporting findings from acquired data.
• Ability to apply investigative legal principles, including observation and description, search and seizure, and rules of evidence.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with military members of all ranks and civilian law enforcement personnel.
• Skill in managing all aspects of subordinate supervision.
• Valid driver’s license that must be maintained.
• Ability to operate a computer and use various software.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and foster a positive, professional, collaborative, and customer-focused work environment.
• Supervise, coordinate, direct, plan, schedule, and train MCCS security and loss prevention activities and programs.
• Serve as technical advisor on MCCS security matters and as the principal point of contact between MCCS and military and civilian law enforcement agencies.
• Develop and coordinate short- and long-range security and loss prevention plans and emergency action procedures.
• Develop and maintain the annual MCCS security budget and provide input to management.
• Research, audit, and evaluate security and loss prevention policies and procedures to minimize loss of MCCS resources.
• Direct security personnel in protecting MCCS merchandise and property from theft, shoplifting, and other dishonesty.
• Advise managers on remedies and analyze trends and issues to recommend improvements in security, loss prevention, and internal physical controls.
• Recommend changes to security procedures and policies to the Director, Review & Analysis.
• Make on-the-spot security and loss prevention decisions and direct MCCS personnel outside the Review & Analysis Division.
• Supervise physical surveillance, review and analyze reports and occurrences, and forward findings to appropriate authorities.
• Direct random checks of cash register reports and detail tapes and conduct cash-count verifications to identify and report discrepancies.
• Respond to break-ins, malicious damage, robberies, and natural disasters involving MCCS property.
• Install and maintain safe combinations and burglar alarm intrusion systems.
• Serve as alternate Antiterrorism and Force Protection manager, attending meetings as needed or in the absence of the Security Systems Analyst.
• Supervise employees, including assigning and distributing work; coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring; managing leave and personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; signing timesheets; and providing training.
• Support equal employment opportunity principles and prevention of sexual harassment.
• Provide courteous customer service, communicate positively, solve problems promptly, and seek assistance from the appropriate supervisor or contact when needed.
• Ensure implementation of an activity safety program in accordance with the Base Safety Program; advise employees on safety resources, provide training, report workplace injuries, comply with OSHA standards, and correct unsafe conditions.
• Ensure employees understand safety infractions and related disciplinary action, and support return-to-work initiatives and employee well-being.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Stability of Federal Civilian Service
• Quality of Work Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefit Packages
• Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
• Federal employee benefits for employees and their families, subject to position eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed