Security Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Maintain at least a Level II Security Guard License or equivalent state-required security officer license throughout employment.
• At least five years of progressively responsible security services supervisory experience; government, military, or critical infrastructure experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and directing 24/7 security personnel.
• Working knowledge of physical security principles, access control systems, incident reporting, emergency response procedures, and security best practices.
• Experience developing, implementing, and enforcing security policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and receive acceptable reference and background check results.
• Meet the required minimum Public Trust-level security investigation.
• Be available for regular on-call duty and to respond to off-shift emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Security supervisory experience in government, military, or critical infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee the daily activities of assigned security personnel.
• Conduct routine and unannounced inspections to verify compliance with contract requirements, post orders, and established security procedures.
• Ensure security duties are performed professionally and meet quality, safety, and customer-service standards.
• Monitor access control, patrols, incident response, and protection of personnel and property.
• Review daily activity logs, incident reports, shift reports, and other security documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Evaluate security operating conditions and identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and security posture.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and revise security policies, procedures, post orders, and standard operating procedures as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for site security and coordinate with the Contract Manager, Government representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing assignments, shift schedules, and security coverage to maintain uninterrupted operations.
• Provide guidance, direction, and procedural updates to security personnel and ensure consistent implementation of requirements.
• Conduct roll-call briefings and communicate changes to procedures, emergency protocols, and operational requirements.
• Respond to security incidents, emergencies, and unusual situations, taking appropriate action and making required notifications.
• Investigate security incidents, document findings, recommend corrective actions, and monitor implementation.
• Ensure personnel maintain required licenses and training; monitor performance and provide coaching, mentoring, and feedback.
• Maintain professional relationships with client representatives, law enforcement, emergency responders, and other support organizations.
• Perform other related duties necessary to maintain effective security operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance fully covered for the employee.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• 11 paid government holidays.
• Sick and vacation leave.