Security Supervisor

Implement and assist in developing effective site security, traffic management, and emergency management/preparedness programs. Manage the daily operations of a security function.

The Security Supervisor is a non-sworn, unarmed position. Security Supervisors wear a uniform and a duty belt with limited gear. Shift work (days, evenings, weekends, including Holidays) and outdoor work are required.

Core Duties:

·         Supervise security staff; provide direction, train, evaluate and counsel. Ensure all security personnel are trained and carry out their duties in accordance with established expectations.

·         Participate in the recruiting, hiring and training of security employees. Establish performance objectives and conduct performance evaluations.

·         Ensure that personnel meet performance expectations by providing regular, direct feedback; provide verbal and written documentation of performance; and implement strategies that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of department operations. 

·         Ensure day-to-day operations run efficiently, including areas of ancillary responsibility, such as the foothills recreation area and the bike abatement program; assign personnel depending on operational needs.

·         Coordinate security for events, exhibits, and day-to-day operations.

·         Assist, advise and guide departments regarding security regulations and procedures; provide recommendations for improving assigned security function.

·         Plan, coordinate and evaluate special event security; develop and administer special events departmental budget.

·         Track incident reporting, generate associated reports. Conduct risk & event-based physical security surveys.

·         Utilize electronic security systems and security cameras, including sending alert messages to the entire Stanford community or subsets, and activating a university lockdown.

·         Initiate investigations and develop loss reduction procedures.

·         Investigate incident reports, observation reports and daily security assignments; ensure proper procedures are followed by all officers on site.

·         May oversee security equipment issuance and maintenance.

·         Support and contribute to unit and department objectives; perform the duties of a security officer, when needed.

**Qualifications:

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Minimum Requirements:

Education & Experience:

Associate’s degree and three years of relevant security experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.