Armed Field Supervisor - North Charleston, SC

Walden Security; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Walden Security is seeking a Field Supervisor to manage and coordinate the activities of Security Officers at the field level. You will enforce prescribed standards, supervise officers, and ensure compliance with Walden procedures.

Responsibilities include patrols, inspections, and on-the-job training support. You will respond to alarms and urgent client needs, maintain DIR records, and reallocate post coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 25 years old.
• Ability to pass drug test, motor vehicle record and criminal background check.
• Minimum 3 years of security experience required.
• Security supervisor experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate field security officers on assigned posts.
• Provide first-line supervision during hours when Operations staff is not on duty.
• Patrol posts and accounts; ensure compliance with post orders and Walden procedures.
• Relieve posts by assigning officers during shifts and fill posts as needed.
• Respond to alarms (building/facility and ATM) and urgent client requests.
• Record daily events on the Daily Inspection Report (DIR) for review by managers.

Skills

Field supervision

Security operations

Armed officer

Inspection & reporting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Available Shift: Friday-Sunday, third shift, every other weekend

The Field Supervisor for Walden Security manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities, at the field level, of all assigned Security Officers and executes all tasks related to maintaining prescribed standards in compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures by performing the following duties:

• Other duties may be assigned by the Field Manager or Operations Manager.


• Provides the first line of supervision during those hours when an Operations Staff member is not on duty.


• Works as an armed, uniformed officer and is able to legally carry a firearm in applicable states and/or locations.


• Has a working knowledge and understanding of the Specific and General Post instructions for all Branch posts; Has practical knowledge of all additional and emergency post instructions that are called for by the client.


• Patrols Branch assigned posts and accounts, using a company provided vehicle.


• Has authority invested in them to make decisions that are in compliance with Walden policies.


• Has the authority to relieve any security officer that is in violation of Walden rules/regulations/ procedures.


• Provides shift supervision of all posts and the security officers, including the Roving patrols on duty during that time, randomly visiting post/accounts and performing inspections of the security officers manning the posts.


• Conducts inspections of posts and Security Officers for proper compliance with the specific Post Orders, Walden procedures, and general knowledge of post assignment.


• Assists in conducting on-the-job-training for newly assigned security officers as necessary.


• Responds to building/facility and bank alarms upon request throughout the assigned area and ATM alarms as required.


• Responds to urgent client needs/requests for services or changes to services.


• Informs the Field Manager or Operations Manager of matters/issues that cannot wait until the next workday.


• Records the daily events of their post/shift on the Daily Inspection Report (DIR) which will be reviewed daily by the Field Manager or Operations Manager and QA Manager.


• Fills any post that becomes open during their shift of duty with an off duty security officer. Works the shift of any posts that cannot be filled, until such time as a post qualified security officer can be scheduled.


• Examines doors, windows, and gates of assigned posts to determine that they are secure.


• Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and expel persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.


• Registers at watch stations to record time of inspection trips and contracted random inspections.

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)


• Minimum of 25 years of age


• Ability to pass drug test, motor vehicle record and criminal background check


• Must have at LEAST 3 years security experience


• Must have Security Supervisor experience

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Pay Rate

$20-20 USD

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