GSA Security Supervisor - 39514

Harvard Protection Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare

Dental

Vision

Sick leave

Vacation

401K enrollment

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services in New York seeks a Security Supervisor to deliver professional, customer-focused security and life safety services for clients and staff. You will lead security personnel, ensure contractual requirements are met, and maintain a professional presence on site.

The role requires valid security credentials, strong communication, and the ability to manage schedules, write incident reports, and coordinate emergency responses.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid GSA credential or be eligible to obtain one.
• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses.
• Minimum High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent.
• Verifiable supervisory experience and/or certifications preferred.
• Previous contract security, law enforcement or military experience helpful.
• Reliable communication and transportation required.
• Security guard license or ability to obtain one within a reasonable period.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and report writing ability.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, customer-focused environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead security personnel to meet contract requirements and client expectations.
• Inspect, train, coach, mentor and supervise staff at the facility.
• Schedule, manage overtime, and review daily logs and incidents.
• Prepare written reports on accidents, incidents and suspicious activity.
• Maintain professional demeanor and assist customers, employees and guests.
• Maintain a visible on-site presence and enforce facility policies.
• Coordinate emergency response procedures and participate in investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reporting

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

GSA credential

Security guard license

High School Diploma / GED

Supervisory certifications

Security or law enforcement experience

Job description

Position Objective

Company Overview:

Harvard Protection Services is one of the fastest growing, privately owned providers of high-quality security services in the United States. Our reputation has been earned among our employees and clients for our responsiveness, engaged leadership, and personal care for every employee and client we serve. We support our employees, ensure they feel valued, give them the resources to be successful, and empower them to execute flawlessly.

Job Summary:

Our Security Supervisors support Harvard Protection in our goal of providing best in class security and life safety services. Our Supervisors are responsible for providing professional customer-focused security and life safety services for the people and the property they protect and our employees that they lead.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• A true example in Leadership
• Ensure quality services are provided to meet customer expectations and contract requirements by regularly inspecting, training, coaching, mentoring and leading security personnel assigned to the facility/building
• Perform operations related functions to include; scheduling, overtime management, review of daily logs and incident reports, training and development of staff
• Provide recommendations for positive and negative personnel actions for those staff members under his/her direct supervision.
• Maintain a professional demeanor, leading staff and aiding customers, employees, and guests
• Maintain a visible presence in the facility / building assigned
• Monitor the environment, with the ability to detect suspicious and unsafe activity
• Answer all phones in a professional manner
• Know the facility / building policies and procedures, lead and enforce them within positions limits
• Follow and coordinate established emergency response, action planning and procedures
• Initiate preliminary investigations into incidents and write reports to ensure accuracy of necessary documentation
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, as required
• The essential duties and responsibilities may differ by customer location assigned

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Knowledge, Skill Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid GSA credential or be eligible to obtain one
• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses
• Minimum High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent
• Verifiable and successful supervisory and advanced education and/or certifications preferred
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, customer service experience is helpful
• Must have reliable means of communication and transportation
• Must have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Write routine correspondence, to include log entries, incident and reporting
• Ability to work in a fast paced, customer service environment
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize and problem solve
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office

Compensation

Harvard Protection Services offers a competitive hourly pay rate with health & welfare, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and 401K enrollment benefit opportunities.

About Harvard Protection Services:

Harvard Protection Services maintains true to our long-standing belief, Employees First and Customer Service. Our Mission, Vision and Core Values of PEOPLE FIRST, SAFETY, TEAMWORK, CLIENT FOCUS, and ACCOUNTABILITY are representative of this belief with expectations set and supported throughout for all our employees. Our goals set the standard for the industry; to earn our customer’s trust, confidence, and business, through maintaining a safe and secure environment. We are recognized by our customers and the industry as a dynamic, employee-centric organization that empowers our team to deliver leading edge service and solutions that creates value for our customers.

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

Salary & Wage Details

$27.00 /HR

Schedule

Tuesday 12am-7am, Wednesday-Thursday (Double) 7pm-12am,12am-7:00am, Fri: 12am-7am