Lead Security Supervisor - Events & Facility Safety

Haymarket Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Haymarket Center in Chicago seeks a Security Supervisor to uphold a safe, guest-friendly environment for employees, clients, visitors, and vendors. You will manage security operations, direct staff, and enforce policies during events and daily operations.

The role requires hands-on supervision, incident reporting, scheduling, and collaboration with leadership. Flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, are required; prior security management and CPR/AED certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of security management experience.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to enforce departmental policies with fairness and consistency and prior supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of radio communication protocol.
• Familiarity with basic safety and fire regulations; experience in conflict resolution.
• Working knowledge of PC software (Microsoft Office) and email programs.
• Fire Guard Certificate or PERC card.
• Experience in CCTV and reviewing footage.
• Ability to conduct proper investigations; AED/CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Protect facilities, properties, employees and guests of Haymarket Center.
• Promote positive guest and client experience; uphold standards and values.
• Maintain professional appearance and presence on premises at all times.
• Attend scheduled shifts on time and in proper attire; manage access controls for authorized/unauthorized individuals.
• Escort security during events and coordinate with Security TL for posts and briefings.
• Lead during emergencies; assist first responders and coordinate security procedures.
• Assist in law enforcement functions around the facility, including traffic direction.
• Lock/unlock facility doors per schedule; monitor access control.
• Schedule security staffing; recommend adjustments based on facility needs.
• Verify security staff timesheets and assist Payroll; monitor attendance.

Skills

Security management

Verbal communication

Policy enforcement

Radio protocol

Safety regulations

CCTV operations

Fire/CPR certification

MS Office

Scheduling & payroll familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Office

CCTV system

Paylocity payroll

Job description

Haymarket Center in Chicago seeks a Security Supervisor to uphold a safe, guest-friendly environment for employees, clients, visitors, and vendors. You will manage security operations, direct staff, and enforce policies during events and daily operations.

The role requires hands-on supervision, incident reporting, scheduling, and collaboration with leadership. Flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, are required; prior security management and CPR/AED certification are preferred.