Park Security Lead — Build Safe, Welcoming Public Space

Forest Park Forever; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

Forest Park Forever in St. Louis is seeking an experienced Security Supervisor to lead a comprehensive security program for The Glade in Forest Park.

You will supervise a professional security team, coordinate with park staff, partners, and vendors, and drive safety across offices, park areas, and events. The role requires law enforcement or security operations background, strong leadership, risk management, and familiarity with security systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and some additional post high school education.
• 5+ years in law enforcement and/or security operations.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience and demonstrated ability to build teams, programs, and partnerships.
• Familiarity with risk management, emergency planning, and physical security systems and concepts.
• Good communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
• High integrity and professional credibility.
• Familiarity with Windows/Microsoft.
• Familiarity with incident reporting/case management.
• Familiarity with video software/camera systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist FPF security leadership with the day-to-day implementation of a comprehensive security strategy at The Glade.
• Assist FPF security leadership with evaluating risk and implementing security strategies across all Glade operations, including offices, facilities, park areas, and events.
• Staff, schedule, rate and supervise day-to-day operations of all security personnel at The Glade including establishing post orders and patrols for adequate security coverage of the venue.
• Provide regular on-site oversight of security policy implementation when needed at the Glade and elsewhere as directed by security leadership.
• Enforce policies, procedures, and emergency response plans tailored to both FPF indoor and outdoor environments.
• Enforce security standards aligned with nonprofit, municipal, and public-space best practices. Assist FPF security leadership in managing physical security technologies and systems at the Glade and with implementation of a site-specific security plan for The Glade.
• Supervise all security resources including personnel and technology at The Glade to provide employees and guests with a safe and secure environment for an open high-volume visitor venue.
• Coordinate with Glade based visitor service representatives, vendors, food and beverage operators, volunteers and other FPF staff to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
• Oversee licensing requirements for team members.
• Security Awareness training for staff members.
• Assist FPF security leadership with security planning and execution for Glade events.
• Assist FPF security leadership with implementation of Emergency Action Plans for all Glade outdoor events.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure safe, well-managed Glade events prior to and during these events.
• Assist FPF security leadership with building and leading a team of Glade Security Ambassadors.
• Implement and oversee training in de-escalation, emergency response, and customer service.
• Promote and direct a visible, engaging, and professional security staff.
• Oversee Glade incident reporting and preliminary investigations.
• Ensure compliance with established security policies and procedures.
• Assist FPF security leadership to manage third-party security vendors and contracts.

Skills

Law enforcement/security ops

Supervisory experience

Risk management

Video surveillance systems

Communication/leadership/analysis

Windows/Microsoft familiarity

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree or CPP certification

Tools

Video management systems

Job description

Forest Park Forever in St. Louis is seeking an experienced Security Supervisor to lead a comprehensive security program for The Glade in Forest Park.

You will supervise a professional security team, coordinate with park staff, partners, and vendors, and drive safety across offices, park areas, and events. The role requires law enforcement or security operations background, strong leadership, risk management, and familiarity with security systems.