Security Operations Supervisor

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. in Honolulu, HI, is seeking a first-line supervisor to manage a shift of guarding operations across multiple sites.

You will supervise Field Supervisors and security personnel, coach and train staff, and ensure adherence to post orders and client expectations. The role requires a valid driver’s license, supervisory experience, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
• Education/Experience: Associate’s Degree and 1 year of experience in security operations.

Responsibilities

• Manages a shift and/or segment of guarding operations at multiple sites, supervising officers and staff; ensures high quality service.
• Ensures service expectations are met through regular client contact, evaluates service quality, inspects posts and initiates corrective action as needed.
• Meets with line management or client representatives for updates and to address issues; supports client start-ups and security planning.
• Coordinates orientation, training, development and retention of staff; coaches employees and handles disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Maintains and submits payroll records and other employee information; reviews reports for accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintains a positive, professional environment in compliance with laws and company policies.
• Communicates scheduling and staffing needs with line management; controls labor costs and ensures client directions are followed.
• Provides input to company initiatives and assists management in resolving issues.
• Performs tasks of a similar nature as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Security operations

Client relations

Leadership

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

$60,000/yr Valid driver's license and previous supervisory experience required.

Manages a shift and/or segment of guarding operations at multiple sites at the direction of line management. Supervises Field Supervisors and other security personnel. Performs inspections and ensures that post orders are being followed. Coaches and trains personnel. Carries out administrative procedures in support of Branch operations.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Primary job function is the management of a segment of an office’s guarding operations. This job description applies only to salaried positions performing essential functions of the nature described, with the authority to make independent choices, free from immediate supervision, in significant matters that affect the business, or to carry out tasks that are directly and closely related to such work, no less than 50% of the time. If a position performs such work less than 50% of the time, and/or performs routine duties that are also performed by subordinates more than 40% of the time, it should be classified as: Field Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.
• All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
• Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented separately, and may include functions, objectives, duties or tasks not specifically listed herein.
• In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

1. 1. Manages a shift and/or segment of guarding operations at multiple sites, including supervision of subordinate officers and supervisory staff; ensures that personnel deliver high quality service.
2. 2. Ensures that service expectations are being met through regular contact with clients; evaluates service quality, inspects posts and initiates corrective action in a timely manner as necessary.
3. 3. Meets with line management and/or client representatives for status updates and to address any actual or potential problems; provides support during client start-ups; provides input to security planning, assessments and surveys; reviews post orders and communicates requirements and changes to affected personnel.
4. 4. Participates in and coordinates with line management regarding the orientation, training, development and retention of high caliber staff; ensures that each staff member is treated with dignity and respect; coaches employees and carries out disciplinary actions, as necessary.
5. 5. Maintains and submits payroll records and other employee and business information; reviews client and company reports for accuracy and timeliness.
6. 6. Maintains a positive, professional environment in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; acts to ensure that staff members understand and comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
7. 7. Communicates and coordinates with line management regarding scheduling, staffing, equipment, record keeping, and related matters, to ensure smooth delivery of services; makes scheduling and staffing adjustments as needed to meet client requirements while controlling labor costs; reviews reports to ensure that commitments have been met and client directions have been followed.
8. 8. Provides input to company initiatives; promptly assists line management in the resolution of legal, financial, human resources, and administrative issues.
9. 9. Performs tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for assigned office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRY

Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position.

MINIMUM HIRING STANDARDS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e., pager or phone).
• Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have the willingness to participate in the Company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.

Education/Experience: Associate’s Degree and 1 year of experience in security operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company. Additional relevant experience can be substituted for the required education on the basis of one calendar year of experience for one academic year of education.

COMPETENCIES (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing):

• Understanding of security operations.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices.
• Planning, organizing and leadership skills.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Strong customer service and service delivery orientation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to take initiative and achieve results.

WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical/Mental Demands):

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, clients, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, and behavioral selection survey.
• Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.
• Regular use of vehicle required in the performance of duties.
• Regular talking and hearing.
• Occasional walking, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Responding on an on-call basis to emergencies and incidents at all hours.