Security Police Lead - Shift Commander

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit; Fort Irwin (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit seeks a Security Police Officer (SPO) Supervisor to lead a shift, coordinate security operations, and ensure compliance with laws and policies at Fort Irwin, CA. The role focuses on protecting personnel, facilities, infrastructure, and government assets while maintaining readiness.

Requirements include four years of supervisory law enforcement experience or two years as NASA SPO with FMP credentials, plus a valid training background and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four years of law enforcement supervisory experience OR two years as NASA Security Police Officer with FMP credentials.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Graduate of a federal/state/local/military/accredited law enforcement training academy or equivalent security training program.
• Must maintain required law enforcement, arrest authority, and security certifications.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Security Police Officers assigned to the shift, ensuring safe, effective, and professional security operations.
• Direct daily activities and ensure personnel understand operational priorities, assignments, special instructions, and organizational expectations.
• Ensure shift operations are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, post orders, and operational procedures.
• Serve as the primary point of leadership and decision-making for routine and emergency security operations during assigned shifts.
• Evaluate operational conditions and make real-time decisions to address security issues, staffing challenges, and mission requirements.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, guidance, and performance oversight to assigned personnel.
• Monitor employee performance and provide constructive feedback to enhance effectiveness and professional development.
• Participate in personnel actions including performance evaluations, recognition programs, disciplinary actions, training recommendations, and employee development initiatives.
• Ensure officers receive and understand new policies, special instructions, and operational updates.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Staffing & scheduling

Conflict resolution

Operational security

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Security Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit seeks a Security Police Officer (SPO) Supervisor to lead a shift, coordinate security operations, and ensure compliance with laws and policies at Fort Irwin, CA. The role focuses on protecting personnel, facilities, infrastructure, and government assets while maintaining readiness.

Requirements include four years of supervisory law enforcement experience or two years as NASA SPO with FMP credentials, plus a valid training background and