Security Shift Supervisor

Securitas Group; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security company seeks a Shift Supervisor to oversee security personnel and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. This role requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to service excellence, aiming to protect both company and client assets effectively. Candidates should possess experience in security management or a related field, along with the ability to adapt in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ security-related experience or military service.
• Current and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and training of security officers.
• Ensure contract compliance and quality service through inspections.
• Manage overtime and payroll duties.

Skills

Supervisory practices

Security operations

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

• Must have one or more of the following:
o Service in the active duty military, military reserves, or National Guard
o Service in Auxiliary Police or Police Cadets
o Minimum of (2) years of security-related experience

Shift Supervisor
We help make your world a safer place.
Securitas is a global company that offers the most advanced and sustainable security solutions in the industry. We are located in 47 countries and have 355,000 employees worldwide and over 150,000 clients.
Job Summary: The Shift Supervisor assists the Security Manager in the supervision and direction of security and fire prevention personnel and activities designed to protect and preserve corporate assets and personnel
Essential Functions:
• Oversee the staffing, scheduling, and on-site training for security officers assigned to his/her shift.
• Ensure that contract-required training and screening elements for security personnel have been met.
• Manage overtime
• Ensure quality of service and contract compliance by regularly inspecting security personnel and their job performance when assigned to his/her shift.
• Perform other operations and related functions (e.g., payroll, review and maintain incident reports, assist in preparation of security surveys and post orders).
• Make recommendations for positive and negative personnel actions for those under his/her direct supervision.
• Respond to client requests
Education/Experience:
• Associate Degree Criminal Justice or 2 years’ experience in the related field.
• Must possess a current and valid driver’s license

Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing):
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet requirements for specific skills, certifications or authorizations specified for the assigned site.
• Knowledge of security operations and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.
• Ability to supervise staff, including assigning work and providing training and discipline.
• Ability to provide positive direction and motivate performance.
• Understanding of a variety of security and safety devices and controls.
• Ability to learn quickly and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to track and maintain schedule assignments.
• Ability to be an effective team member.
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.
• Courteous telephone manner.
• Ability to adapt to various sites and changes in post procedures.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization.
• Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong customer service and results orientation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, at various social levels and across diverse cultures
With over 80 years of protecting the things that matter, we’ve seen more than most. That’s why Securitas is the partner of choice for companies and an employer of choice for candidates worldwide.
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“Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.”