Security Supervisor

Confidential Company; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in El Paso, Texas seeks a Security Supervisor to lead and coordinate security across multiple facilities. You will oversee security personnel and third-party providers, manage access control, and drive risk-based improvements to protect employees, assets, and operations.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership, 4+ years in manufacturing security, experience with investigations, emergency response, and multi-site oversight; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse or industrial security.
• Experience supervising security teams and/or third-party providers.
• Experience with multi-site security operations is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, incident investigation, emergency response, and loss prevention.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred for diverse environments.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with security management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily security operations across multiple locations.
• Establish and maintain security procedures, protocols, and standards.
• Ensure effective access control for employees, contractors, visitors, vehicles, and vendors.
• Oversee security of facilities, equipment, inventory, raw materials, and assets.
• Conduct regular security inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.
• Lead, supervise, and develop security guards and third-party staff.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and internal leadership during incidents.
• Maintain emergency response and crisis management procedures.
• Participate in business continuity planning.

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Security risk assessment

Incident investigation

Access control

CCTV

Emergency response

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice / Security Management / Business Administration

Tools

Security management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Security Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating security operations across multiple facilities to protect employees, visitors, assets, products, and company information. This position oversees security personnel and third-party security providers, ensures compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, and drives consistent security standards across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on security leader with strong supervisory, risk management, incident response, and communication skills, capable of managing security operations in a dynamic manufacturing and logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations & Site Protection

• Supervise daily security operations across multiple locations.
• Establish and maintain security procedures, protocols, and standards for all sites.
• Ensure effective access control for employees, contractors, visitors, vehicles, and vendors.
• Oversee security of facilities, equipment, inventory, raw materials, finished goods, and other company assets.
• Conduct regular security inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Security Personnel & Vendor Management

• Lead, supervise, and develop security guards and other security personnel.
• Manage third-party security contractors, ensuring staffing levels, performance, training, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Establish clear expectations, KPIs, schedules, and performance standards for security teams.
• Conduct regular meetings and site visits to ensure consistent execution across locations.
• Support investigations and performance management related to security personnel.
• Lead the response to security incidents, emergencies, theft, workplace violence, unauthorized access, property damage, and other security-related events.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement, emergency services, and internal leadership when required.
• Conduct incident investigations, document findings, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain emergency response and crisis management procedures.
• Participate in business continuity and emergency preparedness activities.

Technology & Security Systems

• Oversee the effective use of security systems, including:
• Access control systems
• Alarm systems
• Visitor management systems
• Vehicle/gate control systems
• Security communication systems
• Identify opportunities to improve security through technology and automation.
• Ensure security systems are properly maintained and operational.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with company security policies, customer requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct periodic security audits and assessments across all assigned locations.
• Develop and maintain security procedures, reports, and documentation.
• Track security KPIs, incidents, trends, and corrective actions.
• Recommend continuous improvements to strengthen the company's overall security program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse or industrial security.
• Previous experience supervising security teams and/or third-party security providers.
• Experience managing multi-site security operations is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, incident investigation, emergency response, and loss prevention.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, particularly for environments with a diverse workforce.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; experience with security management systems is a plus.
• Ability to travel between assigned locations as required.

Core Competencies

• Leadership & team supervision
• Security risk assessment
• Crisis & emergency management
• Decision-making & problem solving
• Conflict management
• Confidentiality & integrity
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites