Security Supervisor

Global Power Components; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components is seeking a Security Supervisor to lead security operations at the Milwaukee facility. This hands‑on leadership role requires strong judgment, accountability, and the ability to proactively strengthen security, incident prevention, and operational consistency.

The successful candidate will supervise security staff, conduct risk assessments, coordinate with site leadership, and ensure compliance with company standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Management, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in corporate/industrial security or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience or equivalent people leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage incidents, and hold employees accountable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day security operations for an assigned facility.
• Serve as the primary security leader and point of contact for site leadership.
• Supervise, coach, and develop security personnel while promoting professionalism and customer service.
• Ensure staffing, scheduling, and security coverage across shifts and locations.
• Conduct patrols, inspections, and reviews to ensure compliance with standards.
• Conduct site security assessments to strengthen physical security and reduce risk.
• Respond to incidents, emergencies, and access control issues; lead investigations.
• Identify trends and opportunities for preventive action.
• Partner with Operations, HR, Safety, Facilities, and Maintenance on security matters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Incident management

Education

Bachelor’s degree / Associate’s degree in related field

Tools

Access control systems

Surveillance systems

Badge/visitor management

Job description

Title: Security Supervisor

Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Position Summary: The Security Supervisor is responsible for leading security operations at an assigned Global Power Components facility. This role serves as the primary site security leader and is responsible for supervising security personnel, overseeing incident response, conducting security assessments, identifying and mitigating risks, and partnering with Operations, HR, Safety, Facilities, and site leadership to maintain a safe and secure work environment. This is a hands‑on leadership position requiring sound judgment, professionalism, accountability, and the ability to proactively identify opportunities to strengthen physical security, operational consistency, and incident prevention.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Leadership & Operations

• Lead day-to-day security operations for an assigned facility.


• Serve as the primary security leader and point of contact for site leadership.


• Supervise, coach, and develop security team members while promoting professionalism, accountability, and customer service.


• Ensure appropriate staffing, scheduling, and security coverage across assigned shifts and locations.


• Conduct patrols, inspections, and reviews of security operations to ensure compliance with company standards and procedures.

Risk Management & Incident Response

• Conduct site security assessments and identify opportunities to strengthen physical security and reduce risk.


• Respond to incidents, emergencies, workplace disruptions, theft concerns, and access control issues.


• Lead preliminary investigations, gather facts and documentation, and prepare accurate incident reports.


• Identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for preventive action.


• Recommend and support implementation of security improvements, procedures, and corrective actions.

Partnership & Administration

• Partner with Operations, HR, Safety, Facilities, and Maintenance on security‑related matters.


• Maintain schedules, reports, post orders, and security documentation.


• Support training, onboarding, audits, emergency preparedness activities, and security‑related projects.


• Communicate site risks, staffing needs, incidents, and improvement opportunities to Security leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Management, Business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.


• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in corporate security, industrial security, law enforcement, military, corrections, loss prevention, emergency response, or a related field.


• Minimum 2 years of supervisory, military leadership, law enforcement leadership, or equivalent people leadership experience.


• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage incidents, conduct investigations, and hold employees accountable.


• Strong communication, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing, industrial, logistics, warehouse, or distribution experience.


• Military leadership, law enforcement supervision, corrections supervision, or corporate security leadership experience.


• Experience conducting security assessments, investigations, and risk mitigation activities.


• Experience with access control, surveillance, badge, and visitor management systems.


• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Success in This Role:

• Maintain effective and professional security operations for the assigned site.


• Lead and develop a high‑performing team.


• Improve incident response, documentation, and accountability.


• Identify and reduce security risks before they become incidents.


• Build strong relationships with site leadership and business partners.


• Drive continuous improvement in security practices, procedures, and overall site security effectiveness.

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