Security Supervisor

King County, Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

King County is seeking a Security Supervisor to lead the Security Management Section within the Facilities Management Division. You will supervise a team responsible for securing county buildings, facilities, and properties across multiple locations, and you will interact with staff and senior management in a visible public environment.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, integrity, and the ability to coordinate training, incident response, and emergency planning.

Qualifications

• In-depth background in Public Safety and Building Security.
• Experience supervising a large work force.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Customer-focused and able to build intergovernmental relationships.
• Ability to work in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Experience developing staff training and procedural accountability.
• Possess valid Washington State driver’s license or the ability to obtain transportation to remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned staff, train staff, coach, mentor and motivate performance; evaluate work outcomes.
• Oversee scheduling, approve absences, authorize overtime, and analyze workloads.
• Provide security staff training on procedures, safety, emergency response and incidents; maintain training records and annual reports.
• Act as on-call, 24/7 Duty Manager for building and facility issues.
• Review processes and implement improvements to increase service effectiveness.
• Maintain records and incident/activity reports; respond to possible crimes or critical incidents.
• Coordinate emergency responses to disasters or disturbances as directed by Security Manager.
• Liaise with peer groups and coordinate joint training with other teams.

Skills

Leadership

Public Safety

Building Security

Staff Supervision

Communication Skills

Emergency Response

Incident Reporting

Job description

King County is searching for a Security Supervisor to provide strong leadership, inspiration, and motivation to the Security Management Section within the Facilities Management Division (FMD).

The Security Supervisor serves as the first line supervisor for the FMD Security Management Section responsible for ensuring and maintaining the security of County buildings, facilities and property at multiple locations.

This position involves regular interaction with staff at all levels of County government. We seek an exceptional leader with high integrity and trust, who can interact comfortably with senior management, work well in a visible public environment, effectively prioritize critical incidents, and has excellent motivational and communication skills.

ABOUT THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION

Through a workforce of over 300 plus dedicated employees, the Facilities Management Division (FMD) operates and manages the County's capital assets by developing and maintaining cost-conscious, sustainable, high-quality facilities, and environments. The Security Management Section provides building security to approximately 32 facilities throughout King County. The Security Management Section is responsible for physical building security - seven days a week, 24 hours per day, employee ID/Access, Courthouse Information Desk, Courthouse Lost and Found, Radio Dispatch of FMD Security and King County Sheriff's Office Court Protection personnel and the after-hours escort program.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity -social-justice.as

The successful candidate will demonstrate skill and/or ability to:

• Supervise assigned staff by performing the following personnel responsibilities: provide recommendations on staff selection; train staff; investigate alleged misconduct and recommend and/or implement disciplinary action; evaluate and document work performance formally and informal; coach, counsel, mentor and motivate staff.
• Oversee scheduling; approve absence requests and authorize overtime; complete payroll documents. Analyze overtime and other work patterns.
• Oversee the provision of training to security staff regarding security procedures, safety, emergency response and critical incidents. Maintain accurate records of all training and prepare annual report for all training.
• Act as the on-call, 24/7 response Duty Manager for all building/facilities issues that may arise.
• Review processes and procedures and recommend improvements to increase effectiveness of services provided; coordinate and oversee implementation of changes.
• Maintain records and files: review and/or prepare incident, activity and statistical reports.
• Respond to reports of possible crimes or critical incidents at County serviced properties and ensure appropriate action is taken.
• Coordinate and assist in implementing emergency responses to disasters or civil disturbances as directed by the Security Manager.
• Liaison with peer groups; coordinate joint training ventures with other work groups. Participate in community security activities and public information groups and events.
• When required, this position will act as the Security Manager and perform the job duties of a Security Sergeant and Security Officer.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE:

• An in-depth background in Public Safety and Building Security including extensive experience managing a large security guard force operation risk.
• The ability to perform in the areas of responsibility listed above.
• Experience in supervision of a large work force.
• Can communicate and synthesize complex ideas and concepts effectively in multiple settings with a diverse audience.
• Be customer - focused on building and maintaining positive relationships with intergovernmental agencies and separately elected branches of government.
• Be able to persevere and adapt as required, while working in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Be able to model best practices in managing a large group of multi-level staff by:
  • Supervising, coaching, supporting, and empowering employees to work collaboratively.
  • Assess and develop skills in order to encourage a culture of continuous learning; and
  • Cultivate a model of every employee being accountable for high-quality service delivery.

• Experience developing staff training and procedural accountability.

CANDIDATES WHO ARE SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION MUST:

Possess a valid Washington State driver’s license or the ability to obtain timely transportation to remote work locations with limited or no public transportation. Final appointment is contingent upon successfully passing a thorough Facilities Management Division screening and references, Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) and Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention background investigation, and a pre-employment physical examination.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

• This position has been designated by department leadership as aFIRST RESPONDER in the event of a proclaimed emergency. Meaning this position has a role in emergency response and is responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence, environment and/or restoration of order.
• The normal workweek is 40 hours, Monday-Friday, or Tuesday – Saturday, and may include the need to report to work during weekends and Holidays, in case of emergencies or operational needs.
• This position is on the Duty Manager rotation and is responsible for handling after-hours facility and/or building operational calls.
• This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible.
• Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; schedule and work location are to be determined.
• This position is represented by PROTEC17.
• Final appointment is contingent upon successfully passing a thorough federal and county background investigation.

Please contact Brittney Marzest, Senior Talent Advisor [e-mail]

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

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