Security Supervisor-39019

Harvard Protection Services; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Sick leave

Vacation

401(k) enrollment

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services in Norristown, PA is seeking a Security Supervisor to lead security personnel and ensure safe operations for assigned facilities. The role focuses on staff supervision, training, and ensuring adherence to client contracts and safety protocols.

This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8am to 4pm. The compensation is hourly at USD 20.00, with benefits including health, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or the equivalent.
• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses.
• Previous supervisory experience or certifications preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer-service skills.
• Reliable transportation and communication methods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality services by inspecting, coaching, mentoring and leading security personnel.
• Schedule shifts, manage overtime, review logs and incident reports, train staff.
• Provide recommendations for personnel actions for staff under supervision.
• Maintain professionalism, lead staff, and assist customers, employees and guests.
• Maintain visible presence in the facility and monitor for suspicious activity.
• Respond to emergencies per policy and coordinate procedures.
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents and suspicious activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Security guard license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Supervisory certification

Job description

Security Supervisor-39019

Job Site Location

US-PA-Norristown

Requisition ID

2026-39019

Schedule

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Hire Type

Full-Time

Position Objective

Security Supervisor-39019

Company Overview

Harvard Protection Services is one of the fastest growing, privately owned providers of high-quality security services in the United States. Our reputation has been earned among our employees and clients for our responsiveness, engaged leadership, and personal care for every employee and client we serve. We support our employees, ensure they feel valued, give them the resources to be successful, and empower them to execute flawlessly.

Job Summary

Our Security Supervisors support Harvard Protection in our goal of providing best in class security and life safety services. Our Supervisors are responsible for providing professional customer-focused security and life safety services for the people and the property they protect and our employees that they lead.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure quality services are provided to meet customer expectations and contract requirements by regularly inspecting, training, coaching, mentoring and leading security personnel assigned to the facility/building
• Perform operations related functions to include; scheduling, overtime management, review of daily logs and incident reports, training and development of staff
• Provide recommendations for positive and negative personnel actions for those staff members under his/her direct supervision.
• Maintain a professional demeanor, leading staff and aiding customers, employees, and guests
• Maintain a visible presence in the facility / building assigned
• Monitor the environment, with the ability to detect suspicious and unsafe activity
• Answer all phones in a professional manner
• Know the facility / building policies and procedures, lead and enforce them within positions limits
• Follow and coordinate established emergency response, action planning and procedures
• Initiate preliminary investigations into incidents and write reports to ensure accuracy of necessary documentation
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, as required
• The essential duties and responsibilities may differ by customer location assigned

Knowledge, Skill Requirements and Qualifications

• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses
• Minimum High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent
• Verifiable and successful supervisory and advanced education and/or certifications preferred
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, customer service experience is helpful
• Must have reliable means of communication and transportation
• Must have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Write routine correspondence, to include log entries, incident and reporting
• Ability to work in a fast paced, customer service environment
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize and problem solve
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office

Compensation

Harvard Protection Services offers a competitive hourly pay rate with health & welfare, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation, and 401K enrollment benefit opportunities.

About Harvard Protection Services

Harvard Protection Services maintains true to our long-standing belief, Employees First and Customer Service. Our Mission, Vision and Core Values of PEOPLE FIRST, SAFETY, TEAMWORK, CLIENT FOCUS, and ACCOUNTABILITY are representative of this belief with expectations set and supported throughout for all our employees. Our goals set the standard for the industry; to earn our customer's trust, confidence, and business, through maintaining a safe and secure environment. We are recognized by our customers and the industry as a dynamic, employee-centric organization that empowers our team to deliver leading edge service and solutions that creates value for our customers.

Harvard Protection Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Veteran/Disabilities

Salary & Wage Details

USD $20.00/Hr.

Schedule

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm