SPO Supervisor

Chenega Corporation; Fort Irwin (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Corporation is seeking a Security Police Officer (SPO) Supervisor at Fort Irwin, CA. You will lead a team of Security Police Officers, directing shift activities and ensuring safe, compliant security operations to protect personnel and assets.

You will coordinate priorities, enforce post orders, and make real-time decisions while coaching staff and overseeing performance. The role demands strong leadership and adherence to security regulations in a high-security environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years of law enforcement supervisory experience; or 2+ years as NASA Security Police Officer with FMP credentials.
• Must pass background and drug screening.
• Must be 21+ and graduate of an accredited security training program.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Security Police Officers on the shift.
• Direct daily activities and communicate priorities and expectations.
• Ensure shift operations comply with laws, policies, post orders, and procedures.
• Serve as primary leadership for routine and emergency security operations.
• Make real-time decisions addressing security issues, staffing, and mission needs.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance oversight.
• Monitor performance and give constructive feedback for development.
• Participate in personnel actions including evaluations and training.
• Ensure officers understand new policies and updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Operational decision-making

Staffing & scheduling

Conflict resolution

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FMP credentials

Federal/State/local law enforcement training

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Incident management systems

Scheduling platforms

Reporting systems

Job description

Summary

The Security Police Officer (SPO) Supervisor serves as a frontline security and law enforcement leader responsible for the direction, coordination, and oversight of security operations personnel assigned to their shift. This position ensures the effective protection of personnel, facilities, critical infrastructure, and government assets while maintaining operational readiness and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Security Police Officers assigned to the shift, ensuring safe, effective, and professional security operations.
• Direct daily activities and ensure personnel understand operational priorities, assignments, special instructions, and organizational expectations.
• Ensure shift operations are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, post orders, and operational procedures.
• Serve as the primary point of leadership and decision-making for routine and emergency security operations during assigned shifts.
• Evaluate operational conditions and make real-time decisions to address security issues, staffing challenges, and mission requirements.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, guidance, and performance oversight to assigned personnel.
• Monitor employee performance and provide constructive feedback to enhance effectiveness and professional development.
• Participate in personnel actions including performance evaluations, recognition programs, disciplinary actions, training recommendations, and employee development initiatives.
• Ensure officers receive and understand new policies, special instructions, and operational updates.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of law enforcement supervisory experience; OR
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a NASA Security Police Officer with Federal Magistrate Program (FMP) credentials.
• Demonstrated experience leading personnel, making operational decisions, and managing security or law enforcement activities.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Graduate of a federal, state, local, military, or accredited law enforcement training academy or equivalent security training program.
• Must maintain required law enforcement, arrest authority, and security certifications applicable to the assignment.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supervising large security or law enforcement teams.
• Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Security Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience serving in incident command, emergency management, or operational leadership roles.
• Military leadership or law enforcement management experience.
• Experience supporting critical infrastructure, aerospace, government, or high-security environments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively supervise, motivate, and develop personnel.
• Ability to make sound operational decisions under pressure.
• Experience managing staffing, scheduling, performance, and workforce accountability.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and address personnel issues professionally and effectively.
• Comprehensive knowledge of law enforcement, physical security, emergency response, and protective services operations.
• Knowledge of incident management principles, security procedures, access control, patrol operations, and investigative processes.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local laws as they apply to security and public safety operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience utilizing reporting systems, scheduling platforms, incident management systems, and operational technologies.

Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $31.50/Hr.