Supervisor, Security

Performance Team; Riverton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Performance Team seeks a Security Supervisor to lead a team of guards, patrol facilities, and enforce security procedures. Responsibilities include post inspections, incident reporting, and maintaining safety standards across the site.

The role requires supervisory experience, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate with building management. Candidates should be prepared for rotating shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school education; 2–5 years of related experience or training; at least one year of supervisory experience.
• Ability to read and write simple sentences; basic math skills for reporting and record-keeping.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Patrols buildings and grounds, logging information.
• Supervises a team of security personnel.
• Inspects doors, windows, and gates for security.
• Warns violators of infractions and monitors activity.
• Reports hazards, thefts, or irregularities to management.
• Maintains daily logs and security post reports.
• Conducts audits and safety/building inspections as required.
• Interfaces with management and other staff to ensure security compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Security awareness

Attention to detail

Communication

Reporting

Education

High school education

2–5 years related experience or training

1 year supervisory experience

Job description

As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us! If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you!

Performance Team handles end‑to‑end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities. Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process. Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions. Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will save time and money.

Summary

Supervises a team of security personnel including guards. Monitor, audit and maintain the Contract Security requirements and communication under the direction of the Security Director, while maintaining constant communication with Building Management.

SHIFT

Rotating Schedules

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrols, periodically, buildings and grounds of establishment, docks, and worksite, logging information.
• Supervises a team of security personnel.
• Examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.
• Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, and security doors.
• Observes departing personnel to guard against theft of company property.
• Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Check DVR Video Recorders daily; log, sign and date on a daily per shift basis to ensure that they are displaying live pictures and recording 24/7. Responsible for reporting, recording and communicating amongst the Security team if any scheduled maintenance is required, including ordering emergency repair services and communication updates.
• Required to conduct written Security Officer and Building Safety Audits as necessary, including mandatory weekly/monthly per shift accountability. All reports are to be given to the Security Director for final review and filing.
• Conduct several daily security post inspections throughout the course of your duties to ensure continuous compliance, guard alertness, reports, truck logs and yard checks, including verification that post equipment is functioning according to operational standards. You will provide a written report following any deficiencies.
• Interview director‑level management including associate co‑workers such as yard goat operators, lead floor supervisors and GT drivers periodically to ensure that our posted security officers are regularly performing to standards. Any deficiencies will be reported and reflect immediate corrective action.
• Report any suspicious activity, including any unethical behavior amongst co‑workers, clients and contractors.
• Permits authorized persons to enter property.
• Registers at watch stations to record time of inspection trips.
• Records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences for management.
• Regulates vehicle and pedestrian traffic at plant entrance to maintain orderly flow.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly manages 15‑20 security guards and/or supervisors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. May be required to work overtime as needed.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision‑making process; makes timely decisions.

Quality – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance and Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. May be required to work overtime as needed.

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or informs appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school education; two to five years of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least one year of supervisory experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read a limited number of two‑ and three‑syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one‑ or two‑step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Company Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k + Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
• And more!

Pay Range

$65,000 - $70,000

Employment Eligibility

You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Performance Team is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Performance Team is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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