Supervisor - Security

southtexascollege; Trevino Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College is seeking a Supervisor - Security to assist in managing the safety and security operations across the campus district. The role supervises security personnel and coordinates with the Police Lieutenant to ensure patrols, incident reporting, and adherence to security procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and at least two years in security management, strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to travel across campuses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• At least two years of experience in security and safety management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel across the college district and work varying hours.

Responsibilities

• Supervises security personnel campus district wide.
• Coordinates campus activities with the Police Lieutenant.
• Develops and enforces security standards of operations and procedures.
• Manages fuel cards, documentation for discrepancies, and vehicle maintenance.
• Reviews incident reports and submits them for approval in a timely manner.
• Monitors performance and advises management on security personnel performance.
• Prepares disciplinary documentation as required.
• Assists in equipment quotes for security operations.
• Trains and guides Security Guard Specialists and Guards.
• Maintains accurate security logs and related reports.
• Travels to all campuses district wide daily and weekly as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Situational awareness

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Transcripts

Transcripts must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Foreign transcripts

Applicants submitting employment applications with foreign transcripts must provide transcript equivalency documentation from an approved evaluation service. The evaluation service must be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation service links on the following site are provided by South Texas College for your convenience but are not affiliated with South Texas College: NACES Members

Job Description

Department: Office of Safety and Security

General Statement of Job

The Supervisor -Security is responsible for assisting with the management of the safety and security area of the Department of Public Safety. Supervises the security guard specialists and security guards' campus district-wide. Ensures that patrols and inspections of campus buildings, grounds, and parking areas are conducted daily for the prevention of crimes.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Supervises security personnel campus district wide.
• Coordinates campus activities with the Police Lieutenant.
• Makes recommendations and assists with the development of the security standards of operations and procedures.
• Assists with the security vehicle authorized use of fuel cards, provides documentation for discrepancies, ensures preventive maintenance and repairs are completed.
• Reviews incident reports issued to security personnel by reviewing and submitting reports for approval in a timely manner to the Parking and Security Services Manager for final approval.
• Monitors performance and advises the Parking and Security Services Manager regarding overall performance of security personnel.
• Documents infractions and failure to adhere to operating procedures; prepares written disciplinary documentation, as approved by the Parking and Security Services Manager.
• Recommends and obtains quotes for equipment needed for security guard operations to the Parking and Security Services Manager.
• Assists in providing training and guidance to Security Guard Specialists and Security Guards.
• Documents concise and accurate incident reports, security logs, evaluations, and other required written documentation.
• Prepares pertinent reports and gathers written statements, as needed.
• Ensures lost and found items obtained by security personnel are properly documented and turned in to the Department of Public Safety property clerk in a timely manner.
• Assists with traffic control and crosswalk duty, as needed.
• Ensures gators, trucks, and bicycles are properly maintained and serviced.
• Serves as liaison with campus administrators and department leadership.
• Travels to all campuses district wide on a daily and weekly basis.
• Keeps an accurate inventory on all security equipment.
• Travels throughout the college district, as needed.
• Serves as Campus Security Authority.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• At least two (2) years of experience in security and safety management required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
• Must possess situation awareness skills.
• Ability to demonstrate exemplary work practices and work ethic.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of constituents both orally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult, dangerous, and high-stress emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Must be willing and able to work various hours, various locations, and rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, College closures, and holidays, as needed.
• Ability to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation or College-owned vehicles.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business perio