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| Work Environment | Often works in high-risk areas, private events, or for corporate clients | Works at specific locations like malls, buildings, or events to monitor and control access |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Hired by private companies, government agencies, or individuals for specialized security services | Employed by security firms or directly hired to patrol and monitor premises |
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
Posted 10 days ago
Key responsibilities
Directly supervise security officers and ensure security posts are staffed at all times.
Coordinate scheduling, timekeeping, and training for security personnel at the Olin Corporation job site.
Serve as liaison between the security contractor and the company representative, informing the site security representative of incidents and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
Denali Universal Services rating
6.7
Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
106th of 210 rated facilities management
Job description
JOB SUMMARY
Under limited supervision, the Security Supervisor will be responsible for the overall security operation that involves security personnel at the Olin Corporation job site. The Security Supervisor will coordinate scheduling and timekeeping and provide directions to the security team. Other duties include interacting with the Company security representative on a daily basis and taking guidance with regard to operational standards and requirements.
This position requires a high attention to detail and accuracy, excellent customer service skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build effective partnerships with the client and customers. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but the company may identify other duties of the position. These responsibilities may differ depending on business necessities and client requirements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of prior experience in military, law enforcement, corrections, or private security
- 1 year in position(s) of increasing responsibility that required sound decision making and incident/event management
- Valid driver’s license
- Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to lead with professionalism, respect and integrity at all times
- State Unarmed Security Officer License or able to obtain
- As a condition of employment, must be able to successfully complete a criminal background investigation, drug screen, and a post-offer physical.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Knowledge of security services and developing Security Post Orders
- Knowledge and ability to develop and maintain a Security Officer Training Program
- Advanced skills utilizing common office related computer programs plus ability to learn proprietary programs unique to client
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ensure compliance with all applicable Olin policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.
- Assigned to the Olin TAC Building, will serve as the on-site supervisory authority.
- Schedule security personnel for emergency needs, disability replacements and overtime to provide required job coverage.
- Be knowledgeable of and perform all duties associated with the Security Officer position.
- Directly supervise the Security Officers.
- Serves as liaison between the Security Contractor and Company Representative.
- Manages the disciplinary process.
- Maintain full working knowledge of DUS and site-specific policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), approved facility security plan, and applicable laws.
- Ensures the Security Officers are knowledgeable, trained and capable of carrying out duties professionally and efficiently.
- Review and validate security rounds
- Help maintain operations continuity and ensures security posts are staffed at all times.
- Monitor badging and access control needs
- Reviews the daily reports and informs the Site Security Representative of any incidents.
- Conduct the weekly roster and schedule of personnel.
- Coordinate and/or enforce a variety of security services and activities at the assigned job site.
- Prepare, update and/or oversee security procedures for security officers and tenants.
- Coordinate and/or conduct training for the security workforce using written procedures and safety rules in order to increase job knowledge and expertise.
- Assist with the interviewing, hiring, and onboarding process.
- Utilize clear and appropriate communication skills while providing information to others, mediating disputes, investigating incidents, and performing other related tasks.
- Assist with the management of escalated security or emergency situations as requested.
- Ensure notification is made to law enforcement personnel and other emergency responders to permit a timely response to any emergency within the area of responsibility.
- Ability to handle stressful or crisis situations calmly and efficiently.
- Promote a respectful, professional and collaborative workplace at all times.
- Safely operate a motor vehicle in a variety of settings and varying weather conditions.
- May be required to respond to urgent matters on weekends and evenings.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.
- Perform job related duties as required.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Safety and Security: Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers
- Commitment to Excellence: Identifies what needs to be completed and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations
- Corporate Values: Understands, embraces, and integrates DUS corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities
- Customer Service: Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers
- Teamwork: Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside and outside the organization
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
- Adaptability: Adapts to changing conditions and work assignments, sets priorities and manages multiple assignments, and tasks
- Analytical Skills: Visualizes, articulates and solves a variety of problems and concepts and makes appropriate decisions based on available information
- Communication Skills: Listens, writes, and speaks effectively, and positively relates and interacts with internal and external stakeholders
- Conflict Resolution: Prevents, manages, and/or resolves conflict
- Independence: Works with little or no supervision
- Problem Solving: Anticipates and identifies problems, distinguishes between symptoms and causes, and determines alternative solutions involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity and risk.
BENEFITS
Full-time regular employees have the opportunity to enroll in health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, 401k Retirement Plan and other benefit options. Employees are provided access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The employee will be required to work at the client’s job site and may be assigned to confined workspaces such as a security guard post, security gate, or patrol vehicles. The majority of the work is performed in an industrial setting with a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities and abilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee’s work requires routine sitting, walking, standing, bending, and occasionally carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods. Ability to visually monitor multiple screens simultaneously. Ability to respond quickly to emergencies. Candidate/incumbent will be required to successfully complete a post-offer pre-hire physical.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
DUS provides reasonable accommodation, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Denali Universal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About Denali Universal Services
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Industry
Facilities support services
Company size
501 - 1,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Anchorage, AK, US
Year founded
1992