Security Sergeant/Supervisor

Position Overview

This role involves overseeing, planning, and coordinating security operations within a designated division. The Security Sergeant/Supervisor collaborates with other departments, external agencies, and the public while providing high-level assistance to senior supervisory or management personnel. This role is safety sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize, staff, and manage daily security services, including conducting routine facility inspections.
• Contribute to the creation and execution of strategic goals, policies, and priorities, recommending and implementing necessary changes.
• Identify areas for enhancement in service delivery, assess resource requirements, and implement improvements following consultation with management.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned security personnel, delegate tasks, oversee workflow, and resolve operational challenges.
• Maintain records of training and recertification for security officers, as well as daily staffing logs for accountability.
• Ensure security equipment is functioning properly; perform repairs and enforce safe work standards.
• Oversee secure handling of vaults, cash, fareboxes, and conduct computer-based audits to verify farebox data.
• Recruit, train, motivate, assess, and discipline security staff as needed, including coordinating training sessions and managing terminations.
• Assist in budget planning and administration by forecasting needs, monitoring spending, and proposing necessary adjustments.
• Provide support to the Security Superintendent, attend various committees, and prepare reports and correspondence.
• Coordinate security efforts with other divisions and external organizations.

Additional Functions

• Engage in professional meetings and stay informed about new developments and best practices in security supervision.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or GED plus thirty credit hours of college coursework in law enforcement or criminal justice.
• Minimum of four years of security experience, including at least one year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Valid New Mexico Driver's License or ability to obtain one by hire date.
• City Operator's Permit (COP) must be secured within six months of employment.

Work Environment and Physical Demand

• Work setting includes office environments, potential exposure to hostile situations, use of computers, and inclement weather conditions.
• Physical tasks may include heavy or moderate lifting, prolonged sitting, walking or standing, and vehicle operation.