SPO Supervisor

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Security Management, or related field preferred.
• 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.

Pay

Estimated Salary/Wage USD $31.50/Hr.