Security Services Shift Supervisor

The Security Services Shift Supervisor assists the Manager Security Services with day-to-day operations of assigned shift. Maintains overall security of the Institute campus ensures all posts are covered and personnel are performing shift duties opening and closing of the Institute at designated times foot patrols post checks shift briefings and responds to and investigates incidents and emergencies as dispatched or observed.

The working hours for this position are Monday-Friday 10:30pm-7:00am

Who We Are

The Salk Institute is an internationally renowned research institution that valuesall members of our scientific community. We seek bold and interactive leaders passionate about exploring new frontiers in science. Our collaborative community embraces perspectives across discipline professional acumen and unique life experiences fostering innovation and a sense of belonging. Together we strive to improve the wellbeing of humanity through groundbreaking research.

Founded by Jonas Salk developer of the first safe and effective polio vaccine the Institute is an independent nonprofit research organization and architectural landmark: small by choice intimate by nature and fearless in the face of any challenge. Salks vibrant community has many talented individuals from varied backgrounds each playing a crucial role in driving our mission forward. Fromvisionary leadersto dedicatedadministratorsand brilliantfaculty members the Institute is united by a shared passion for scientific exploration and innovation.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Responds to and investigates emergencies and incidents as observed and/or as directed by Dispatch provides documentation via Incident Reports (IR); in the absence of the Manager Security Services serves as the Incident Commander (IC) during medical fire HazMat and other emergencies.
• When not responding to a direct call patrols the facility grounds on foot visually and audibly assessing and reporting via radio on the state of security for the overall facility fire hazards leaks lighting issues and equipment failures to be electronically logged.
• Provides unlocks escorts employee verification and authorizes/denies access as appropriate.
• Warns violators of rule infractions civil criminal and policy or procedural violations such as badging protocol parking operations or trespassing after hours and expels or facilitates apprehension of persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
• Monitors all parking operations including permits reservations fire lanes and handicapped stalls for compliance; sets up moves and removes cones and traffic signage as directed.
• As directed assumes various other post duties to provide breaks/meal periods for colleagues including Security Dispatch.
• As assigned provides security presence at Institute events monitors access to registered events that take place after hours or when the facility is closed.
• Greets faculty staff and visitors provides directions and verbal information including exceptional customer service with public-facing tours.
• Notifies the appropriate Institute contact person(s) when necessary by phone and/or email including inter-departmentally with multiple partner organizations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Monitor productivity and performance of shift to ensure personnel are performing duties in accordance with Post Orders Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and various regulatory requirements.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.

• Responsibilities include general training of contract security officers assigned to shift; providing coaching and informal feedback; directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

What we Require

• Minimum 3 years of experience in security/law enforcement or related field.
• Minimum 1 years as a team lead/supervisor in security/law enforcement or related field preferred.
• Associates Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Security experience in a biotech academic institute or research institute preferred.
• Certificates licenses and registrations preferred: Valid California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services guard card; CPR/FA/AED Certification.
• Computer skills required: Familiarity with CCTV and card access software; Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed based on workload and deadlines.
• Post-offer physical required including:
  • Visual acuity: 20/40 with both eyes together with or without corrective lenses. The ability to distinguish red green and yellow colors is required. The use of corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses shall not interfere with an individuals ability to effectively perform assigned security job duties during normal or emergency operations.
  • Hearing: Individuals shall have no hearing loss in the better ear greater than 30 decibels average at 500 Hz 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz with no level greater than 40 decibels at any one frequency. A hearing aid is acceptable provided suitable testing procedures demonstrate auditory acuity equivalent to the above stated requirement. The use of a hearing aid shall not decree the effective performance of the individuals assigned security job duties during normal or emergency operations.

What We Can Offer

The expected pay range for this position is $21.15 to $28.85 hourly. Salk Institute provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal equity geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

Salk Institute offers competitive benefits including medical dental vision retirement paid time off tuition reimbursement patient advocacy services and transit/parking program.

Salk Values

The Salk Community both scientists and administrators worked together to define values that we believe support Salks pursuit of excellence. To be truly the best scientific institution requires not only incredible discoveries but a common understanding of how we should work together to enable those discoveries.

The acronym I CARE provides a simple way to remember each of the values and reminds each of us of the importance of what we do each day.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for students employees applicants for employment and other visitors. Salk has also adopted and maintains a policy to encourage professional and respectful workplace behavior and prevent discriminatory and harassing conduct in our workplace.

Accordingly the Institute prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment on the basis of and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race (race is inclusive of traits associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles. Protective hairstyles include but not limited to such hairstyles as braids and twists) color religion religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices) national origin ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information marital status age sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) reproductive health decision making gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation veteran and/or military status (disabled veteran veteran of the Vietnam era other covered veteran status) political affiliation and any other status protected by state or federal law.

Discrimination is prohibited with any intersectionality of the above-mentioned characteristics including:

1. Any combination of characteristics.
2. A perception that the person has any of the characteristics or any combination of those characteristics.
3. A perception that the person is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of those characteristics or any combination of those characteristics.

Required Experience:

Manager