Safety and Security Supervisor

Position Overview

The Safety and Security Supervisor is a hands-on supervisory role responsible for overseeing the daily workflow schedules and assignments of security personnel. This position ensures seamless access control facility patrols and rapid incident response while directly training new hires on safety and security protocols.

Collaborating closely with the Safety and Security Operations Manager this role continuously monitors and adapts daily safety procedures to maintain a secure environment. Serving as the primary operational liaison between the contract security provider and organization leadership this position balances strict compliance with a welcoming community-centric approach suitable for both non-profit and corporate tech environments. This non-exempt role reports to the Safety and Security Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

Operational Safety & Facility Protection

• Oversee day-to-day physical security operations across all program sites community hubs and administrative offices.
• Monitor guest check-in systems manage facility access controls and conduct routine perimeter and safety patrols.
• Manage security technology systems including CCTV surveillance electronic access systems fire alarms and visitor logs.
• Coordinate safety protocols for special events community outreach initiatives and donor functions.

Team Leadership & Staff Engagement

• Supervise schedule and evaluate site security personnel contracted guards and volunteer safety monitors.
• Conduct regular safety briefings and hands-on training for general staff interns and volunteers in de-escalation emergency evacuation active threat response and personal safety.
• Foster a welcoming inclusive environment that balances visible safety with community accessibility.

Crisis Management & Emergency Response

• Serve as the primary on-site responder during security breaches medical emergencies mental health crises or environmental threats.
• Help update test and implement Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for fires severe weather lockdowns and medical incidents.
• Write detailed objective incident reports and present risk analyses to management to help prevent future safety issues.

External Partnerships & Compliance

• Serve as the primary liaison to local emergency services (police fire EMS) advocating for non-escalatory community-sensitive responses when assistance is required.
• Ensure facility compliance with OSHA standards local fire codes and organizational insurance liability mandates.

Requirements and Skills

• High School Diploma or GED required. An Associates or Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Emergency Management Business Administration or a related field is highly preferred.
• 2 years of experience in physical security corporate security or loss prevention with a proven track record of supervising team members or shift operations. An equivalent combination of advanced education and field experience will also be considered.
• Solid understanding of basic OSHA regulations workers compensation workflows occupational health/safety requirements and emergency first-aid protocols.
• Knowledge of the legal boundaries surrounding asset protection loss prevention and public/private property rights.

• Proficient in operating modern security databases and platforms (e.g. Access Control Systems CCTV/VMS monitoring digital incident reporting software and visitor management systems).
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal cross-functional departments and diverse public visitors maintaining absolute confidentiality regarding sensitive materials and situations.
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills with a focus on modern de-escalation techniques and customer-service-oriented security.

Licenses & Certifications

• Must possess a valid drivers license with a minimum of one (1) year of clean driving experience.
• Possession of (or ability to obtain prior to hire) required state/local security guard registration (e.g. California Guard Card or regional equivalent).
• Current certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire) in First Aid/CPR/AED.

Working Conditions and Schedule

• This is an on-site role that regularly works weekends and must be available by phone for emergencies.
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 lbs; climb stairs ramps or ladders occasionally during the shift

Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) at The Tech

Our success is dependent on building teams that include people from different backgrounds and experiences who challenge each others assumptions with fresh perspectives. To that end we look for a diverse pool of applicants including but not limited to those from historically marginalized groups women people with disabilities people of color people who are lesbian gay bisexual transgender and/or nonconforming veterans and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

The Tech will provide an equal opportunity in recruitment and employment to all individuals and will not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry citizenship age physical or mental disability legally protected medical condition military or veteran status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable applicant with a disability may contact The Tech Interactive to arrange for accommodations. Please contact the Tech ator call .

Required Experience:

Manager