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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Security Supervisor
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 18126 Salary Grade: OE2
Approved: June 17, 1998 Last Revised: August 30, 2024

Purpose:
 

Under general direction, supervise the activities and operations of security personnel in protecting property, operations and personnel.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Confirm presence and activities of scheduled security officers at assigned sites.
  2. Identify and notify replacement personnel to assume vacant guard assignments.
  3. Perform the duties of security officers when necessary.
  4. Provide direction and training to site officers and contract employees as needed to accomplish service goals.
  5. Review site documentation, activity and guard tour reports.
  6. Monitor welfare of security personnel working after-hour and remote assignments.
  7. Provide officer backup when investigating irregularities.
  8. Provide supplies, materials and implement temporary repairs to compromised fence, gate and lock systems.
  9. Respond to alarm notifications.
  10. Patrol utility sub-stations, un-staffed facilities, construction lay-down yards, and other sites as needed.
  11. Meet and provide access to law enforcement agencies to secured and/or energized areas as needed.
  12. Provide periodic reports to management regarding site activities, irregularities, and identifying needed action.
  13. Work outside scheduled hours to ensure consistent coverage, attend training classes, meetings and other activities as needed to meet the business needs of the organization and the workgroup.
  14. Assume on-call duty as assigned, responding to security needs and reporting to duty as necessary.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of or an ability to learn all safety practices related to working in energized areas, power plants and other utility specific environments and other safety practices, procedures and regulations, which contribute to a safe work place.
  • Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
  • Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedure, statutes, ordinances, and criminal law.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to train others.
  • Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
  • Ability to utilize radio equipment, complying with Federal communication guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years experience, employed in a security related position, of which two (2) years were in a lead or supervisor capacity.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Valid Texas Class C and/or Commercial Drivers License.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.