Armed Shift Supervisor

Position Description

This position is contingent upon contract award. SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is currently identifying qualified candidates in anticipation of a forthcoming contract opportunity. Employment offers will be extended only if and when the contract is officially awarded to SOC

We are looking for a Full Time, Armed Shift Supervisor to join our SOC Team!

Our Armed Shift Supervisor oversees Security Officer operations during the assigned shift, ensuring operational efficiency and performance. This role ensures the safety and security of personnel, visitors, and property, managing a team of armed security officers and providing leadership and guidance. The Shift Supervisor ensures adherence to company policies and state laws.

As the Armed Shift Supervisor, here's the work you will do:

• Lead and supervise a team of armed security officers during assigned shifts, ensuring personnel perform duties professionally and effectively.
• Conduct regular patrols and inspections of premises to ensure security measures are maintained.
• Provide immediate response to incidents, emergencies, or disturbances, taking appropriate action as required.
• Ensure team members follow established security protocols, company policies, and Tennessee state laws regarding armed security.
• Perform administrative tasks including scheduling, shift assignments, incident and shift reports, ensuring thorough documentation.
• Conduct regular checks of security equipment, firearms, and safety gear, ensuring functionality and compliance with safety standards.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Comprehensive understanding of Tennessee security regulations and firearm laws.
• Familiarity with security procedures, emergency response protocols, and incident management.
• Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and team management.
• Understanding of security technologies including surveillance systems and access control.
• Proficient in firearm handling, safety, and marksmanship.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
• Proficient in report writing and documentation practices.
• Ability to effectively manage stressful and high-pressure situations calmly.
• Capacity to quickly assess situations and make sound decisions.
• Ability to train and mentor security personnel effectively.

And these qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate required.
• 2+ years of experience in the military, law enforcement, or emergency response, and 4+ years of experience as an armed Security Officer or 1+ years of experience as a Security Officer at client location required.
• Preferred: CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Preferred: Armed security license from the State of Tennessee.
• Preferred: 2 years of supervisory experience

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $25.50 - $31.67/hr. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees and it shows!

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation

• Visual acuity (e.g., reading, computer use, inspection, operating machinery)
• Pushing or pulling
• Balancing (e.g., walking, climbing, crouching)
• Manual dexterity (e.g., typing, pinching, fine motor tasks)
• Stooping (e.g., bending at the waist)
• Grasping (e.g., applying pressure with the hand)
• Reaching (arms or legs in any direction)
• Feeling (e.g., identifying object characteristics by touch)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects (more than 0 lbs)
• Climbing (e.g., ladders, stairs, ramps, scaffolding)
• Walking
• Hearing
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body
• Talking
• Kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Capacity to think, concentrate, and focus over long periods of time
• Ability to read complex documents in English
• Capacity to express thoughts orally
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., heat, cold, fumes, noise)
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bulletproof vest, or other protective equipment
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at the company’s office or work sit

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