Security Guard Supervisor

About the Role

The University of Maryland, Baltimore Department of Police and Public Safety is hiring a Security Guard Supervisor to oversee a team of security guards and ensure protection of buildings, properties, occupants, and visitors during normal operations and special events.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore Department of Police and Public Safety’s mission is to promote a safe and secure campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. We provide professional public safety services ethically and fairly through education, engagement, and collaboration. We adhere to the Core Values of the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

Non‑Exempt Regular. This position participates in a retirement program (pension) effective on hire. Benefits include: 14 days of vacation accrued per year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave days, unlimited accrual of sick time, community service time; comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and dependents at any University System of Maryland school; flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable).

• Determine work priorities, plan and distribute work assignments, and review work to ensure it is accurate, timely, professional, and compliant with established regulations; provide guidance and training to a team of security guards.
• Develop and coordinate staffing schedules to ensure coverage at all established security posts for each shift; ensure each guard understands post requirements, including completion of security logs.
• Conduct audits of security logs to ensure compliance with established procedures.
• Review, communicate, and provide appropriate training on changes or additions to normal routines, updates to security alarm and camera systems, security software, badge recognition and validation process, and emergency response procedures.
• Assist leadership in overseeing shift activities, including providing input for performance evaluations.
• Perform all the duties of a security guard.

The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents may perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties may vary based on departmental needs.

High school diploma or GED.

Five (5) years progressively responsible related experience, including at least one year in supervisory capacity.

None.

Ability to supervise and train assigned staff; follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; complete basic reports; use laptops, desktops, and other computer systems configured for security operations; assist emergency response teams from police and fire departments; operate two‑way communications devices, cell phones, and desk phones; knowledge of security system operations and protocols; diagnose operational problems and implement corrective action.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year‑for‑year basis with 30 college credits equivalent to one year of experience.

• Applicants must submit to and successfully pass a thorough background investigation.
• Selected candidates may be subject to medical inquiries or examinations.
• A non‑commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license, valid in Maryland, may be required.
• Employees may be subject to pre‑employment and random drug testing.
• Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are not eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union).

$60,500 – $62,439.02 pre‑probation, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex,…