Security Supervisor

Primary location based in Knoxville, TN; additional vacancies available at multiple TVA facilities across Tennessee, Mississippi, and Kentucky.

The Contract Security Supervisor (CSS) serves as a working supervisor responsible for overseeing daily security operations at Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) non‑nuclear facilities located throughout Tennessee, Mississippi, and Kentucky. The CSS performs all duties of a Contract Security Officer (CSO) while providing leadership, supervision, training, scheduling, and administrative support to assigned security personnel.

The CSS ensures contract compliance, maintains site security, supports TVA operational requirements, and serves as the primary point of contact for security personnel during assigned shifts. This position requires strong leadership, communication, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.

Positions are contingent upon contract award.

Position is located in Chattanooga, TN.

• Perform all duties required of a Contract Security Officer (CSO).
• Provide physical security services at TVA facilities, including offices, dams, substations, warehouses, and critical infrastructure sites.
• Ensure continuous staffing coverage for assigned security posts and shifts.
• Monitor and enforce security procedures, policies, and site‑specific requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections and evaluations of security operations.

• Oversee and assist with facility access control operations.
• Verify employee, contractor, and visitor credentials.
• Ensure proper issuance and accountability of visitor badges and passes.
• Enforce TVA access control policies and procedures.

• Conduct and supervise foot and vehicle patrols.
• Monitor facility perimeters, gates, fences, and restricted areas.
• Identify and report suspicious activities, security concerns, or policy violations.
• Ensure security personnel maintain vigilance and professional conduct while on duty.

• Respond to alarms, emergencies, disturbances, and security incidents.
• Coordinate responses with law enforcement, emergency services, and TVA personnel when necessary.
• Ensure all incidents are properly documented and reported.
• Assist in emergency preparedness and response activities.

• Provide direct supervision and leadership to Contract Security Officers.
• Prepare and maintain employee schedules and staffing assignments.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping, and post coverage requirements.
• Evaluate employee performance and provide coaching, counseling, and corrective action documentation as needed.
• Coordinate on‑site employee onboarding, processing, and orientation.
• Conduct and document on‑the‑job training for Contract Security Officers.
• Maintain training records and ensure personnel meet all certification and qualification requirements.
• Address staffing shortages and coordinate coverage for unfilled shifts.

• Maintain accurate and timely reports and records, including but not limited to:
  • Scheduling and time sheets.
  • Daily and shift reports.
  • Incident reports.
  • Alarm logs.
  • Training rosters.
  • Accident and injury reports.
  • Key control logs.
  • Weekly operational reports.
  • Unfilled hours reports.
  • Safety incident reports.
  • Employee performance evaluations.
  • Counseling and disciplinary documentation.

• Ensure compliance with TVA security policies, procedures, and applicable federal regulations.
• Verify assigned personnel meet training, certification, and background investigation requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, and accountability.
• Support contract quality assurance initiatives and performance standards.
• Serve as liaison between security personnel, contractor management, and TVA representatives.

• Minimum of two (2) years of successful field supervisory experience in one or more of the following:
  • Civilian law enforcement
  • Military service
  • Security force operations
  • Commercial or industrial security environments
  • Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
  • Candidates lacking the required two years of supervisory experience may be considered if they can provide…