Security Supervisor

• Location 400 US HIGHWAY 1,Jersey City, NJ, 07306,United States
• Base Pay $25.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Hourly Part Time
• Manage Others Yes

COMPENSATION: NJ Paid Sick Leave (accrue 1 hour of sick leave per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year).

-- This part-time position is not eligible for JCHA group medical benefits, pension enrollment or holiday pay.

Under the direct supervision of the Emergency Service and Security Coordinator, the Security Supervisor is responsible for supervising security personnel and coordinating daily security operations throughout Jersey City Housing Authority properties and facilities. The position ensures the safety and security of residents, visitors, employees, contractors, and Authority property.

The Security Supervisor oversees assigned security officers, monitors patrol activities, enforces established security procedures, responds to incidents, prepares reports, and maintains professional communication with JCHA management, residents, law enforcement, emergency responders, and other relevant agencies.

The position requires strong leadership, sound judgment, effective communication, conflict-resolution skills, and the ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and security-related incidents.

• Supervise, direct, and coordinate the daily activities of assigned security officers and personnel.
• Ensure officers report their assigned posts on time and remain at their designated locations throughout their shifts.
• Conduct roll calls, shift briefings, post assignments, and personnel inspections.
• Ensure adequate staffing and proper coverage of assigned buildings, developments, entrances, parking areas, and common spaces.
• Monitor employee attendance, punctuality, uniform compliance, professional conduct, and adherence to post orders.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and on-the-job training to security officers.
• Identify performance issues and report violations of established procedures to the appropriate manager.
• Assist with scheduling, shift changes, relief coverage, and overtime assignments as authorized.
• Document employee misconduct, commendable performance, and recurring operational concerns.

• Ensure security personnel monitor entrances, exits, hallways, stairwells, lobbies, elevators, parking lots, playgrounds, and other common areas.
• Identify and report suspicious activity, unauthorized access, vandalism, property damage, and potential safety hazards.
• Ensure security officers follow assigned patrol routes and complete required patrol logs.
• Monitor security cameras, access-control systems, alarms, and other security equipment where authorized.
• Verify that security posts and patrol responsibilities are properly covered during shift changes and breaks.
• Report defective locks, damaged doors, broken lighting, malfunctioning cameras, and other security-related maintenance concerns.
• Help prevent theft, trespassing, property damage, disturbances, and other violations through visible, professional security practices.

• Respond promptly to reported disturbances, security incidents, medical emergencies, fires, alarms, and other urgent situations.
• Assess incidents and coordinate an appropriate response based on established procedures.
• Notify the Jersey City Police Department, fire department, emergency medical services, or other emergency agencies when necessary.
• Direct all assigned security personnel during emergencies and maintain effective communication with responding agencies.
• Secure affected areas, protect residents and staff, and assist with evacuations when directed or required.
• Ensure that serious incidents…