Security Supervisor

Security Supervisor

Forest Park Forever is seeking an experienced, and community-minded Security Supervisor to lead a comprehensive security program at The Glade in Forest Park. This newly created supervisory role is responsible for protecting personnel, visitors, volunteers, assets, and facilities across a 22 acre diverse environment within Forest Park that includes offices, recreational sites, public parkland, and occasional high-profile events. The Security Supervisor will implement forward-thinking security strategies that integrate law enforcement experience with private-sector best practices for cultural and institutional organizations. This role requires a collaborative leader who can build and supervise a professional team of security ambassadors to provide a secure environment in the Glade. This individual will also forge strong partnerships across public agencies, park stakeholders, and internal teams while fostering a safe, welcoming, and service-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist FPF security leadership with the day-to-day implementation of a comprehensive security strategy at The Glade.
• Assist FPF security leadership with evaluating risk and implementing security strategies across all Glade operations, including offices, facilities, park areas, and events.
• Staff, schedule, rate and supervise day-to-day operations of all security personnel at The Glade including establishing post orders and patrols for adequate security coverage of the venue.
• Provide regular on-site oversight of security policy implementation when needed at the Glade and elsewhere as directed by security leadership.
• Enforce policies, procedures, and emergency response plans tailored to both FPF indoor and outdoor environments.
• Enforce security standards aligned with nonprofit, municipal, and public-space best practices. Assist FPF security leadership in managing physical security technologies and systems at the Glade and with implementation of a site-specific security plan for The Glade.
• Supervise all security resources including personnel and technology at The Glade to provide employees and guests with a safe and secure environment for an open high-volume visitor venue.
• Coordinate with Glade based visitor service representatives, vendors, food and beverage operators, volunteers and other FPF staff to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
• Oversee licensing requirements for team members.
• Security Awareness training for staff members.

Glade Event Security:

• Assist FPF security leadership with security planning and execution for Glade events.
• Assist FPF security leadership with implementation of Emergency Action Plans for all Glade outdoor events.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure safe, well-managed Glade events prior to and during these events.

Leadership & Culture:

• Assist FPF security leadership with building and leading a team of Glade Security Ambassadors.
• Implement and oversee training in de-escalation, emergency response, and customer service.
• Promote and direct a visible, engaging, and professional security staff.

Risk, Compliance & Investigations:

• Oversee Glade incident reporting and preliminary investigations.
• Ensure compliance with established security policies and procedures.
• Assist FPF security leadership to manage third-party security vendors and contracts.