Established in 1990 by law enforcement professionals Amy and Michael S. Walden, CPP, Walden Security is a privately-held, family-owned and operated company, and has grown to become one of the largest and most respected security services firms in the United States. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee with over 8,500 employees, Walden Security provides integrated contract security services through physical and virtual guarding to commercial and government clients in all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, The U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and The Northern Mariana Islands. Walden Security is also the nation’s largest WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise specializing in security services, one of the nation’s only security firms with an ISO® 9001:2015 Certified Quality Management System and is a Top 125 Training Apex Award recipient for the last five consecutive years.We’re a family-owned and operated business, and that’s how we treat our employees: like family — because we know that by taking care of our people, they, in turn, will take better care of our clients.Right now, we’re seeking inspired, motivated, and customer service-oriented people to add to our team. Walden Security welcomes a diversity of professional backgrounds, and we’ll make sure you have the support and training you need to be successful.We offer every employee — from executive managers to administrative support to security professionals — unique and generous benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth.The Field Supervisor for Walden Security manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities, at the field level, of all assigned Security Officers and executes all tasks related to maintaining prescribed standards in compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures by performing the following duties:
Other duties may be assigned by the Field Manager or Operations Manager.
Provides the first line of supervision during those hours when an Operations Staff member is not on duty.
Works as an armed, uniformed officer and is able to legally carry a firearm in applicable states and/or locations.
Has a working knowledge and understanding of the Specific and General Post instructions for all Branch posts; Has practical knowledge of all additional and emergency post instructions that are called for by the client.
Patrols Branch assigned posts and accounts, using a company provided vehicle.
Has authority invested in them to make decisions that are in compliance with Walden policies.
Has the authority to relieve any security officer that is in violation of Walden rules/regulations/ procedures.
Provides shift supervision of all posts and the security officers, including the Roving patrols on duty during that time, randomly visiting post/accounts and performing inspections of the security officers manning the posts.
Conducts inspections of posts and Security Officers for proper compliance with the specific Post Orders, Walden procedures, and general knowledge of post assignment.
Assists in conducting on-the-job-training for newly assigned security officers as necessary.
Responds to building/facility and bank alarms upon request throughout the assigned area and ATM alarms as required.
Responds to urgent client needs/requests for services or changes to services.
Informs the Field Manager or Operations Manager of matters/issues that cannot wait until the next workday.
Records the daily events of their post/shift on the Daily Inspection Report (DIR) which will be reviewed daily by the Field Manager or Operations Manager and QA Manager.
Fills any post that becomes open during their shift of duty with an off duty security officer. Works the shift of any posts that cannot be filled, until such time as a post qualified security officer can be scheduled.
Examines doors, windows, and gates of assigned posts to determine that they are secure.
Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and expel persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
Registers at watch stations to record time of inspection trips and contracted random inspections.
Pay Rate$19—$20 USDWe offer every employee — from executive managers to administrative support to security professionals — unique and generous benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth.So if you’re ready to embark on a meaningful career with one of the nation’s most dynamic and fastest growing security companies, apply with Walden Security today.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans status, or disability. EOE / AAP Employer / Minorities / Females / Vet / Disabled. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
