Security Supervisor

Responsibilities

Security Operations 

• 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. 

Access Control 

• 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. 

Patrol and Site Protection 

• 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. 

Incident Response 

• 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. 

Supervision and Personnel Management 

• 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. 

Reporting and Documentation 

• 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.

Compliance and Quality Assurance 

• 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. 

Qualifications

• 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 documented evidence of comparable leadership experience. Acceptance of such experience is subject to approval by the Contract Technical Supervisor (CTS). 

• High school diploma or GED required. 
• Additional education in criminal justice, security management, law enforcement, military studies, or related fields is preferred. 
• Skills and Abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent leadership and team-building abilities. 
• Proficiency in report writing and documentation. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and staffing requirements. 
• Knowledge of access control, patrol operations, incident response, and physical security principles. 
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during emergencies. 
• Proficiency with computer systems, scheduling software, and reporting platforms. 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 

• Ability to stand, walk, patrol, and remain alert for extended periods. 
• Ability to climb stairs, navigate uneven terrain, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions. 
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies and security incidents. 
• Ability to lift and carry equipment as required by post assignments. 

Job ID

2026-24232
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

AGS, an Akima company, is not just another federal security solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AGS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AGS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AGS delivers the people, equipment, and processes that safeguard federal buildings, military bases, and detention centers while supporting customers’ complex missions.

As an AGS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.