Site Supervisor, Security Officer

Berkeley College is seeking a Site Supervisor/Security Officer to join our team in New York City, NY. The Site Supervisor, Security Officer will be responsible for the professional operation, administration, and quality assurance of uniformed security services for Berkeley College.

The Site Supervisor/Security Officer will maintain a professional demeanor while leading staff and aiding customers, employees, visitors, and guests.

Job Overview

• Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice President of Public Safety and Emergency Management, the candidate will be responsible for the professional operation, administration, and quality assurance of uniformed security services for Berkeley College.


• The Site Supervisor will lead security officers assigned to one or more posts at Berkeley College Campus.


• Acts to ensure that all post orders are followed, that established rounds are completed and that adequate reports are filed.


• Be responsible for the enforcement of the college’s visitor policy. Monitor all campus cameras. Respond to campus emergencies and document incidents. 


• Occasionally reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, and crawling. Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

• Ability to supervise staff, including assigning work and providing training and discipline.


• Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.


• Emergency management experience preferred.


• Knowledge of regulations and laws pertaining to schools.


• Knowledge of/familiarity with managing CCTV and card key systems.


• Experience managing a staff, strongly preferred.


• Effective communication skills and experience


• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. 

Salary Range:  $30,000 - $31,000

Job Location 

• Onsite daily


• Must be flexible to work morning, day or evening shifts.

Educational Requirements

• High School or GED Diploma 

Training and/or Experience

•  Security/safety training and certification or equivalent required.


• CPR/AED First Aid Certification, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• A knowledge of Fire Alarms, Life and Safety and other relevant Certifications.


• Prior law enforcement experience or Military experience and or 5 years of security supervisory experience, sufficient to meet the requirements of the assigned site, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, as determined by the college. 

Systems Access

 Outlook, Ultipro, Surviellance Systems (WPK - IP Sentry, MDL, PAR, NWK, NYC43, WST - Truvision, NYC41 - Avigilon), S Drive, Security Reports (Lotus Notes), Sharepoint 

Berkeley College is committed to excellence in diversity and equity and the continuation of an inclusive learning and working environment.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for all positions regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin, marital and veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. We believe in fostering inclusion, acceptance, and understanding in our community by employing individuals who bring unique perspectives to the college. 

All interested individuals, including people of all races and national origin, people of all ages, people of all religions, people with or without disabilities, and/or people with any gender identity and sexual orientation, are urged to apply.