Security Supervisor

Salary: $107,507.30 - $136,271.62 Annually
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service (Exec)
Job Number: 2026BM28201
Department: DES - Executive Services
Division: FMD - Facilities Mgmt
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C10 : PROTEC17-Sups-DES, DLS, DNRP
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

Summary

King County is searching for a Security Supervisor to provide strong leadership, inspiration, and motivation to the Security Management Section within the Facilities Management Division (FMD).

The Security Supervisor serves as the first line supervisor for the FMD Security Management Section responsible for ensuring and maintaining the security of County buildings, facilities and property at multiple locations.

This position involves regular interaction with staff at all levels of County government. We seek an exceptional leader with high integrity and trust, who can interact comfortably with senior management, work well in a visible public environment, effectively prioritize critical incidents, and has excellent motivational and communication skills.

Job Duties
The successful candidate will demonstrate skill and/or ability to:

• Supervise assigned staff by performing the following personnel responsibilities: provide recommendations on staff selection; train staff; investigate alleged misconduct and recommend and/or implement disciplinary action; evaluate and document work performance formally and informal; coach, counsel, mentor and motivate staff.
• Oversee scheduling; approve absence requests and authorize overtime; complete payroll documents. Analyze overtime and other work patterns.
• Oversee the provision of training to security staff regarding security procedures, safety, emergency response and critical incidents. Maintain accurate records of all training and prepare annual report for all training.
• Act as the on-call, 24/7 response Duty Manager for all building/facilities issues that may arise.
• Review processes and procedures and recommend improvements to increase effectiveness of services provided; coordinate and oversee implementation of changes.
• Maintain records and files: review and/or prepare incident, activity and statistical reports.
• Respond to reports of possible crimes or critical incidents at County serviced properties and ensure appropriate action is taken.
• Coordinate and assist in implementing emergency responses to disasters or civil disturbances as directed by the Security Manager.
• Liaison with peer groups; coordinate joint training ventures with other work groups. Participate in community security activities and public information groups and events.
• When required, this position will act as the Security Manager and perform the job duties of a Security Sergeant and Security Officer.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE:

• An in-depth background in Public Safety and Building Security including extensive experience managing a large security guard force operation risk.
• The ability to perform in the areas of responsibility listed above.
• Experience in supervision of a large work force.
• Can communicate and synthesize complex ideas and concepts effectively in multiple settings with a diverse audience.
• Be customer - focused on building and maintaining positive relationships with intergovernmental agencies and separately elected branches of government.
• Be able to persevere and adapt as required, while working in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Be able to model best practices in managing a large group of multi-level staff by:
  • Supervising, coaching, supporting, and empowering employees to work collaboratively.
  • Assess and develop skills in order to encourage a culture of continuous learning; and
  • Cultivate a model of every employee being accountable for high-quality service delivery.

• Experience developing staff training and procedural accountability.

Supplemental Information

CANDIDATES WHO ARE SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION MUST:
Possess a valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to obtain timely transportation to remote work locations with limited or no public transportation. Final appointment is contingent upon successfully passing a thorough Facilities Management Division screening and references, Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) and Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention background investigation, and a pre-employment physical examination.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

• This position has been designated by department leadership as a FIRST RESPONDER in the event of a proclaimed emergency. Meaning this position has a role in emergency response and is responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence, environment and/or restoration of order.
• The normal workweek is 40 hours, Monday-Friday, or Tuesday - Saturday, and may include the need to report to work during weekends and Holidays, in case of emergencies or operational needs.
• This position is on the Duty Manager rotation and is responsible for handling after-hours facility and/or building operational calls.
• This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible.
• Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; schedule and work location are to be determined.
• This position is represented by PROTEC17.
• Final appointment is contingent upon successfully passing a thorough federal and county background investigation.

Are you ready to make a difference? dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Brittney Marzest, Senior Talent Advisor

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Are you applying to this position as an eligible Priority Placement Program Participant who is a current or previous King County Employee impacted by layoff? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
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