Security Supervisor

Position Summary

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.

Why Join Forest Park Forever?

This is a rare opportunity to help build a comprehensive security program from the ground up in one of the nation’s most iconic urban parks. The Security Supervisor will play a critical leadership role in ensuring Forest Park remains safe, welcoming, and accessible—while helping shape the future of public safety in a dynamic and highly visible civic space.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Program Development

• 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.
• Assist in providing 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and some additional post high school education.
• 5+ years in law enforcement and/or security operations.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience and demonstrated ability to build teams, programs, and partnerships.
• Familiarity with risk management, emergency planning, and physical security systems and concepts.
• Good communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
• High integrity and professional credibility.
• Familiarity with Windows/Microsoft.
• Familiarity with incident reporting/case management.
• Familiarity with video software/camera systems.
• License(s): Valid Drivers License

Preferred

• College degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPP).
• Emergency medical response or first aid training
• Law enforcement experience.
• Experience in leading others responsible for security and emergency response
• Multilingual a plus.
• Experience working in the private sector or corporate environments.
• Experience providing security measures for large-scale events.
• Corporate Security Advisor License (CSA).

Physical Work Requirements / Work Conditions

• Constantly operates computers and other office equipment.
• Frequently works in an indoor office environment.
• Occasionally required to traverse the park over uneven terrain.
• Occasionally performs various duties outside in extreme temperatures.
• Occasionally moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Visual ability to see near and distant objects and the ability to distinguish basic colors.
• Ability to hear, understand, and follow oral and written instructions over radio, telephone, and in-person.

Work Environment

• Office, indoor public gathering, dining and recreation spaces, outdoor park, and event settings.
• Evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

About Forest Park Forever

Forest Park Forever (FPF) is a nonprofit conservancy that partners with the City of St. Louis to restore, maintain, and sustain Forest Park as one of America’s premier urban public parks. Since its establishment in 1876, Forest Park has played a vital role in the cultural and civic life of St. Louis. Through private fundraising and stewardship, FPF ensures the park remains a vibrant, safe, and accessible destination for millions of visitors each year.

Benefits

• Forest Park Forever offers Full-Time, Regular Employees:
• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, PTO, Paid Holidays
• Retirement: 401K

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Forest Park Forever is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with federal regulations.