Supervisor, Physical Security (Armed)

The Armed Physical Security Supervisor oversees all armed security operations during an assigned shift at Castelion's New Mexico installation. This position ensures compliance with DoD, federal, and site-specific armed security regulations; supervises armed security personnel (proprietary and/or contracted); maintains weapons accountability; and leads incident response to protect personnel, information, and critical assets.

The ideal candidate has a background in physical security or law enforcement with deep expertise in providing asset, facility, and personnel protection at aerospace, defense, or government facilities. The Supervisor enforces security policies, conducts risk assessments, executes the organizations incident response plans, coordinates with local law enforcement, monitors and manages local CCTV and access control systems, and develops site security awareness training. This role is critical in safeguarding the companys people and technology. They will also monitor internal controls, track remediation efforts, and help align teams with regulatory and contractual requirements. Ideal candidates have a strong understanding of sensitive technology (ITAR/CUI), excellent communication skills, and experience managing security programs in fast-paced environments.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Armed Security Operations:

• Supervise armed guard force on duty during shift and ensure all personnel adhere to Use of Force (UoF) policy, weapons safety rules, and DoD requirements.
• Carry a loaded duty weapon while performing security duties; remain weapons-qualified at all times.
• Oversee access control, armed patrols, vehicle inspections, secure area checks, and Quick Reaction Force (QRF) activation when required.
• Ensure proper issuance, tracking, clearing, and turn-in of firearms, ammunition, and protective equipment.
• Respond to alarms, threats, and security breaches as an armed responder; lead initial incident command until relieved by higher authority.
• Conduct weapons safety briefings, UoF reinforcement training, and immediate corrective actions for weapons-handling violations.

Supervision & Leadership:

• Direct and evaluate the performance of armed security officers on shift.
• Verify compliance with post orders, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and DoD directives.
• Manage coordination with contracted guard company for scheduling, assignments, and readiness of armed personnel.
• Train team members on emergency procedures, escalation protocols, and DoD security compliance.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare incident reports, UoF statements, weapons clearing logs, and daily activity logs.
• Document all weapons and ammunition issuance and reconcile shift-level armory records.
• Submit after-action reports for incidents involving weapons presentation or UoF.

Coordination & Compliance:

• Coordinate with Director of Security, fire/rescue, and state and local law enforcement.
• Maintain compliance with:
• DoD 5210.56 (Arming & Use of Force)
• Installation security directives
• Contractor requirements (e.g., DoD contract security standards)

Minimum Qualifications

Clearance:

• Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance
• Must maintain eligibility for continued access to restricted areas

Weapons Qualifications:

• Meet DoD arming requirements, including:
• Firearms qualification on assigned weapon system (e.g., 9mm pistol, .40, or 5.56 rifle depending on contract)
• Completion of weapons safety training, use-of-force training, and judgmental shooting
• Ability to qualify at least semi-annually (or per contract)

Experience:

• 7+ years of armed security, military, or law enforcement experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or team-lead experience preferred.
• Experience working on federal or DoD installations strongly preferred.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Associate or bachelors degree in criminal justice, Security Management, or related field.

Certifications:

• Active state armed guard license (where applicable)
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• FEMA ICS-100, 200, 700 (if needed)
• OC spray/baton/Taser certifications

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong weapons handling and safety discipline.
• Ability to lead under stress and direct armed response teams.
• Clear written communication for incident reporting.
• Proficiency with radios, CCTV, access control systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand armed post for long periods, conduct foot/vehicle patrols, and lift/move moderate weight.
• Meet fitness standards for weapons handling and emergency response.
• Must be able to wear body armor and carry weapon systems daily.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior military, infantry, security forces, or civilian law enforcement.
• Instructor certifications (firearms, UoF, defensive tactics) a plus.
• Experience with DoD contract security operations (e.g., Army, Navy, Air Force, DARPA, DLA, MDA).

Leadership Qualities

• Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.
• High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion's mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company's technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.
• Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.