Chief Security Guard Jobs in San Jose, CA

A Chief Security Guard plays a critical role in the security industry. Their main responsibility is to oversee the security operations within an organization or facility. This includes developing and implementing security protocols, supervising a team of security personnel, conducting security audits, and responding to security emergencies. They are also responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal security laws and regulations and often liaise with law enforcement agencies.

Key skills for a Chief Security Guard include strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to respond effectively to high-pressure situations, and a keen understanding of security systems and technologies. They should ideally have certifications such as the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) from ASIS International. Prior to becoming a Chief Security Guard, a person might have roles such as Security Guard, Security Officer, or Security Supervisor, gaining experience in various aspects of security operations.

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Physical Security Operations Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Develop vision and ambitions in the area of (physical) Security management, including topics like data management/AI/data science, and give advice to senior management about (future) developments and...

Security Site Supervisor Tech Site

  • San Jose, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Overview Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

Security Site Supervisor

  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Overview Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

Shift Supervisor - Full Time

  • San Jose, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 7 hours ago

security surveys and post orders Make recommendations for positive and negative personnel actions for those under their direct supervision Oversee staffing, scheduling and on-site training for security...

Security Supervisor_Bench

  • San Jose, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Maintaining all patrol / fleet vehicles and equipment utilized in performance of the security function on the site....

Security Shift Supervisor - Shopping Plaza

  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

Armed Security Shift Supervisor

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

As a Armed Security Shift Supervisor in San Jose, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government and more....

Building Operations Supervisor

  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Knowledge of and experience with physical security and access systems. Advanced knowledge of architectural or engineering concepts....

Security Supervisor - Shopping Center

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

BSIS security trainings (Additional security trainings can be obtained during the hiring process) Must have two years of security supervisor experience You have a driver's license and a clean motor...

Security Shift Supervisor - Full Time

  • San Jose, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 4 days ago

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

Security Shift Supervisor - Shopping Mall

  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago

BSIS security trainings (Additional security trainings can be obtained during the hiring process) Must have two years of security supervisor experience You have a driver's license and a clean motor...

Security Shift Supervisor NonUnion @ Union Site

  • San Jose, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 5 days ago

Overview Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

Security Shift Supervisor Technology Site

  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 days ago

Overview Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

Security Supervisor - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Jose

  • San Jose, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 12 days ago

Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: Patrol the interior of and the perimeter of the hotel and the property to observe and identify potential...

Security Shift Supervisor - Retail

  • San Jose, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 14 days ago

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

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Certified Chief Security Officer
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Security Guard Training Course
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Salary for Chief Security Guard Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Chief Security Guards in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
29.2%
Bachelor's Degree
25.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.4%
Associate's Degree
14.3%
Master's Degree
9.5%
Some College
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.9%


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