Cleared Site Security Lead – 24/7 Operations

Kids Ltd.; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CenCore Group is seeking a Site Lead to oversee day-to-day physical security operations at a cleared site in a mission-critical environment. You will report to the Campus Manager and provide on-site leadership for security personnel, ensuring staffing continuity and compliant execution of procedures.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, strong leadership, and proven ability to manage audits, investigations, and training.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• U.S. Citizenship required; must provide a valid U.S. Passport Book or Passport Card.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in security operations, guard force operations, or other high-security environments.
• Experience supporting compliance-driven operations, audits, inspections, or operational readiness activities.
• Strong customer service, professionalism, and judgment in a cleared, customer-facing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret and enforce procedures, post orders, and security requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related reporting, scheduling, incident documentation, or access-control support systems used in daily operations.
• Ability to support a 24/7 operation, including responsiveness during evenings, weekends, emergencies, and after-hours events.

Responsibilities

• Support the Campus Manager in executing day-to-day site security operations and provide leadership coverage as needed.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, development, and retention of assigned security personnel.
• Ensure assigned personnel meet applicable training, qualification, and compliance requirements before assuming duties.
• Maintain accountability for site-issued equipment, materials, and operational resources.
• Maintain accurate training records, operational logs, incident documentation, and required personnel records.
• Monitor day-to-day site performance, reinforce post standards, and address operational issues promptly.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits, inspections, and compliance reviews through audit-ready documentation and procedural adherence.
• Ensure personnel readiness, operational continuity, and consistent service delivery in a 24/7 security environment.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Customer service

Communication

MS Office

24/7 availability

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

Access-control systems

Reporting/scheduling software

Job description

CenCore Group is seeking a Site Lead to oversee day-to-day physical security operations at a cleared site in a mission-critical environment. You will report to the Campus Manager and provide on-site leadership for security personnel, ensuring staffing continuity and compliant execution of procedures.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, strong leadership, and proven ability to manage audits, investigations, and training.