Security Guard Supervisor

Adecco; Newbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a Security Guard Supervisor for Thames Valley Police Force in Newbury. Responsibilities include leading a team to ensure security operations meet standards, conducting assessments, and managing security protocols. Candidates must have security operations experience, strong IT and communication skills, and a valid SIA Supervisor licence. The position is temporary, full-time, and requires UK residency for at least 5 years.

Qualifications

• Experience in security guard operations as officer or supervisor.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Experience leading teams on a 24-hour shift pattern.
• Knowledge of current security threats and incident response procedures.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft SharePoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid SIA Supervisor licence or willingness to train.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of security systems, CCTV, and access control.
• Flexible working hours and willingness to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the security guard team, coordinating daily rotas and conducting briefings.
• Support management of physical security controls, ensuring effective equipment maintenance.
• Conduct visitor assessments and manage security protocols independently.
• Assist with internal audits on security procedures for compliance.
• Provide resilience for the security team in high demand periods and cover security duties as needed.
• Assess team requirements and communicate effectively with the security guard team.
• Ensure SIA certifications are maintained and provide monthly briefings to senior management.
• Update the security team intranet with relevant procedures and updates.

Skills

Security operations knowledge

Time management

Team leadership

Incident response procedures

IT skills (SharePoint, Outlook, Word)

Communication skills

Security Industry Authority licence

Problem analysis

Knowledge of security systems

Flexible working hours

Job description

Adecco are please to be recruiting for a Security Guard Supervisor to work within the Thames Valley Police Force based in Newbury

Position: Security Supervisor
Contract Type: Temporary until at least February 2026
Working Pattern: Full Time Mon - Thurs 8am - 4pm. Friday 8 - 3.30pm
Salary: 15.54 per hour

Important Note:
Due to police vetting criteria, candidates must have resided in the UK continuously for at least 5 years at the time of application.

The overall purpose of the role is to: : hold a vital leadership position within Physical Security operations, ensuring the team has the necessary support and resources to meet organisational and national security standards.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS:

Lead and directly manage the security guard team, including the coordination of daily rotas, conducting daily briefings, handling administrative tasks, and managing annual leave to ensure appropriate cover across all regional locations as needed

Support the Physical Security Manager in the management of physical security controls including Intruder Detection systems, Access Control Systems and CCTV Systems for the estate. This will Include but is not limited to the servicing, maintenance, and replacement of equipment

Support the security assessments and management of visitors attending the site. Ensuring Security Guard Team actions are carried out in line with security operating procedures. When required, conduct these assessments independently, ensuring appropriate safeguards and countermeasures are in place in line with security operating procedures

Assist with internal audits on Security Guard team procedures so they remain effective, efficient, and proportionate to the department's mission, legal and regulatory requirements, and accreditation requirements

Ensuring provision of resilience for the Security Guard Team in times of high demand or periods of absence. Where necessary, covering any security guard duties to minimise operational impact

Assess and support the requirements of the Security Guard team. Ensuring all communication is conveyed to and from the Security Guard team taking into account their 24/7 shift pattern. Where support is required, escalating issues to the Physical Security Manager within regular meetings

Ensure the Security Guard Team remain certified and licensed to SIA standard in the required areas outlined in the Security Operating Procedure

Present a monthly briefing to update the Physical Security Manager and Senior Security Information & Physical Security Manager on security performance and to discuss opportunities to improve ways of working

Ensure the Security Guard Team Intranet page remains updated with links to relevant Security Operating Procedures and Security Updates for the Security Guard Team

The knowledge or skills required in the role are as follows:

• Proven experience of working within Security Guard operations as either a security officer or supervisor, with a strong working knowledge of security operations and procedures
• Proven ability / experience to prioritise and manage time effectively, whilst working independently
• Proven experience of leading and managing team performance operating over a 24- hour shift pattern, managing the day-to-day delivery of a security service
• Proven knowledge of the current security threats posed towards Security Guard Teams and the ability to assess and apply appropriate incident response procedures
• Good IT skills including competence in the use of Microsoft Sharepoint, Outlook and Word
• Proven oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Possess a valid Security Industry Authority Supervisor licence or willingness to undertake the training to obtain
• Ability to work under pressure to analyse problems quickly and to take a systematic approach to resolution
• Knowledge of security systems including CCTV, Intrusion Detection Systems, and Access Control
• Must have a flexible approach to working hours to suit the requirements of the role and be prepared to work overtime as required
• A full UK driving licence is considered essential

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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