Security Supervisor

Securitas UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security firm in the UK is seeking a Security Supervisor to ensure smooth operations and compliance with health and safety legislation. You will oversee security services, maintain staff training records, and manage vendor relations. Qualified candidates must have a valid SIA license and at least 2 years of supervisory experience in security. The role emphasizes customer service, conflict management, and effective communication skills, offering a comprehensive benefits package including dental plans and a pension scheme.

Benefits

STRIVE – Discounts on retailers and services

Dental Plans

HSF Health Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

WeCare – Online GP and mental health support

Pension Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• SIA license necessary for role.
• Must have experience in supervising security operations.
• Proven ability to manage conflict effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with security officers and management.
• Oversee daily security services and ensure KPIs are met.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Team coordination

Service supervision

Health & Safety compliance

Conflict management

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Education

Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience

Current, valid SIA license

5 year checkable employment history

Job description

Job Description

• Team coordination : Maintain close working relationships with security officers and the management team to ensure seamless operations
• Service supervision : Oversee the daily delivery of security services, ensuring they meet and exceed the contracted Key Performance Indicators
• Health & Safety compliance : Ensure adherence to all H&S legislation, fostering a safe work environment
• Procedure review : Continuously review and enhance procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Attendance monitoring : Keep track of staff absences and punctuality, addressing any issues promptly
• Training and development : Provide comprehensive training to all staff, ensuring they meet contract requirements and addressing any training gaps
• Vendor relations : Develop strong working relationships with third party vendors
• Emergency management : Act as the first point of contact for emergency situations, escalating them according to the correct procedures
• Document management : Update standard operating procedures, assignment instructions and other site related documents regularly
• Safety assurance : Ensure all staff work in safe conditions and respond appropriately to any faults or accidents
• Training records : Maintain detailed trackers on training, procedures and practices
• IT proficiency : Possess a reasonably high level of IT skills
• Interpersonal skills : Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Customer focus : A strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service
• Time management : Effective time management skills to balance various responsibilities
• Project assistance : Assist or lead projects as required
• Demonstrate understanding and engagement with the Securitas core values or Integrity, Vigilance and helpfulness, whilst showing a natural ability to recognise risk within the workplace and consider safety as a priority, complying with relevant policies, procedures and training as provided by the company

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience in the security industry or similar
• Current, valid SIA license (SG / DS / CP)
• Proven experience in conflict management
• Right to work in the UK
• 5 year checkable employment history
• Ability to perform any other duties and tasks as directed by management

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!

Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness , and our People Promise :

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

What You Can Expect

Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself

We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try out hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter , and the Armed Forces Covenant . We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month .

Your Benefits

• STRIVE – Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
• Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
• HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
• Cycle to Work – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare – A 24 / 7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
• Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
• Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

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