Security Supervisor

OCS; Winchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award Winning

OCS Academy

Hapi Discounts

Wagestream Access

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Security Supervisor to lead and support our security team across assigned sites. The role includes supervising officers, conducting patrols, risk assessments, and incident investigations, while maintaining a visible security presence and responding promptly to incidents.

The successful candidate will have a valid SIA licence, prior supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Licence required.
• Proven supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent report writing and computer literacy.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support security officers on site.
• Conduct patrols, risk assessments, and investigations.
• Maintain a visible security presence and respond to incidents.
• Liaise with clients and management to ensure service excellence.
• Train and develop security staff to comply with policies.
• Manage shift scheduling, reporting, and key control procedures.

Skills

SIA Licence

Supervisory experience

Strong communication

Report writing

Computer literacy

Shift flexibility

Job description

About The Role

SHIFT PATTERN
4 on 4 off Days 07:00 - 19:00

We are seeking an experienced and professional Security Supervisor to lead and support our security team. In this role, you will ensure that all security duties are carried out efficiently, maintain a visible security presence, and act as the first point of escalation for incidents across assigned sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support security officers, ensuring duties are executed effectively.
• Conduct site patrols, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Maintain a visible security presence and respond promptly to security-related incidents.
• Liaise with clients and management to ensure service excellence.
• Train, mentor, and develop security staff to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Manage shift scheduling, reporting, and key control procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• Valid SIA Licence.
• Proven experience in security with a supervisory or leadership background.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make quick, effective decisions.
• Excellent report writing skills and computer literacy.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.

Additional Requirements

All successful applicants will be required to undergo screening and vetting in line with BS7858 standards.

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor's Best Companies to Work For 2025 - we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I - Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.