Security Supervisor

Manchester Arndale; Plum (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Security Supervisor to lead their security team in ensuring the safety and security of all staff and visitors. This role involves supervising security operations, managing emergency situations, and training new staff. Ideal candidates will possess a valid SIA licence and demonstrate excellent communication and team-working skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid SIA licence.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the security team and providing first-line manned guarding.
• Managing emergency situations effectively.
• Conducting regular patrols to maintain security standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Ability to work effectively within a team

Professional demeanor

Job description

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.

About The Role:

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday with occasional weekend cover.
Must be flexible to start/ finish times to accommodate supervision of Early, Late and Night shifts, ensuring supervision of all teams.

As a Security Supervisor, you will play a key role in supervising the security team and providing exceptional first-line manned guarding to the assigned contract. Reporting to the Security Manager, you will ensure the safety and security of all staff and visitors, manage emergency situations, and maintain high standards of security operations.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising the security team, providing exceptional first-line manned guarding to the assigned contract
• Providing an exceptional level of service to all staff and visitors to the site
• Acting as a point of contact for all emergency situations, ensuring swift and effective responses
• Operating and controlling the CCTV system to monitor and secure the premises
• Conducting regular patrols of the site to ensure all standards are maintained and identifying any security risks
• Ensuring compliance with all identified legislation, including Health & Safety, SIA Licensing, and Risk Assessments
• Communicating effectively with the security team and other departments to ensure seamless coordination
• Training and mentoring new security staff to ensure they meet the required standards
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records and reports related to security operations

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• You must have the right to work in the UK
• Must hold a valid SIA licence
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• A professional demeanour

How to Apply:

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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.