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Securitas

Global security services and solutions provider

Site Supervisor

Security Guarding & PatrolConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWilliamstown, MA, USA$26.98In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must have a reliable means of communication, such as a pager or phone.
  • Must have a reliable means of transportation, public or private.
  • Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Must participate in the company's pre-employment screening process, including a drug screen and background investigation.
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED and two years of security-related training or experience, including lead or supervisory experience, sufficient for the assigned site, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the company.
  • Must meet and continue to meet applicable state, county, and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.
  • Must meet and continue to meet requirements for specific skills, certifications, or authorizations specified for the assigned site.
  • Must be able to obtain certification and perform First Aid and CPR.
  • Must be able to obtain certification as a certified international protection specialist through the International Foundation for Cultural Property and Protection.
  • Must know security operations and procedures and supervisory practices and procedures.
  • Must be able to supervise staff, including assigning work and providing training and discipline.
  • Must be able to provide positive direction and motivate performance.
  • Must understand a variety of security and safety devices and controls.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel applications.
  • Must be able to learn emerging technologies.
  • Must be able to track and maintain schedule assignments.
  • Must be able to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.
  • Must have courteous telephone manners.
  • Must be able to adapt to various posts, changes in post procedures, and changes in the external environment and organization.
  • Must be able to work various shifts and assignments for training requirements.
  • Must be able to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports.
  • Must have good organizational skills.
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
  • Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including handling pressure situations, multiple tasks concurrently, keyboarding and operating controls, and clearly communicating by seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing.
  • Must be able to sit, stand, and walk frequently for long periods, with occasional stair climbing, walking on inclines or uneven terrain, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
  • May need to work overtime without advance notice and may encounter inclement weather or use protective gear depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee shift activities that provide safety and protect patrons, employees, and company or client assets.
  • Supervise programs and processes to reduce and control lost-time injuries.
  • Review staffing levels to maintain full coverage of posts; delegate authority and assign responsibilities.
  • Investigate incidents and customer complaints and compile accurate reports.
  • Patrol the assigned site or gallery on foot or by vehicle, checking for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked entrances and exits, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons.
  • Serve as administrative support and lead supervisor for Security Officers, Lead Officers, and other assigned company personnel; ensure post orders and established rounds are followed and adequate reports are filed; notify appropriate authorities and the client in emergencies.
  • Prepare reports on internal investigations, losses, or regulatory, policy, and procedure violations, including reports on key performance indicators, patron attendance, training requirements, and emergency equipment.
  • Coach and discipline personnel as appropriate, meet with officers, and document coaching and disciplinary actions.
  • In conjunction with management, assess security officers' skills, talents, and performance and prepare written evaluations with recommendations for improvement.
  • Communicate with team members, management, and the client to ensure their needs are met.
  • Inspect posts as scheduled and meet with subordinates to outline tasks and responsibilities.
  • Oversee training in key areas of security operations, including post assignments and special-event coverage.
  • Research training materials and supplies that may improve training procedures and provide value to employees.
  • Identify future training needs with management and assist with monthly officer training on various subjects and post assignments.
  • Schedule and conduct on-the-job training with management.
  • Carry out assigned supervisory duties in accordance with company policy and applicable law, including interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and making hiring and site-removal recommendations.
  • With Security Management, maintain control-room workstations and equipment, managing access-control and closed-circuit television systems.
  • Ensure alarms are answered, investigated, and remedied.
  • Protect the integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality of information according to company and client policy and standard operating procedures, while preserving individual rights.
  • Accurately record events and actions monitored from the control room or workstation, including maintaining daily logs.
  • Process digital viewing requests for evidential purposes with management.
  • Ensure adequate coverage of all posts and positions with company management or designated representatives.
  • Prepare daily post schedules and review weekly schedules for adequate coverage.
  • Assist with last-minute requests and shift coverage, including call-outs, events, and contractor posts.
  • Perform Security Officer duties in accordance with client post orders and company policy 50% of the time.
  • Conduct periodic daily tours.

About the Company

Securitas

Global security services and solutions provider

Securitas provides security services to a global client base, offering electronic security, fire and safety, and emergency planning across 47 countries. Its approach combines a skilled workforce with advanced technology to deliver tailored protection plans, monitoring, and rapid response that safeguard people and assets while managing risk. The company differentiates itself through its global scale, integration of human and digital security capabilities, agile staffing, and a client-focused model that adapts to changing market conditions. Its goal is to enable clients to focus on their core operations by reliably protecting their property, information, and people, and to grow its presence in expanding markets like China and India.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Stockholms kommun, Sweden
Founded
1972

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