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Securitas

Global security services and solutions provider

Security Supervisor

Security Guarding & PatrolConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKnoxville, TN, USA$22.70 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must successfully complete client background and training requirements.
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Ability to conduct extensive foot patrols and stand for long periods of up to 8 hours.
  • Ability to hold and continue to meet the requirements for any applicable state, county, and municipal license for Security Officers.
  • Knowledge of security operations, with an emphasis on patrol, inspection, and response services.
  • Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.
  • Ability to provide positive direction and motivate performance.
  • Understanding of a variety of security and safety devices and controls.
  • Ability to learn quickly and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
  • Ability to track and maintain schedule assignments.
  • Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.
  • Ability to adapt to various sites and changes in post procedures.
  • Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports.
  • Ability to maintain professional composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public, including under urgent or pressured conditions.
  • Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, and behavioral selection survey, in addition to any mandatory licensing requirements.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
  • Basic computer usage, keyboarding, and operating controls.
  • Ability to see, hear, speak, and write clearly to communicate with employees and clients, observe and report incidents, and direct others.
  • Ability to perform frequent sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods, including climbing stairs and walking on inclines and uneven terrain.
  • Ability to occasionally reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
  • Ability to frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to use a vehicle regularly for work duties.
  • Ability to perform stressful and physical activity when required.
  • Ability to work overtime without advance notice when required.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise Security Officers, Lead Officers, and other personnel assigned to one or more client-site posts.
  • Ensure that post orders are followed, established rounds are completed, and required reports are filed.
  • Notify appropriate authorities and the client in emergency situations.
  • Coach and discipline personnel as appropriate, and meet with employees to document coaching and disciplinary actions.
  • Train Security Officers and other company personnel, and review post orders and assignment details with subordinates.
  • Assist with submitting payroll and personnel information to the company.
  • Ensure adequate coverage of all posts and positions with company management or designated representatives.
  • Prepare, file, and submit required reports.
  • Inspect posts as scheduled and meet with subordinates to outline tasks and responsibilities.
  • Meet with client representatives to provide assurance that security requirements are being met and to provide customer service.
  • Interview, orient, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; coach and appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems; and make hiring and termination recommendations.
  • Monitor and control facility access through badge verification, visitor management, and access-control protocols.
  • Conduct routine security patrols of the facility, perimeter areas, and critical infrastructure zones.
  • Identify and report anomalies, safety hazards, and policy violations.
  • Respond promptly to security incidents and alarms, follow escalation procedures, document events, and coordinate with internal teams or emergency services.
  • Perform Security Officer duties in accordance with post orders and company policy when assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in retail is preferred.

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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