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Securitas

Global security services and solutions provider

Mobile Security Supervisor

Security Guarding & PatrolPosted on Nov 11
Full-timePhiladelphia, PA, USA$21.60 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A driver's license is required.
  • At least one year of supervisor experience is required.
  • At least one year of security experience is required.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
  • Applicants must have a reliable means of communication, such as a pager or phone.
  • Applicants must have reliable public or private transportation.
  • Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States.
  • Applicants must be able to speak, read, and write English.
  • A high school diploma or GED and two years of related experience are required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
  • Applicants may be required to hold and maintain any applicable state, county, and municipal Security Officer licenses.
  • Knowledge of security operations, particularly patrol, inspection, and response services, is required.
  • Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures is required.
  • The ability to provide positive direction and motivate performance is required.
  • Understanding a variety of security and safety devices and controls is required.
  • The ability to learn quickly and follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions is required.
  • The ability to track and maintain schedule assignments is required.
  • The ability to maintain professional composure in unusual circumstances is required.
  • A courteous telephone manner is required.
  • The ability to adapt to different sites and changes in post procedures is required.
  • The ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports, is required.
  • Good organizational skills are required.
  • Strong customer service and results orientation are required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with clients across social levels and diverse cultures are required.
  • Applicants must complete the company's pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and background investigation.
  • Applicants must meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, and a behavioral selection survey, in addition to any mandatory licensing requirements.
  • The role requires the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, basic keyboarding and computer use, and operation of controls.
  • Applicants must be able to communicate clearly, observe and report incidents, and direct others.
  • Applicants must be able to sit, stand, and walk frequently for extended periods, including climbing stairs and walking on inclines and uneven terrain; occasionally reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; and lift or move up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
  • Applicants must have close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Applicants must be able to use a vehicle regularly for work.
  • Applicants may need to work overtime without advance notice and may encounter stressful situations, inclement weather, protective gear, and sensitive or confidential information.

Responsibilities

  • Provide field supervision of mobile personnel in patrol, inspection, shared guarding, and response operations, and provide patrol and response services as needed.
  • Supervise guards and other personnel in patrol, inspection, shared guarding, and response operations; ensure high-quality service, evaluate service quality, and initiate timely corrective action.
  • Meet with branch management and client representatives to provide status updates and address actual or potential problems; support client start-ups; contribute to security planning, assessments, and surveys; review orders; and communicate requirements and changes to affected personnel.
  • Coordinate with branch management on staff orientation, training, development, and retention, and ensure each staff member is treated with dignity and respect.
  • Assign and direct work, coach employees, carry out disciplinary actions as necessary, support staff in their responsibilities, and refer problematic issues to branch management.
  • Maintain a positive, professional environment in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, and ensure staff understand and comply with them.
  • Coordinate with branch management on scheduling, staffing, equipment, record keeping, and related matters; meet with management and other supervisors to discuss customer service, initiatives, personnel matters, and related issues.
  • Inspect assigned patrol routes and sites to ensure adequate coverage and compliance with orders, contracts, and directives; visit client representatives to assess satisfaction; and cover vacant routes or assignments as necessary.
  • Review client- and company-required reports for accuracy and timeliness, and assist with preparing and submitting payroll information.
  • Perform other tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned office.

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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