Security Supervisor

Job Description

You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes:

• Lead and supervise security personnel during shift operations.
• Ensure all team members are appropriately trained and hold valid SIA licences.
• Manage officer rosters and maintain adequate staffing levels for all shifts.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching, and employee engagement meetings.
• Maintain high standards of appearance, conduct, and professionalism across the team.
• Investigate, record, and report incidents in line with company and client procedures.
• Keep assignment instructions and site documentation accurate and up to date.
• Monitor CCTV, access control, alarm systems, and other security equipment.
• Deliver and coordinate staff training, including emergency procedures.
• Act as the first point of contact for operational security issues and support the Site Manager as required.

Please note - The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Valid SIA Licence.
• Right to work in the UK, with a minimum 5‑year checkable history
• Eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance
• Minimum 5 years' experience within the Security Industry.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Security Supervisor, Team Leader, or Management position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
• Adaptable and able to respond effectively to changing priorities.
• Demonstrable leadership, decision-making, and team management capabilities.

Due to the nature of this opportunity, candidates must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) Clearance - Must be a British National and have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.

Additional Information

See a different world with Securitas UK

Ready to make a difference? You're one step closer to joining over 322,000 colleagues worldwide who help make your world a safer place every day.

At Securitas, our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness guide everything we do. We believe in making a clear promise to our people:

• Opportunity – Seeing potential in every person
• People – Putting people at the heart of what we do
• Purpose – Making your world a safer place

So what happens next?

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully and is here to support you throughout the process. Whatever the outcome, you'll always hear back from us.

Creating spaces for you to belong

We're proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our networks, partnerships and celebrations throughout the year, we're building a culture where differences are valued and people can be themselves.

Ready to see a rewarding world?

From day one, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Employee discounts with leading global and local brands.
• Health and wellbeing support, 24/7 online GP services.
• Pension and financial wellbeing resources and support.
• Life assurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee eligibility to EV Schemes (Subject to graded benefits).

Keen to take the next step...

Join a team that values your contribution, supports your growth and helps you build a rewarding career.

Click "I'm Interested" and start seeing a different world with Securitas UK.

Compensation: N/A to 15.6 (GBP) (HOURLY)