Security Supervisor job description

About the job

We are looking for a security supervisor to lead the guards on their shift, assign posts, check instructions are followed, manage the first response to any incident and report to the security manager.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assign guards to posts and gates at the start of each shift and brief them
• Inspect posts during the shift and check guards are alert and disciplined
• Manage the first response to incidents and alarms and alert the security manager and authorities
• Review visitor, vehicle and shift logs and check they are complete
• Write shift and incident reports and submit them on time
• Organize shift rotas and cover unexpected absences
• Train new guards on site procedures and monitor their performance
• Check cameras, alarms and access control are working and report faults

Working conditions

• Shift work, including nights and holidays
• Moving between posts and standing for long periods

Requirements

• Secondary school certificate or equivalent
• 3 to 6 years of experience in security and guarding

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Guard supervision
• Shift management
• Incident response
• Incident reporting
• Access control
• First aid
• Leadership

Preferred

• A course in security supervision or incident management
• Experience securing banks, hotels or oil sites
• Basic English for writing reports