Security Supervisor

🔐 Security Supervisor 

📍 Southampton, UK 
💷 £15.60 per hour 
⏱️ 42 hours per week (4 on / 4 off – days & nights) 

 About the Role 

Step into a key leadership role where you’ll supervise a security team, manage daily operations, and ensure high service standards on site. 

You’ll be the go-to person during your shift, supporting both your team and the client while driving performance, compliance, and professionalism. 

The Security Supervisor will play a pivotal role in managing security personnel and addressing daily operational issues related to the contract during their shift. The Security Supervisor will serve as a central point of contact for service delivery development, performance measurement, and centralised reporting, embodying the core Securitas values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. This key position ensures the operational success of the team by fostering a strong relationship between the client and Securitas, with the Security Supervisor providing consistent operational supervision on a 24/7 basis.

•  Valid SIA licence 
•  Supervisory or team leadership experience in security 
•  Strong CCTV knowledge 
•  Flexible to workdays, nights & weekends 

Responsibilities

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

•  What You’ll Be Doing
•  Lead, manage and support Security Officers on shift 
•  Create and manage staff rotas (holiday/sickness cover) 
•  Oversee incident reporting and site documentation 
•  Monitor performance, conduct 1:1s, coaching & investigations 
•  Maintain CCTV, access control & alarm systems 
•  Report faults and ensure all systems are fully operational 
•  Deliver training and support ongoing staff development  
•  Act as main point of contact for all security-related issues  
• Promote team engagement, recognition & high standards 

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 

Essential: 

•  Valid SIA licence  
•  Supervisory or team leadership experience in security 
•  Strong CCTV knowledge  
•  Right to work in the UK 
•  5-year checkable employment history  
•  Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) 
•  IT confident (Word, Excel, Outlook)  
•  Flexible to work days, nights & weekends 

Desirable:

• First Aid at Work  
• Health & Safety qualification
• Customer service training

 What You’ll Get 

• Ongoing training & development from day one 
• Mentorship and career progression support 
• Discounts on major brands 
• Wellbeing & give-back schemes 
•  On-site gym & canteen 
• Beautiful rural working environment 

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!
Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise:

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

What You Can Expect
Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself
We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.

Your Benefits

• STRIVE– Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
• Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
• HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
• Cycle to Work – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
• Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
• Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

Take the Next Step
Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.

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