Security Guard Supervisor

Security
- Ampthill - Bedfordshire

**About the Role**
- Our Security Guard Supervisors are responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of our site and our business. You will act as our first line of defence, managing a small team of security guards to deliver a professional security service under all conditions. You and your team will remain vigilant and diligent at all times in order to protect property and personnel against fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and other hazards.
- You will manage and lead your team and ensure that the site is protected at all times and will be expected to coordinate and oversee the undertaking of overt, high-profile security patrols during both day and night; you will ensure that your team frequently check windows, doors, gates and fences as well as other technical security measures to ensure they are secure and working effectively.
- You will be the eyes and ears of the Head of Security and the Security Operations Manager around the site, identifying and reporting security issues, vulnerabilities and any other suspicious activity and you will ensure that these are addressed in a timely manner. You will oversee your team in undertaking control of entry duties at the site access control points and will carry out personnel and vehicle searches of employees and visitors entering and leaving the site; in doing so, you and your team will guard against the theft of company property and ensure that no prohibited items are brought onto site.- Your core duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

- Leading and managing a team of security guards
- Undertake performance management and professional development with your team
- Dealing with any disciplinary or administrative matters within your team
- Oversee and manage the delivery of frequent but irregular security patrols, both internal and external including perimeter checks in all weather conditions (24/7).
- Manage the examination of doors, windows, gates and other physical barriers to determine that they are secure.
- The observation of personnel to guard against thefts of company and personal property.
- The inspection of equipment and stores to ascertain if tampering has occurred.
- The reporting of any and all security irregularities.
- The provision of access to authorised personnel to company property.
- The issue receipt and storage of security keys.
- Reacting to security incidents.
- Searching of personnel and vehicles.
- Monitoring and reacting to CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Detection system alarms.
- Front of house duties.
- Escorting of visitors and contractors.
- The provision of out of hours First Aider cover to site

**Required skills, qualifications and experience**
- Demonstrable experience in the provision of security at large sites within the Corporate Security, Military or Police environments.
- Must have experience in delivering a physical security service within a large complex organisation; this will include security patrolling, asset protection, control of entry, CCTV monitoring, and monitoring and reacting to intruder alarms.
- Experience of working with and leading small security guard teams is preferred
- Have experience of conducting personnel and vehicle searches.
- Be able to work independently with mínimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Be able to work on own initiative and also follow set procedures
- The ability to deal with people and to remain calm under pressure.
- Be flexible in a constantly changing and dynamic work environment.
- Be physically fit and capable of spending extended periods outside in all weather conditions.
- Maintain a smart and professional appearance, ensuring a good first impression for the business.
- IT literate (in particular MS Office)
- Must have a full UK driving licence.

**Job Reference Number**
- 14236BR

**Employee Type**
- Full Time

**Hours Per Week**
- 48

**Working Schedule**
- Standard Hours

**Shift work details**
- 4 x 12 hour Shifts (Days or Nights), followed by 4 Days off. In addition, you will work a further 26 x 12 hour shifts, per year (either days or nights) on a pre-agreed basis in order to meet business requirements.

**Country**
- United Kingdom (UK)

**Clearance Required for Role**
- DV

**Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?**
- No

**What we offer you**
- At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
- We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Competitive Pension
- Dental
- Critical Illness
- Life Assurance
- Travel Insurance
- Employee discounts for top high street shops
- Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal