Security Guard Supervisor

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Security Guard Supervisor to work within the Thames Valley Police Force based in Newbury.

Position: Security Supervisor

Contract Type: Temporary until at least February 2026

Working Pattern: Full Time Mon - Thurs 8am - 4pm, Friday 8 - 3.30pm

Salary: £15.54 per hour

Important Note: Due to police vetting criteria, candidates must have resided in the UK continuously for at least 5 years at the time of application.

The overall purpose of the role is to hold a vital leadership position within Physical Security operations, ensuring the team has the necessary support and resources to meet organisational and national security standards.

Key Accountability Areas:

• Lead and directly manage the security guard team, including the coordination of daily rotas, conducting daily briefings, handling administrative tasks, and managing annual leave to ensure appropriate cover across all regional locations as needed.
• Support the Physical Security Manager in the management of physical security controls including Intruder Detection systems, Access Control Systems and CCTV Systems for the estate. This will include but is not limited to the servicing, maintenance, and replacement of equipment.
• Support the security assessments and management of visitors attending the site, ensuring Security Guard Team actions are carried out in line with security operating procedures.
• Assist with internal audits on Security Guard team procedures to ensure they remain effective, efficient, and proportionate to the department's mission, legal and regulatory requirements, and accreditation requirements.
• Ensure provision of resilience for the Security Guard Team in times of high demand or periods of absence, covering any security guard duties to minimise operational impact.
• Assess and support the requirements of the Security Guard team, ensuring all communication is conveyed to and from the Security Guard team taking into account their 24/7 shift pattern.
• Ensure the Security Guard Team remain certified and licensed to SIA standard in the required areas outlined in the Security Operating Procedure.
• Present a monthly briefing to update the Physical Security Manager and Senior Security Information & Physical Security Manager on security performance and to discuss opportunities to improve ways of working.
• Ensure the Security Guard Team Intranet page remains updated with links to relevant Security Operating Procedures and Security Updates for the Security Guard Team.

Knowledge or Skills Required:

• Proven experience of working within Security Guard operations as either a security officer or supervisor, with a strong working knowledge of security operations and procedures.
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage time effectively, whilst working independently.
• Proven experience of leading and managing team performance operating over a 24-hour shift pattern, managing the day-to-day delivery of a security service.
• Proven knowledge of the current security threats posed towards Security Guard Teams and the ability to assess and apply appropriate incident response procedures.
• Good IT skills including competence in the use of Microsoft Sharepoint, Outlook and Word.
• Proven oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Possess a valid Security Industry Authority Supervisor licence or willingness to undertake the training to obtain.
• Ability to work under pressure to analyse problems quickly and to take a systematic approach to resolution.
• Knowledge of security systems including CCTV, Intrusion Detection Systems, and Access Control.
• Must have a flexible approach to working hours to suit the requirements of the role and be prepared to work overtime as required.
• A full UK driving licence is considered essential.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.