Company Description
Join Our Team as a Duty Security Manager!
The Duty Security Manager role is one of Command, Control, Communication, Coordination and Compliance.
As a Duty Security Manager you will be responsible for the management of the security team deployed on the contract. This includes ownership of contract scheduling, compliance, recruitment, coordination of investigation and disciplinary procedures, absence/performance management and training.
- Working Days: Monday - Friday
- Pay Rate: £14.45 per hour
- Shift Times: Monday - Thursday: 06:00 - 18:00 & Friday: 06:00 - 14:00
- Location: Edinburgh
- SIA essential
- Access to a vehicle or good transport links essential
If you're ready to take on this important role and be part of a professional team, apply today!
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Ensure all personnel under your management have completed the appropriate site training and possess a valid SIA licence or LDN as per industry requirements.
- Accurately roster and forward plan for all direct reporting officers, ensuring sufficient cover for holidays, sickness and absences.
- Maintain positive employee relations by speaking with all staff at least once per month, proactively monitoring performance and implementing coaching, counselling, and investigations as necessary.
- Monitor and manage the appearance and behaviour of all security personnel, taking appropriate remedial action in line with company policy and procedures.
- Actively encourage staff recognition and nominations for awards.
- Report all incidents in compliance with customer and company policies and procedures.
- Assist the branch management team in developing and sharing best practices and using the systems and tools to improve service effectiveness.
- Plan, develop and implement staff training for routine duties and emergency procedures.
- Monitor and report faults with security related equipment correctly.
- Be fully conversant with operations functions, including access control, CCTV, detection and alarm systems ensuring effective monitoring and reporting.
- Participate in company training to improve performance standards.
- Serve as the first point of contact on shift for security related queries, resolving complex issues using experience and knowledge, and referring complaints to the branch management team.
- Assist the branch management team with any reasonable requests.
- Be fully conversant with all fire, emergency and evacuation procedures.
- Have a comprehensive working knowledge of all current security technologies, systems, procedures and supervise the operation.
- Demonstrate understanding and engagement with Securitas Core Values of Integrity, Helpfulness and Vigilance. Whilst showing natural ability to recognise risk within the workplace and consider safety as a priority.
Qualifications
- Must be a UK National
- Must have the ability to be screened to SC clearance standard
- Must have an SIA licence
- CCTV Licence (desirable)
- Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Additional Information
- Ability to assist with any other tasks as directed by the branch management team
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At Securitas UK, we are on a mission to make the world a safer place, driven by our core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. We foster empowerment, innovation, and growth, offering industry-leading training and career development opportunities.
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