We’re Hiring Security Supervisor

📍 Location: Southampton, SO15 0LG
💷 Pay Rate: £15.60 per hour
⏰ Hours: 42 hours per week
📅 Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (Days & Nights)
🎓 From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes!

Grade: Site Based

As a Security Supervisor, you will lead the on-site security operation, ensuring the effective management of security personnel and the smooth running of daily activities. The Security Supervisor will serve as the main liaison between the client and Securitas, supporting service delivery, performance management, and operational reporting. Through strong leadership, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to excellence, the Security Supervisor will foster positive client relationships and uphold Securitas' core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness while maintaining a safe and secure env

Responsibilities

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

• Supervise and support security officers, ensuring training and compliance standards are met.
• Manage rosters and staffing levels to maintain site coverage.
• Monitor team performance, providing coaching and support where needed.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations, and site documentation.
• Act as the first point of contact for operational issues and security incidents.
• Support the Security Management Team in driving service excellence and best practices.
• Ensure security systems, including CCTV and access control, are operating effectively.
• Build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Lead by example while upholding Securitas' values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, company policies, and site procedures.

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.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have:

✅ Valid SIA Licence
✅ 5+ years' Security Industry experience, including 2+ years in a Supervisor/Manager role
✅ SC Clearance (or ability to obtain)
✅ UK National
✅ Flexible to work days, nights, and weekends
✅ Right to work in the UK with a 5-year checkable history
✅ British national and UK resident for the past 5 years (site requirement)
✅ Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Why Join Securitas?

We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day!

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.

We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.

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.

See a different world.