Job Description Security Team Leader

Job Title

Security Team Leader

Line Manager/ Reports to

Insert as applicable e.g. Security Manager

Department/

Section

Security

Location

Head office in Braintree or such other location that may be required of the job role

Website details can be inserted here

Job Ref & about the organisation  

Social Media info etc 

Core Objectives

Main Tasks/duties and responsibilities  

– responsible for delivering security services to the organisation with direct responsibility for the day to day activities of your team

– meet your targets and those of the team as a whole

– efficient running of the team

– contribute to training and development of the team

– assist your Line Manager in achieving complete security management systems in accordance with organisation plans and adherence to legislation and agreed regulatory bodies processes and procedures

–  assist your Line Manager in providing all services in compliance with security standards   insert as applicable e.g. BS 7799/ISO 17799

Day to day responsibilities agreed with your Line Manager to include:

– assist with all security activities with responsibility for the day to day activities of your team

– ensuring that the organisation meets all required security and associated health and safety  objectives

– monitoring & managing security systems and equipment servicing and/or maintenance in conjunction with other departments, as appropriate

– assist with managing the performance of the security team and its individual members.

– effective liaison, support and assistance between security department and remainder of organisation

– maintain and improve mechanisms for risk assessment and disseminate feedback to the appropriate internal entities

– contribute towards developing plans for security activities

– support to all other departments with security and related issues

– subject to agreed criteria, recruitment, training, set action and targets, appraise and manage performance, development, coaching and general support of all team members to ensure targets are met

– reporting (content and format as agreed) on a daily basis as agreed

– assist with  developing plans for team activities to include strategy to achieve agreed targets

– assist with preparation and agreement of individual action plans and targets for all team members

– carry out presentations relating to security

– delegate authority and responsibility to team with supervision, accountability and review

– set an example for team members of commitment, security knowledge, work ethics and habits and personal character

– maintain accurate records

– control expenses to meet agreed  budgetary controls

– adhere to all organisation policies and procedures

– interact and co-operate with all members of the organisation, its suppliers and clients/customers

From time to time you may be expected to be part of special projects as are reasonably required of your job role

You are responsible for your allocated workload and must meet all targets as agreed with your Line Manager. You must contribute towards the smooth running of the organisation generally.

Hours

However because of the nature of the job you may be required to perform some shift work (such as 12 Hour shifts including days, nights and weekends on a rota basis) and you will be expected to work as and when is necessary to meet the needs of the team and your targets.

Insert as applicable Your job will be a mixture of travel and office based.

Secondary Tasks/duties

You must carry out your duties to the best of your ability, having consideration for the needs of your colleagues, the organisation and its clients/customers. You must obey all lawful and reasonable orders given to you and comply with the organisation’s rules, procedures and policies

Management / supervisory responsibilities

People or equipment

You have responsibility for allocated team members who will all report directly to you

Equipment

You are responsible for the equipment provided to you for use in your job role and to your team. This means you must ensure that equipment is used in accordance with training provided, the organisation’s policies and procedures and the law and using, where applicable any safety equipment or Personal Protective Equipment provided. You are responsible for ensuring that the equipment used by the team is maintained and can be used/operated at all times.

Essential Abilities/ Competencies of this job role

– qualifications sufficient to perform the job role – insert as applicable

– experience  in this type of job role – insert as applicable e.g. minimum 2 years

– full insert e.g. 5 year checkable history and obtain a clear criminal record check.

– experience of securitygovernance

– understanding of security management obligations (including statutory obligations), requirements and dynamics

– genuine desire to provide security services with a high degree of personal responsibility

– experience of computer software – insert as applicable

– ability to  contribute to security management and control

– leadership with ability to drive a team

– project management skills

– ability to work under pressure

– full driving licence

insert anything else required e.g. security clearance such as for Prisons/Ministry of Justice at either the Standard (enhanced) level or ideally CTC level (Counter Terrorism Clearance).

You need to have and maintain (with regular training and updates as necessary) the knowledge, technical skills and qualifications that are necessary to perform your job role to comply with the requirements of the organisation and any applicable rules, regulations (particularly of any professional body) and with any law which applies to your job role.

Special working Conditions

Insert following if applicable – The nature of your role will require you to travel within the area that your team covers. However, from time to time you may be expected to travel outside that area as the job role requires

Approved by Name

John Smith

Job Role

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Date approved

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