Security Team Leader - Gateshead, United Kingdom - Savills Management Resources

Savills Management Resources

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Gateshead, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Purpose of the Role

The role of the Security Team Leader is to ensure the effective day to day deployment and leadership of a large security team.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure the overall effectiveness and efficiency of security / customer service delivery.
Supporting the Security Duty Manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Centre's security department.
Ensure Security Officers are performing their duties to a high standard.
Provide Performance, Development and Review of officers on your team
Provide train

ing and guidance supporting officer development on a daily basis.

In order to comply with the Security Industry Act 2001, officers must hold a valid SIA Security Licence (and where necessary a Public Space Surveillance Licence)
Report significant security incidents, secure and preserve evidence to ensure a successful investigation / identifying good practice and or areas for improvement
Support Centre Management developing relationships with retailers and their security providers.
Ensure all aspects of health and safety checks are followed and breaches reported.
Support the evacuation of the Centre in an emergency in accordance with the Centre's evacuation plan
Support the implementation of centre event planning.
Carry out briefings with officers promoting Counter Terrorism Objectives.
Report any security weakness, breaches on site immediately.
Promote operational working relationship between the security team and the local Police.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential

Ability to demonstrate provision of security services at supervisory level, in a busy environment, visited by members of the public.
In order to comply with the Security Industry Act 2001, officers must hold a valid SIA Security Licence (and where necessary a Public Space Surveillance Licence)
Effective people management skills & good team building skills.
Selfmotivated, able to work on own initiative and deal with demanding situations
A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of legislative health & safety requirements.
Ability to demonstrate and lead a team to deliver excellent levels of customer service.
Honest and reliable work ethic.
Enthusiasm and understanding of the importance of onsite training for emergency procedures.
Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Willingness to work patterns and work weekends / evenings as and when required.
Willingness to undertake additional training and career development.
Smart and well presented, providing an excellent example of leadership.
Accurate record keeping with good attention to detail.

Desirable