Security Team Leader
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Position Overview & Specifications
Security Team Leader
Location – Cityside Retail Park
Hours of work – 45 hours per week, 5 x 9 hour shifts Monday to Sunday, 2 days off
Days & times of work – Sunday to Thursday 0545 - 0100, Friday & Saturday 0545-0130
Hourly rate – £11.72 per hour
The main purpose of the role include:
- Be responsible for the site administration, including completion of holiday management and personnel queries.
- Ensure that all incidents, which occur during the course of your duties, are reported promptly and recorded within the guidelines laid down by the Client/Area Manager and are efficiently dealt with.
- Ensure all staff are fully conversant with emergency procedures and instructions issued by Client/Area Manager
- Presenting at all times, a smart, alert, visible and commanding security presence at all times.
- Conducting shift handover procedures at the start and end of each shift to ensure all matters of concern or note occurring during a shift are passed on for the purposes of service and incident management continuity.
- Writing complete and accurate handover and incident reports and taking appropriate action as required on all reports passed to you at the commencement or during a duty shift
- Security of the entire site including CCTV monitoring and patrols.
- Greeting, assisting and directing members of the public, contractors and staff visiting the site.
- Ensuring the safety and security of our clients’ buildings and assets by carrying out all duties in full adherence with the site assignment instructions.
- Ensure full compliance with site policies and procedures.
- Adhering to site regulations, to include fire, health and safety and evacuations
Essential Criteria:
- Valid SIA Licence
- Experience at supervisory level
- Excellent time management and ability to work in a pressurised environment
- Computer literate, word, excel and outlook
Desirable Criteria:
- Valid SIA CCTV licence
- First Aid Certificate – training provided
- Fire Warden Trained – training provided
- Customer Service Training
Sword Security (NI) Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.72 per hour
Experience:
- security: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- SIA (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SWSTL/0623/JR
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Security Team Leader roles across Sword Security's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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