Brief Job Description: A Security Supervisor in the Private Security Sector is the first executive, who apart from his own duties has operational and administrative responsibilities towards a security unit comprising of 6-15 unarmed and armed security guards. They take over a shift, organize guarding duties as per organizational procedure and instructions from superiors; deploy manpower and resources optimally; allot duties to individuals and supervise their work. Supervisors also carry out security documentation, report security incidents to designated superior and agencies like police, fire and medical as the case may be.

Personal Attributes: Security Supervisors should be physically fit, mentally alert, educated and capable of handling subordinates. They should possess good communication skills. A supervisor should be able to set personal examples and motivate his/ her security unit. In emergencies, a supervisor should take initiative and get assistance from other agencies to control the situation. 

NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS 

♦ SUPERVISE A SECURITY UNIT

♦ CARRY OUT JOBSPECIFIC SECURITY DUTIES

♦ PROCESS LOST & FOUND PROPERTY

♦ SUPERVISE SECURITY ESCORT DUTIES

♦ SUPERVISE ACCESS CONTROL TO THE ASSIGNED PREMISES

♦ PERFORM SECURITY TASKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH BASIC SECURITY PRACTICES

♦ CONFORM TO REGULATORY AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING SECURITY TASKS

♦ PROVIDE GUARDING SERVICE TO PEOPLE, PROPERTY AND PREMISES

♦ CARRY OUT SCREENING AND SEARCH ACTIVITIES TO MAINTAIN SECURITY

♦ CONTROL PARKING IN DESIGNATED AREAS

♦ MAINTAIN HEALTH AND SAFETY

♦ PERFORM SECURITY TASKS IN COMMERCIAL DEPLOYMENTS

♦ PERFORM SECURITY TASKS IN INDUSTRIAL DEPLOYMENTS

♦ PROJECT POSITIVE IMAGE OF SELF AND THE ORGANISATION