We are looking for a confident leader with a strong background in security operations to oversee and support our dedicated team of security guards, ensuring the safety and protection of our premises, staff, and visitors. This opportunity is offered on a 12 months fixed term contract.

The role of the Security Guard Supervisor is to:

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of security guards, including the coordination of daily rotas, conducting daily briefings, handling annual leave and other relevant administrative tasks. 
• Support the Physical Security Manager in the management of physical security controls 
  including Intruder Detection systems, Access Control Systems and CCTV Systems for the estate
• Support the security assessments and management of visitors attending the site.
• Ensuring provision of resilience for the Security Guard Team in times of high demand or periods of absence. Where necessary, covering any security guard duties to minimise operational impact
• Liaise with site management and external agencies when required.
• Assess and support the requirements of the Security Guard team. Ensuring all communication is conveyed to and from the Security Guard team taking into account their 24/7 shift pattern. 
• Ensure the Security Guard Team remain certified and licensed to SIA standard in the required areas outlined in the Security Operating Procedure.
• Present a monthly briefing to update the Physical Security Manager and Senior Security  Information & Physical Security Manager on security performance and to discuss opportunities to improve ways of working

Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level SC together with a number of enhanced security checks.  In order to achieve this, you must be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad.   Please be aware that if successful there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries once in post 

You can find more information about security vetting here. 

How to Apply 

To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of 23:55hrs on Sunday 1 March 2026

The leadership within CTPSE and SEROCU are actively committed to embedding and sustaining an inclusive culture that recognises and champions the diversity of our people, and promotes equity and equality so that everyone can succeed at work. The region is delivering this commitment through a long term strategy that takes a holistic and intersectional approach to wellbeing & inclusion. Our strategy is underpinned by the five strategic objectives; 

Inclusive Culture – We will create, embed, and continually develop an inclusive culture for our people. 

Engaged & Involved – We will ensure our people are engaged, involved, and listened to. 

Wellbeing – We will prioritise the wellbeing of our people. 

Representation – We will attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce. 

Inclusive by Design – We will ensure that inclusion is a core principle of our policies, products, and decisions. 

We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities. 

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement. 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 23241. If you have applied for this role in the last six months, we respectfully ask that you do not reapply at this current time. 

IMPORTANT: If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff and you have been in your post for less than twelve months, your application must be supported by your line manager.  We will require written confirmation from your line manager in order to proceed. 

Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from your previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role. 

For police staff secondments 

Please note candidates employed with another Force will need to apply as a secondment. Please ensure your application is supported by your line manager, Department Head and Local or Force HR.  For police staff who are employed with Hampshire Police are requested to please submit an AD277b alongside their application. This form is not available on the force’s standard forms library. It can be found on the HR Portal. Please contact wfplanning@hants.gov.uk if you have any queries relating to this. 

If you are a permanent Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff applying for this role, please note it will be offered on a secondment basis. Important: All secondments are assumed supported and that your line manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy are aware of your intention to apply. If the secondment is not supported then a strong business rationale must be sent to recruitmentpolicestaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the reference number for the role.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, we advise you to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible. 

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