Security Supervisor at Proforce Limited

Location: No 1, Akaka Road, Ode Remo - Ogun
Reports To: Chief Security Officer (CSO) / Security Manager

Job Summary

• The Security Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily security operations, ensuring effective access control, monitoring bag scanning machines, supervising security guards, enforcing security policies, and maintaining a safe and secure environment for personnel, visitors, and company assets.

Key Responsibilities
Security Operations Supervision:

• Supervise and coordinate all security guards on assigned shifts.
• Ensure guards are properly deployed to designated posts and perform their duties effectively.
• Conduct regular patrols and inspections of security posts and facilities.
• Monitor security activities and ensure compliance with company security procedures.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and on-the-job training to security personnel.

Monitoring of Bag Scanning Machine:

• Monitor the operation of bag scanning machines and other screening equipment.
• Ensure all personnel, visitors, contractors, and vehicles comply with screening procedures.
• Verify that prohibited or unauthorized items are detected and appropriately handled.
• Report any malfunction or technical issue affecting the scanning equipment.
• Maintain records of security screening activities and incidents.

Access Control Management:

• Enforce access control procedures at all entry and exit points.
• Verify identification cards, visitor passes, and authorization documents.
• Control the movement of employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors.
• Ensure only authorized personnel gain access to restricted areas.
• Maintain accurate records of visitor and contractor entries and exits.

Incident Response and Reporting:

• Respond promptly to security incidents, emergencies, and breaches.
• Conduct preliminary investigations into security-related incidents.
• Prepare detailed incident and occurrence reports.
• Escalate significant security issues to the CSO or Security Manager.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and emergency responders when necessary.

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure compliance with company security policies and procedures.
• Support safety and emergency response programs.
• Identify security vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Maintain daily security occurrence books and shift reports.
• Keep records of access control activities, visitor logs, and incident reports.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly security performance reports.
• Ensure all security documentation is accurate and properly filed.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Effective supervision of security guards.
• Compliance with access control procedures.
• Proper operation and monitoring of bag scanning machines.
• Reduction in security breaches and unauthorized access incidents.
• Timely and accurate incident reporting.
• Quality of guard deployment, discipline, and performance management.
• The Security Supervisor is expected to maintain a high level of vigilance, professionalism, and leadership to ensure the protection of company personnel, assets, information, and facilities at all times.

Qualifications

• Minimum of OND / HND / Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in security operations, law enforcement, military, or industrial security.
• Minimum of 3–5 years security experience, with supervisory experience preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of access control and screening procedures.
• Ability to operate and monitor security equipment.
• Good observation and incident management skills.
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and during emergencies.
• Strong integrity, discipline, and professionalism.