Mobile Patrol Team Leader

About the role

The Mobile Patrol Team Leader is responsible for supervising and supporting mobile patrol officers, ensuring the delivery of professional security services, and maintaining high standards of safety, customer service, and operational performance. The role involves conducting patrols, responding to alarms, managing incidents, and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Duties:

  • Lead and supervise a team of Mobile Patrol Officers.
  • Conduct mobile security patrols of client premises and sites.
  • Respond promptly to alarm activations, emergency call-outs, and incidents.
  • Carry out security inspections, lock/unlock services, and welfare checks.
  • Ensure all patrols are completed according to client requirements and company procedures.
  • Monitor patrol schedules and ensure efficient route planning.

Team Leadership:

  • Provide guidance, training, and support to patrol officers.
  • Conduct regular site visits and performance assessments.
  • Ensure officers maintain professional standards of appearance and conduct.
  • Assist with staff induction, coaching, and ongoing development.
  • Manage and report staff performance, attendance, and disciplinary matters when required.

Incident Management:

  • Take control of security incidents and emergency situations.
  • Complete detailed incident reports and maintain accurate records.
  • Liaise with emergency services, clients, and management as required.
  • Investigate security breaches and recommend corrective actions.

Compliance & Health and Safety:

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, site instructions, and industry regulations.
  • Promote a strong health and safety culture within the team.
  • Conduct vehicle inspections and ensure company vehicles are maintained and roadworthy.
  • Ensure all patrol officers hold and maintain required licences and certifications.
  • Maintain effective key control, ensuring keys are issued, returned, and recorded accurately.

Customer Service:

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with clients.
  • Address client concerns and ensure contractual obligations are met.
  • Conduct quality assurance checks and identify opportunities for service improvement.

Requirements & Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

  • Valid SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor Licence.
  • Full UK Driving Licence with a clean driving record.
  • Supervisory or team leadership experience.
  • Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
  • Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure.
  • Good knowledge of incident response.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience of working with digital systems for data entry and record keeping.

Desirable Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a security mobile patrol role.
  • First Aid qualification.
  • CCTV Licence.
  • Experience using security management and reporting systems.
  • Knowledge of key holding and alarm response operations.
  • Good knowledge of security procedures.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Leadership and team management.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
  • Customer-focused approach.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Professionalism and integrity.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Patrol completion rates.
  • Response times to alarms and incidents.
  • Quality of incident reporting.
  • Team performance and compliance levels.
  • Client satisfaction scores.
  • Health and safety compliance.

Benefits & Perks

  • Full training will be provided.
  • 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata).
  • Company contributory pension scheme available.
  • Full uniform provided.
  • Long Service award scheme.

Our Commitment To You

We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make the best use of their skills. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination or harassment, where all career decisions are based purely on merit.

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