Security Guards Supervisor (800552)

Supervise and manage security guards at assigned premises

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Overview

Supervise and manage security guards at assigned premises

You have:

  • High school education.
  • Knowledge of spoken and written English.
  • Computer literacy.
  • 2 years' work experience in a similar field of activity.
  • Knowledge of security equipment.

Contract

This is a ICRC - Open-ended contract. More about ICRC - Open-ended contracts.

Reports to (role)

  • Field Security and Crises Management Coordinator

Purpose

The Security Guards Supervisor provides and maintains security in the assigned premises and supervises a team of Security Guards.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

  • Coordinates, manages and supervises the team of guards in charge of security at ICRC premises. Works as a a Security Guard when and if required.
  • Ensures that the guards under his/her responsibility do their work properly, report on time, do not leave their post before their shift is over and do not sleep while on duty.
  • Ensures that guards under his/her responsibility respect security rules for the premises.
  • Ensures that security-related equipment is in good working order.
  • Provides guidance and training on security guidelines.
  • Organizes and supervises shifts, duty rosters and replacements for holidays; registers staff absences and finds substitutes whenever needed.

People management responsibilities

Yes

Scope & Impact

  • Remit: limited to the various assigned premises under his/her responsibility.

Relationships

  • Internally, interacts with other ICRC employees and/or the users of ICRC premises.
  • No external relationships.

Certifications / Education required

  • High school education.
  • Knowledge of spoken and written English.
  • Computer literacy.

Professional Experience required

  • 2 years' work experience in a similar field of activity.
  • Knowledge of security equipment.

Our Values

  • At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to enforce security protocols? This question evaluates your ability to handle security situations and enforce rules effectively. Provide a specific example demonstrating your decision-making skills and attention to security protocols.
How do you handle conflicts within your team of guards? This question assesses your conflict resolution and people management skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What measures would you take to ensure the security equipment is maintained? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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