Security first line manager

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

1.5 yr

typical

Sector

Protective services

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Maintaining a safe and secure environment for customers and employees by establishing and enforcing security policies and procedures; supervising the security guard force.

What you'd do

Supervise and brief a team of security officers at the start of each shift

Carry out patrols and monitor access control and CCTV systems

Respond to security incidents and coordinate the team's response

Complete and review incident reports and shift logs

Liaise with clients to maintain service quality and address concerns

Identify training needs and support the development of team members

What you'd learn

Security industry legislation including the Private Security Industry Act 2001

Supervising and leading a team of security officers

Operational planning for security assignments and staffing

Conflict management and de-escalation techniques

Incident response, reporting, and evidence preservation

Quality management and client relationship skills in security services

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See live Security first line manager apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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