Site Security Supervisor
Job Description
KAR OG KH BLOCK DMCC is seeking an experienced Site Security Supervisor to join its Security Department.
Position Title: Site Security Supervisor
Department: Security
Reports To: Site Security Manager
Work Location: Field
Working Days: Sunday–Thursday
Working Hours: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
The KAR Security Site Security Supervisor (SSS) is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, coordination and performance of assigned security personnel and operational activities within their designated site, shift or area of responsibility. Working under the direction of the Site Security Manager (SSM), the Security Supervisor ensures that guards, team leaders, watchkeepers and other assigned security personnel perform their duties in accordance with KAR Security SOPs, post orders, client requirements and established
operational standards. The position is primarily operational and supervisory, focusing on personnel deployment, shift management, site security, access control, patrols, equipment checks, incident reporting and the implementation of security procedures. The Security Supervisor is responsible for maintaining discipline, operational readiness and professional standards amongst their assigned personnel. They must identify and report security deficiencies, emerging threats and operational concerns to the SSM, ensuring that
appropriate action is taken. The Security Supervisor does not hold overall responsibility for project management, financial performance, contractual oversight or strategic security planning, which remain the responsibility of the SSM and senior management.
Key Responsibilities:
A. Daily Security Operations and Supervision:
- Supervise and coordinate assigned security personnel during daily operations and designated shifts.
- Ensure guards and security personnel are correctly deployed and understand their duties, responsibilities and post orders.
- Conduct daily briefings and ensure relevant operational information is communicated to assigned personnel.
- Monitor the performance, attendance, punctuality, discipline and professional appearance of security personnel.
- Conduct routine and unannounced site inspections, guard post checks and security patrols.
- Ensure appropriate security coverage is maintained throughout the assigned operational area.
- Monitor access control procedures and ensure visitors, vehicles and personnel are managed in accordance with site requirements.
- Ensure guards maintain appropriate levels of alertness and comply with security instructions.
- Report personnel shortages, absenteeism, performance issues and operational deficiencies to the SSM.
- Implement instructions and operational priorities issued by the SSM.
B. Personnel Management and Discipline:
- Maintain direct supervision of assigned guards, team leaders and operational personnel.
- Ensure all personnel comply with KAR Security policies, procedures, SOPs and client requirements.
- Maintain discipline and professional standards within the assigned team.
- Address minor operational and disciplinary issues within delegated authority.
- Report serious misconduct, repeated performance concerns and disciplinary matters to the SSM.
- Monitor personnel welfare and identify issues that could affect operational performance.
- Ensure personnel are correctly dressed, equipped and fit for their assigned duties.
- Assist the SSM with personnel assessments, performance reviews and training requirements.
- Maintain accurate shift attendance records and report changes in personnel availability.
C. Security Inspections and Quality Control:
- Conduct daily checks of assigned security posts, personnel, vehicles and equipment.
- Ensure guards are following established post orders and security procedures.
- Inspect access control points, perimeter security arrangements and other assigned security areas.
- Check the condition and availability of radios, communications equipment, PPE and other operational equipment.
- Identify defective equipment, damaged infrastructure, security vulnerabilities and lighting deficiencies.
- Report inspection findings and deficiencies to the SSM.
- Ensure corrective actions assigned to the supervisory team are completed within the required timescales.
- Maintain inspection records and shift checklists as directed by the SSM.
- Assist with scheduled security audits, inspections and quality control activities.
D. Incident Reporting and Emergency Response
- Act as the initial supervisory point of contact for security incidents within the assigned area or shift.
- Ensure immediate action is taken in accordance with established emergency procedures and the supervisor's level of authority.
- Notify the SSM immediately of significant security incidents, suspicious activity, threats or emergencies.
- Coordinate the initial response of assigned security personnel until relieved or directed otherwise.
- Ensure incident details are recorded accurately and reported through the appropriate channels.
- Assist with incident investigations and provide factual statements and supporting information when required.
- Ensure guards understand emergency response procedures, evacuation arrangements and escalation requirements.
- Participate in emergency exercises, evacuation drills and operational readiness activities.
- Ensure all incidents, unusual occurrences and security deficiencies are included in shift reports and handover documentation.
E. Security Procedures and Operational Compliance:
- Implement KAR Security SOPs, site instructions, post orders and operational procedures.
- Ensure assigned personnel understand and comply with the Rules on the Use of Force (RUF).
- Monitor compliance with client security requirements and report any deviations to the SSM.
- Ensure access control, patrols, vehicle checks and other assigned security duties are performed correctly.
- Maintain familiarity with the local security environment and report changes in the threat situation.
- Ensure personnel follow established communications and reporting procedures.
- Identify procedural shortcomings and recommend practical improvements to the SSM.
- Assist with the implementation of new procedures and operational instructions.
F. Training and Personnel Competency:
- Ensure assigned personnel attend scheduled training, briefings and competency assessments.
- Assist in delivering routine security briefings, refresher training and practical instruction where qualified.
- Monitor personnel competency in their assigned security duties.
- Identify training deficiencies and report personnel requiring additional instruction to the SSM.
- Assist with maintaining individual training records and attendance registers.
- Participate in emergency response drills, evacuation exercises and other scheduled training activities.
- Ensure personnel maintain the required competency standards for their positions.
G. Equipment, Vehicles and Resource Accountability:
- Conduct routine checks of assigned vehicles, communications equipment, weapons and protective equipment.
- Ensure equipment is serviceable, correctly accounted for and available for operational duties.
- Report defects, losses, damage and maintenance requirements to the SSM.
- Monitor the daily use and condition of assigned operational assets.
- Ensure equipment handovers are properly recorded.
- Report shortages and additional operational requirements through the SSM.
- Ensure assigned personnel comply with KAR equipment accountability procedures.
H. Reporting and Handover Procedures:
- Maintain accurate daily shift reports, occurrence books, inspection records and incident reports.
- Ensure all relevant operational information is recorded accurately and chronologically.
- Provide timely reports to the SSM concerning personnel, security incidents, operational deficiencies and changes in site conditions.
- Conduct effective shift handovers, ensuring outstanding issues and operational priorities are communicated to incoming personnel.
- Maintain accurate attendance, deployment and equipment records for assigned personnel.
- Immediately escalate significant incidents and urgent operational concerns rather than waiting for routine reporting.
- Assist the SSM with the preparation of daily and periodic operational reports.
I. Client and Professional Conduct:
- Maintain professional relationships with client representatives and other authorized personnel encountered during operational duties.
- Ensure security personnel demonstrate appropriate client etiquette, discipline and a professional, low-profile approach.
- Refer significant client complaints, requests or changes to security arrangements to the SSM.
- Ensure client instructions are implemented only where authorized and consistent with KAR policies and contractual requirements.
- Always maintain confidentiality and professional standards.
Requirements
Operational Competencies and Training Requirements:
The Security Supervisor must maintain the professional and operational competence required to supervise security personnel and perform assigned duties effectively. This includes:
- Good understanding of KAR Security SOPs, site procedures and post orders.
- Working knowledge of security threats and key issues within the local operating environment in KRI and/or Federal Iraq.
- Ability to conduct security inspections, patrols and personnel checks.
- Competence in shift supervision, personnel deployment and incident reporting.
- Understanding of Rules on the Use of Force (RUF).
- Vehicle and dismounted contact/immediate action procedures appropriate to the role.
- Target indication and contact reporting.
- First aid skills based on cABCDE priorities.
- Navigation, including map reading and GPS.
- Competence in the use of vehicle-mounted and handheld communications systems.
- Current and assessed competency with issued weapons systems (AK and Glock), where required by the appointment and in accordance with KAR Security Training Policy and Standards.
- Ability to maintain accurate operational records and deliver effective shift briefings.
Essential Requirements:
- CV approved by the KAR Security General Manager.
- Proven experience in a security supervisory or team leadership position.
- Minimum 3 years of military or police experience, or equivalent relevant professional security experience.
- Minimum 2 years of operational experience in Iraq, preferably within KRI and/or Federal Iraq.
- Experience supervising security guards, operational teams or similar personnel.
- Good understanding of security procedures, access control, patrols and incident reporting.
- Computer literate, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Basic HS&E knowledge.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Good interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
- Ability to maintain discipline and professional standards amongst security personnel.
- Strong leadership qualities and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
- Physically capable of performing the essential duties of the role, including prolonged standing, patrolling, emergency response activities and wearing required personal protective equipment.
Authority and Accountability:
The Security Supervisor reports directly to the Site Security Manager and is responsible for the effective supervision and performance of assigned security personnel and operational activities. The Security Supervisor has delegated authority to manage routine operational activities, supervise personnel, conduct inspections and implement established security procedures within their assigned area or shift.
The Security Supervisor is accountable for:
- Effective supervision and deployment of assigned security personnel.
- Maintaining discipline, attendance and professional standards.
- Ensuring compliance with KAR SOPs and site security procedures.
- Conducting routine security inspections and reporting deficiencies.
- Maintaining operational readiness of assigned personnel and equipment.
- Initial incident response, reporting and escalation.
- Accurate shift records, operational reports and handovers.
- Implementing instructions issued by the SSM.
- The Security Supervisor must immediately report significant incidents, serious personnel issues, security vulnerabilities and operational deficiencies to the SSM.
- The Security Supervisor must not independently amend security plans, contractual arrangements, project budgets, staffing structures or operational procedures without the approval of the SSM or appropriate senior management.