Security Supervisor (Switzerland)

About the role

The Security Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all Security Officers on assigned shifts across the campus, ensuring continuous protection of people, property, and assets. The role supports the line manager in enhancing overall site security operations and maintaining high safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate Security Officers (including FTE and third‑party contractors) to meet 24/7 SLA requirements.
• Maintain situational awareness through officer presence, video surveillance, and access‑control monitoring.
• Enforce security protocols, manage incident logs, and produce regular reports for management.
• Assist the line manager in improving security processes and identifying improvement areas.
• Lead incident response, escalation, and follow‑up investigations.
• Ensure all security staff are properly trained, qualified, and certified.
• Control access permissions, visitor management, loading‑bay access, key management, and external perimeter security.

Required profile

• Proven experience in security supervision or law‑enforcement.
• Familiarity with video surveillance and access‑control technologies.
• Ability to learn and operate multiple security software systems.
• Compliance with local security qualifications and registrations.
• First‑aid responder certification or ability to obtain it.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Fluent in English; additional local language (German, French, Italian, or Scandinavian) is a plus.

Required skills

• Video surveillance systems
• Access control technologies
• Security software platforms