Haydn Blackwell

Briefly explain your role

I’m a Security Supervisor at a GXO site in Daventry. I oversee the day to day running of the shift ensuring processes and duties are followed. I also liaise with the client contact daily.

What do you love about your job?

I love the fact that even after doing this job for 23 years I’m still learning things. The fact that the role is constantly changing to keep up with the modern world means I have to keep up too.

What made you decide to start a career in the security sector?

Initially it was just a job to start with, I then started to learn the intricacies of the role which interested me and built my career from there.

How does KGS support you in your role?

Any issues or queries are dealt with asap. Updates and explanations to processes are Conveyed clearly and implemented expeditiously.

Has there been any significant barriers to progression in your career within the security profession?

I haven’t encountered any barriers, I have always achieved what I have wanted and strive for more.

How has your previous work experience prepared you for your role in security?

Security has been my only profession so I have seen how it has evolved over the years and I have evolved with it.

What’s your most memorable moment in your career so far?

Being a part of a team that has been nominated and on the shortlists for the fire and security excellence awards and also the  outsourced security team of the year.

What opportunities do you feel the security profession offers?

I feel it offers the opportunity to think differently about the little things like what steps you can take to keep yourself and your family secure that you may have otherwise missed and to be alert in situations that you may have taken for granted.

What do you do at work on a daily basis?

Monitor CCTV, Patrol the site using Dymensions, ensure my officers have the supplies the need to carry out their duties effectively, Cover site locations when needed.

What advice would you give for someone new starting in the industry?

This is no longer the type of career with the stereotypical guard in a woolly jumper sitting around an empty site on a night shift. Technology & training has progressed and so have standards. You must keep up and understand that threats are very real in the present climate.