Security Officer

Role description

🔒 Security Officer🔒

📍 Location: Hillend

⏳ Hours: 36 hours per week (with additional hours available)

🕒 Shift Pattern: days and nights

💰 Rate of Pay: £14.56 per hour

Are you a reliable and dedicated security professional looking for a challenging role? We are seeking a Security Officer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is committed to ensuring safety and security across multiple locations.

💪 What We Offer:

✔ Competitive pay at £14.56 per hour 💷

✔ 36-hour work week with additional hours available 💼

✔ Dynamic shift pattern ( nightshift and weekends) 🕒

✔ Full training and uniform provided 🎓

✔ Opportunity for career progression and growth 🚀

✔ Great Benefits:

Paid holiday leave 🌴

Pension scheme 💼

Employee discounts 🛍️

Overtime opportunities 💸

🔒 Your Role:

As a Security Officer , your main responsibility will be to ensure the safety and security of premises in H illend providing excellent security services for staff, visitors, and property. You will be required to patrol, monitor CCTV, and provide a visible security presence.

Detailed Job Duties:

🚶 Patrols: Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols across the Hillend a to ensure premises are secure and free from any unauthorized activity.

🔒 Access Control: Monitor and control access to the site by checking the identification of visitors and staff. Enforce the site's access policies and procedures.

🛡️ Surveillance: Monitor CCTV systems to detect any unusual or suspicious activities. Respond appropriately to any identified risks.

🏢 Incident Response: React promptly to security breaches, medical emergencies, fire alarms, and any other security-related incidents.

🔔 Alarm Systems: Ensure that alarms are activated or deactivated according to shift requirements, maintaining strict adherence to security procedures.

📝 Reporting: Keep accurate records of incidents, activities, and any security concerns throughout the shift. Ensure incidents are reported to the appropriate personnel.

🚪 Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure health and safety protocols are followed to create a safe working environment.

🎖 Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service while maintaining a professional security presence at all times.

🔧 What We’re Looking For:

🔐 Valid SIA Licence (essential)

💬 Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach

🕔 Ability to remain calm under pressure and act decisively when necessary

🇬🇧 Must be a British national by birth or have held a British passport for a minimum of 5 years

🗂 Must have a 5-year checkable work history

🔑 Must be willing and able to obtain SC clearance

If you're ready to take on a vital role in maintaining security across Washington, apply today and join a team dedicated to providing exceptional service!

📩 Apply today and become a key member of our security team!

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What You Can Expect

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Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself

We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter , and the Armed Forces Covenant . We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month .

Your Benefits

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HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.

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Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.

WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.

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Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.

Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.

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Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

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