Area Security Office

BARDWOOD; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIA License renewal

Cycle to work scheme

Salary advances

Private medical cover

Life cover

Job summary

Bardwood is seeking an Area Security Officer for a site-based role in Harrogate. The role focuses on ensuring safety for staff and visitors, with dayshifts Monday to Friday and a strong customer-facing element.

You will represent the client with a proactive security presence, support multiple locations within a region, and be prepared to provide First Aid when needed. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• SIA license required and 5-year checkable work history may be essential.
• Experience in customer-facing environments and handling staff/customers directly.
• Physically fit to undertake the planned tasks and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Relief cover and support to multiple locations within a region.
• Provide safe, secure environment for staff and visitors; maintain a welcoming atmosphere.
• Proactive presence in public areas; provide initial reception and guidance.
• Collaborate with team to resolve conflicts on client premises as needed.
• Ensure compliance with site rules and guidance; observe and report incidents.
• Demonstrate vigilance with smart appearance and visible security presence.

Skills

SIA License

Customer facing

Full driving licence

Physically fit

Flexible attitude

Security systems

Job description

About the role

Title – Area Security Officer

Pay Rate – £12.71ph

Location – Harrogate

Shift Timings – Dayshifts – candidates must be flexible and available to work Monday to Friday

You will be working in a site‑based role within the public sector, where officers are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of both staff and visitors.

Your main responsibilities may include

• Trained to provide relief cover and support to a portfolio of locations within a geographical region.
• All the tasks and activities as per the site operational guidance and Assignment Instructions. Provide quality service delivery.
• Manage and maintain a safe environment for the client’s staff and customers.
• Provide a proactive presence in all public facing areas as activity requires. This will include providing a positive initial reception for clients and directional guidance.
• Working directly with the customer as part of a team to provide conflict resolution at our client’s premises where there is potential for conflict.
• Working closely with your fellow colleagues to ensure members of the public comply with site rules and guidance.
• Use common sense and initiative immediately involving others if a situation becomes threatening.
• To have a smart appearance, always be alert and visible whilst commanding a security presence within the customer premises.
• Be able to administer First Aid assistance if a member of public or client’s staff was to be suddenly taken unwell (training will be provided).
• Complete legible incident report writing if and when an incident arises.
• Work to maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for everyone.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following

• SIA License.
• 5‑year checkable work/career history.
• Full driving licence and access to own transport is essential.
• Prior experience of working in a customer‑facing environment and dealing directly with staff/customers.
• Physically fit to undertake given tasks.
• Possess the ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible attitude and the ability to adapt.
• Security and operational system competence.

What will you get in return?

Please note that all our roles require transfer to our client on a permanent basis after 12 weeks, with the following benefits being offered upon transfer.

• Company‑funded SIA License renewal.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Smart tech – allowing employees to buy the latest tech, deducted from their salaries monthly at no additional interest.
• Salary finance loans and monthly advances.
• Vouchers across various retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Argos and ASDA, as well as holidays, leisure, fashion, pets, and many more.
• Save as you earn.
• Life cover and Private medical cover.
• Childcare vouchers and Private pensions.
• Fantastic opportunity to join an evolving family.