Elite Security Officer — SIA Licensed, Career Growth

Ward Security; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIA licensing support

Cycle to work salary sacrifice

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Training and development

Rewards membership discounts

Discounts at retailers/travel

Cinema tickets

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Ward Security is seeking an Elite Security Officer in Birmingham to provide high-level customer service while maintaining security across client sites. The role requires ID checks, patrols, incident response, and clear reporting, with a strong emphasis on professional presentation.

Candidates must hold a Frontline SIA licence and a valid UK driving licence, and be available 7 days a week for diverse shift patterns. Ward Security offers comprehensive benefits and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Frontline SIA licence.
• UK manual driving licence required.
• Minimum 1 year of proven work experience as a Corporate Security Officer.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Exemplary standards of personal presentation.
• IT literate with ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment.
• Quick thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Positive attitude towards people and challenges.
• Must be available 7 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact and information centre for staff, visitors, and tenants.
• Maintain professionalism in all interactions.
• Adhere to all instructions, written and verbal.
• Control access points, allowing or denying entry to visitors.
• Conduct regular patrols to deter threats to client property and assets.
• Investigate incidents and take appropriate lawful action as per corporate policy.
• Complete daily reports with detailed information, observations, and surveillance footage.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills across all platforms, including verbal, written, and via security radios.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

IT literate

Problem solving

Positive attitude

Education

SIA Licence (Frontline)

Tools

Detecting systems

Emergency equipment

Job description

Ward Security is seeking an Elite Security Officer in Birmingham to provide high-level customer service while maintaining security across client sites. The role requires ID checks, patrols, incident response, and clear reporting, with a strong emphasis on professional presentation.

Candidates must hold a Frontline SIA licence and a valid UK driving licence, and be available 7 days a week for diverse shift patterns. Ward Security offers comprehensive benefits and progression opportunities.