Mobile Patrol Officer - #JBD08691

DCA Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral programme

Job summary

DCA Recruitment is seeking a Mobile Patrol Officer for shifts around Guildford, Surrey. You will patrol public and private premises, respond to alarms, and manage lock/unlock duties using a company vehicle.

A valid SIA license and UK driving licence are essential; full-time roles with a rotating 12-hour schedule are available. Flexibility to work overtime, days/nights, and travel to London when required is valued.

Qualifications

• Must have SIA license (SG or DS) and a valid UK driving licence.
• Overtime flexibility; rotation shift; 18+ age requirement.
• Customer-facing role with good communication skills preferred.
• Previous mobile patrol experience not essential but advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Patrol private premises and roads as part of a mobile patrol route.
• Inspect properties as required and respond to alarms.
• Lock/unlock premises and set/disarm alarms as needed.
• Respond to alarm activations and security breaches promptly.
• Liaise with security teams and control rooms when necessary.
• Work with company vehicles to reach sites and cover shifts.

Skills

SIA license

UK driving licence

GPS devices

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Mobile Patrol Officer

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Positions: 2

Rate: £13 per hour (£33800 per annum plus overtime). Week nights, weekend days and nights on a rotating shift pattern, working an average of 48 - 52hrs per week, with overtime.

There are also roles available for Relief Security Officers; covering holidays and sickness. Rates vary from site to site which ranges from £12.71 to £14.50

We are looking to recruit a Mobile Patrol Officer that has managerial potential; to service our Mobile Patrol, Alarm Response and Keyholding portfolio in and around Guildford and the country of Surrey. The position involves using a company vehicle to conduct mobile patrols, lock-ups, and respond to intruder alarms. A valid UK drivers license is essential (ideally no more than 6 points) and candidates must have a valid SIA license.

The role averages between 48 to 52 hours per week on a rotational shift pattern; and is based from our offices near Guildford, Surrey. Must be age 18+. Must have good interpersonal and excellent communication skills. Previous mobile patrol experience is not essential but preferred. Must have SIA licence and a valid, full driving licence with ideally no more than 6 points. Must be computer literate. Must have a checkable employment or education history and be flexible to work a rotating shift system.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Full manual UK Driving license
• SIA licensed, either SG or DS
• Currently residing in Surrey or near Guildford
• Comfortable working with GPS devices and mobile phones
• Able to work with computers and some knowledge of MS Outlook, Word and Excel would be beneficial
• Willing to work alone
• Able to drive at day/night and be willing to sometimes travel into London using a Company vehicle.
• Happy to work additional hours where necessary, including on the opposite shift e.g. days to nights or nights to days

Duties:

• Patrolling private commercial and residential premises and roads
• Undertaking property inspections as and when requested
• Locking and unlocking premises
• Setting and Disarming alarms
• Attend alarm activation and breaches of security
• Work closely with residential security teams, security control room and Mobile Security Managers

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work remotely: No

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £13 per hour

Schedule: 12 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations: The company had fully risk assessed all projects to ensure drivers and employees work in a safe and Covid free environment.

Licence/Certification: SIA Security Guarding (required)