Mobile Roaming Security Officer

Amberstone Security; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A security service provider in Canterbury is seeking a Mobile Roaming Security Officer with a valid SIA licence and a full UK Manual driving license. This role involves patrolling assigned locations, providing customer service, and maintaining safety for clients. The ideal candidate should possess communication skills, conflict resolution abilities, and one year of security experience. Competitive hourly pay and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Perkbox recognition

Employee of the month scheme £50

Ongoing training

Progression opportunities

Flexible wage application with WageStream

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid SIA licence to be considered.
• Experience in retail security services is essential.
• Professional appearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling assigned stores and prioritizing activities.
• Maintaining a safe environment for clients and customers.
• Incident reporting and communication with authorities.
• Using digital devices for reporting and planning.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Great communicator

Good IT knowledge

Ability to handle conflict situations

Education

Valid SIA licence

Full UK Manual driving license

1 year front line security guarding experience

Job description

Mobile Roaming Security Officer – SIA Licence essential to be considered for the role

ASEL, design, develop and deliver fully bespoke and integrated security solutions, seamlessly bringing together people, technology and processes to achieve results-driven outcomes. As the original thinkers behind security risk modelling, which has revolutionised the industry, our business is underpinned by our risk advisory practice, which utilises data and insight to identify and mitigate risk, inform strategy, prevent crime and reduce cost.

This role will endeavour to support the client to deliver industry leading services. As the forefront of the business, it will be expected that you will hold the best in business customer service to all stakeholders. You will be required to deploy to the highest risk areas/locations to support our client where it’s needed and take a proactive approach to new age guarding.

Location: Canterbury, Kent

Hourly Rate: 12.35

Hours: Varied

Shift Pattern: Varied

Essential: Full UK Manual driving license is required to be considered for the position, vehicle provided which will be based at a specific site. Phone & Tablet are also supplied with the role.

Main Responsibilities

• Flexibility of working location to work in line of a resource to risk within reasonable distance/cluster of locations using company vehicle.
• Patrolling an assigned cluster of stores, prioritising activities in line with intelligence.
• Providing high visibility, reassuring presence in and around our client’s premises, interacting with the clients’ colleagues and members of the public.
• Liaising with management, local authorities and Police when applicable.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients and their customers.
• Manage vulnerable persons with empathy to not cause distress.
• Completing colleague and contractor searches where required in line with agreed policy.
• Completing security checks on areas of our client’s premises.
• Clear communicator with all relevant stakeholders through all means of communication including radio usage.
• Comfortable to be able to digitally report incidents, gather intelligence and use tablets/phones for daily activity planning.
• Incident reporting and writing
• Be able to identify a trend of criminality to support where the risk is and communicate back to the Amberstone Crime Desk.
• Operate Body Worn Cameras and be able to activate them in line with company/safety policy.

Person Requirements

Desirable

• SIA accreditations

Essential

• A role within the security industry, specifically in guarded services working in retail security.
• Full UK Manual driving license is required to be considered for the position.
• Valid SIA licence
• Strong communication skills
• Smart appearance
• Ability to handle conflict situations in a professional manner.

Knowledge and experience: 1 year front line security guarding experience.

Personal skills/behaviours/qualities

Essential

• Great communicator
• Drives positive business ethic.
• Have good IT knowledge
• Confident in high pressure situations

Mission, core values & competencies

Embracing the company’s core values and principles in order to achieve the overall mission of the organisation. Take personal responsibility for own career development by continually assessing and adjusting personal performance and behaviour against the objectives agreed in your ASEL Integrated Security SolutionsColleague Development Plan.

Internal relations

It is critical that the individual has comprehensively good working internal relationships with team members and respective departments and communicate and support the company ethos effectively, whilst making sure best practice is followed. These progressive relationships will be based on a can-do attitude with a positive thoughtful style in ensuring effective communication is carried out throughout the business, always ensuring that client service remains at the centre of what we do.

Equality & Diversity

ASEL values the diverse skills and experience of its employees and is committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all. Our objectives are that all individuals shall have equal opportunities for employment and advancement on the basis of their skills, aptitudes, and abilities. ASEL is committed to the engagement and retention of the best possible talent and to creating an environment that encourages excellence through inclusion, equality, diversity, leadership, and management.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis. Any changes should be made and agreed between you and your manager. The above information is not exhaustive, and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be required within the scope of the position and your capabilities. All employees are required to act professionally, co-operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the position.

Benefits

• Perkbox recognition - rewards and discount platform
• Apprenticeship
• Employee of the month scheme £50
• 110% Club of outstanding performers who can receive large prizes and monetary rewards
• WageStream - a flexible wage application whereby you can pull your wages out sooner than payday
• EAP - Employee Assistance Programme
• Progression opportunities within the company
• Ongoing training