Mobile Security Officer (Basildon)

Forcefield; Basildon; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card

SIA licence renewals paid

Pension and health perks

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Forcefield in Basildon is seeking a Mobile Security Officer (Car) to join our on-road guarding team. You’ll be first on scene at alarm activations and emergencies, patrolling client sites and performing key checks while based from the local depot.

The role keeps you mobile and accountable for keeping properties safe across the area. The position requires a valid SIA licence, a full UK driving licence and at least two years of driving experience.

Qualifications

• An SIA door supervision or security guarding licence (Security Industry Authority)
• A full UK manual driving licence
• At least 2 years’ driving experience
• Clear communication, good organisation and an eye for detail
• Good knowledge of the local area
• A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to stay calm under pressure

Responsibilities

• Responding to alarm activations at commercial and residential properties
• Carrying out routine property patrols and key checks
• Handling mobile patrols, unlocks and lockups as needed
• Getting to know our services so you can explain them to clients
• Building good relationships with clients by doing the job well, every time
• Carrying out key audits and keeping detailed records

Skills

Driving experience

Communication

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Local knowledge

Job description

Join the UK’s keyholding and alarm response team that gets there first

Are you a reliable, confident driver who cares about keeping people and places safe? Forcefield, formerly The Keyholding Company, protects around 50,000 properties across the UK and we’re looking for Mobile Security Officers to join our growing operations team in Basildon.

We blend sharp technology with genuine operational expertise to make security sharp, not just safe. We’d like you to be part of that.

Position: Mobile Security Officer (Car)

Location: Basildon

Shift pattern: 4 on, 4 off, nights only (19:00 to 07:00)

Salary: £13.78 per hour

About the role:

As a Mobile Security Officer, you’ll be first on scene at our clients’ sites, attending alarm activations, service requests and emergencies. You’ll be the person making sure commercial and residential properties in your area are safe and secure. You’ll spend most of your shift on the road, starting each one from our local base.

What we offer:

• Company vehicle, fuel card and mobile phone while on duty
• SIA licence renewals paid for by us
• Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme, a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme and an optional health cash plan from £1 a week
• Your own development plan and ongoing training, including advanced driving opportunities

Your responsibilities:

• Responding to alarm activations at commercial and residential properties
• Carrying out routine property patrols and key checks
• Handling mobile patrols, unlocks and lockups as needed
• Getting to know our services so you can explain them to clients
• Building good relationships with clients by doing the job well, every time
• Carrying out key audits and keeping detailed records

What we’re looking for:

• An SIA door supervision or security guarding licence (Security Industry Authority)
• A full UK manual driving licence
• At least 2 years’ driving experience
• Clear communication, good organisation and an eye for detail
• Good knowledge of the local area
• A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to stay calm under pressure

We welcome different thinking, and we want everyone here to feel valued and able to do their best work. You’ll get a supportive team, room to grow and the chance to make a real difference.

We’d love to hear from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We’ll learn as much from you as you will from us.