Security Guard

Seddon Agency Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A security services provider in Chester is seeking Security Operatives to respond to incidents, conduct patrols, and complete necessary security documentation to ensure client safety. Candidates must hold a valid SIA licence and possess strong surveillance and communication skills. The role provides long-term job security with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in security or related field preferred.
• Reliable and approachable personality.
• Smart appearance and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Control access and ensure only authorized personnel enter.
• Complete all site security paperwork and logs.
• Provide high profile external and internal patrols.
• Secure premises by monitoring and inspecting access points.

Skills

Surveillance skills

Communication

Basic IT skills

Judgment

Integrity

Education

Valid SIA licence

Job description

Overview

Seddon Agency is looking to expand its operations and bring in new Security Operatives. The purpose of the role is to respond to incidents, carry out regular patrols, provide a security presence, and complete all security paperwork to ensure the safety of the client’s premises.

Responsibilities

• Control access to entrances and ensure only authorised personnel are allowed to enter.
• Keep a log of all site activity.
• Complete all site security paperwork to include incident reports, sign in/out sheets, patrol logs, daily logs and handover sheets.
• Provide regular high profile external and internal patrols.
• Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
• Prevent incidents and damage by providing a visual presence and reporting all incidents to the authorities.
• Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.

Skills/Experience / Qualifications

• Valid SIA licence (include in application).
• Surveillance skills, judgment, objectivity, dependability, integrity, safety management, professionalism, reporting skills.
• Communication, Basic IT skills.
• Experience in security or related field preferred.

Personal qualities

• Reliable
• Friendly
• Smart in appearance
• Approachable

Future prospects

The role offers long term job security as well as many other benefits.