Security Guard

Seddon Agency Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide recruitment company is seeking Security Operatives in Scotland. The role involves patrolling, maintaining security presence, and completing necessary paperwork. Candidates must hold a valid SIA licence and possess strong surveillance and reporting skills. This position offers long-term job security and flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• SIA licence required for application.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
• Experience in security or a related field appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Control access to entrances and ensure only authorized personnel are allowed to enter.
• Keep a log of all site activity.
• Complete all site security paperwork, including incident reports.
• Provide regular high profile external and internal patrols.
• Prevent incidents and damage by providing a visible presence.

Skills

Surveillance skills

Judgment

Objectivity

Dependability

Integrity

Safety management

Professionalism

Reporting skills

Communication

Basic IT skills

Education

Valid SIA licence

Job description

About the company

Seddon Agency is a nationwide recruitment company specialising in providing full time, part time, adhoc and temporary staff to companies around the UK. We supply staff across a variety of industries including construction, hospitality, corporate, public sector and more. Our deep understanding of the recruitment industry helps us provide the best staff for the most specific roles.

Brief job description

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

About the job

• Must be flexible for 12 hour shifts
• Immediate Start

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, including 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 required

• Surveillance skills
• Judgment
• Objectivity
• Dependability
• Integrity
• Safety management
• Professionalism
• Reporting skills
• Valid SIA licence (include in application)
• Communication
• Basic IT skills
• Experience

Personal qualities

• Reliable
• Friendly
• Smart in appearance
• Approachable

Future prospects

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