Security Guard

Seddon Agency Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide recruitment agency is seeking Security Operatives in Colchester. This role involves responding to incidents, performing regular patrols, and maintaining security records. Ideal candidates must hold a valid SIA licence, demonstrate reliability and professionalism, and be prepared for flexible 12-hour shifts. Comprehensive security training is provided, and an immediate start is available.

Benefits

Immediate Start

Flexible shifts

Comprehensive training provided

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid SIA licence.
• Reliable, friendly, and smart in appearance.
• Ability to carry out surveillance and security duties.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents and carry out regular patrols.
• Control access and ensure only authorized personnel enter.
• Complete all site security paperwork and logs.
• Prevent incidents by providing a visual presence.
• Inspect premises for security and safety.

Skills

Surveillance Skills

Judgment

Dependability

Integrity

Safety Management

Professionalism

Reporting Skills

Communication

Basic IT skills

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, always provide a security presence and complete all security paperwork ensuring the safety of the client's premises.

Responsibilities

• Must be flexible for 12 hour shifts
• Immediate Start
• Control access to entrances and ensuring only authorised personnel are allowed to enter.
• Keep a log of all site activity.
• Complete all site security paperwork to include incident report, sign in/out sheets, patrols logs, daily logs and handover sheets.
• To provide regular high profile external and internal patrols.
• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
• Prevents 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.

Qualifications / Skills

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

Personal qualities

• Reliable.
• Friendly.
• Smart in appearance.
• Approachable.

About Seddon Agency

We are Seddon Agency, a nationwide recruitment company specialising in providing full time, part time, adhoc and temporary staff to companies all around the UK. We provide staff to a variety of companies stretching across a multitude of different industries such as construction, hospitality, corporate, public-sector jobs and many more. Our deep understanding of the recruitment industry assists us in providing only the best staff for the most specific of jobs.