Security Guard

Seddon Agency Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide recruitment company is seeking Security Operatives to ensure the safety of client premises. Responsibilities include responding to incidents, conducting patrols, and completing necessary security paperwork. Candidates must possess a valid SIA licence and have strong surveillance skills. The role offers long-term job security and immediate start opportunities.

Benefits

Long-term job security

Various benefits

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid SIA licence.
• Experience in surveillance or security roles preferred.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents and complete security paperwork.
• Control access to entrances and monitor site activity.
• Conduct regular patrols internally and externally.

Skills

Surveillance Skills

Judgment

Objectivity

Dependability

Integrity

Safety Management

Professionalism

Reporting Skills

Communication

Basic IT skills

Job description

Overview

About the company: 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 across multiple industries including 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.

Overview – brief job description

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 ensuring the safety of the client’s premises.

About the job

• Must be flexible for 12 hour shifts
• Immediate Start
• 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 report, sign in/out sheets, patrols 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.