Security Guard

Seddon Agency Limited; Ely; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide security recruitment agency is seeking Security Operatives to respond to incidents and ensure the safety of clients' premises through regular patrols and paperwork. Candidates must hold a valid SIA licence and possess strong communication and IT skills. This role entails flexibility for 12-hour shifts and maintaining a professional and reliable presence on site.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA licence required for application.
• Experience in security roles is advantageous.
• Reliable, friendly, and smart appearance necessary.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents and carry out regular patrols.
• Complete site security paperwork and maintain logs.
• Secure premises by monitoring access and patrolling.

Skills

Communication

Basic IT skills

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Be flexible for 12 hour shifts.
• 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, 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.
• Surveillance Skills: Judgment, Objectivity, Dependability, Integrity, Safety Management, Professionalism, and Reporting Skills.
• Valid SIA licence (include in application); communication; basic IT skills.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA licence (include in application)
• Communication, Basic IT skills.
• Experience

Personal Qualities

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

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.