Security Guard

Seddon Agency Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A security service provider in Exeter is looking for Security Operatives for flexible 12-hour shifts. Responsibilities include incident response, patrols, and maintaining security paperwork. Applicants must have a valid SIA licence and possess strong surveillance and reporting skills. The role promises long-term job security and a professional environment.

Benefits

Long-term job security

Qualifications

• Must have a valid SIA licence.
• Reliable and smart in appearance.
• Basic IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents and carry out regular patrols.
• Control access to entrances and ensure only authorized personnel are allowed.
• Complete all site security paperwork.

Skills

Surveillance Skills

Judgment

Objectivity

Dependability

Integrity

Safety Management

Professionalism

Reporting Skills

Valid SIA licence

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.

Skills/experience required

• 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.

Future prospects

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