Security Guard

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Glasgow seeks Security Operatives to ensure safety through regular patrols and incident responses. Applicants must have a valid SIA licence and demonstrate strong judgment, reliability, and effective communication. The role offers long-term job security with many benefits, including a flexible 12-hour shift pattern to accommodate various schedules.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents and carry out regular patrols.
• Control access to entrances and ensure only authorised personnel enter.
• Keep a log of all site activity.
• Complete all site security paperwork.
• Provide regular high profile external and internal patrols.

Skills

Surveillance Skills

Judgment

Objectivity

Dependability

Integrity

Safety Management

Professionalism

Reporting Skills

Communication

Basic IT skills

Education

Valid SIA licence

Job description

Overview

About the company: Seddon Agency is 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 in multiple industries including construction, hospitality, corporate, public sector jobs and more. Our deep understanding of the recruitment industry helps us provide the best staff for specific roles.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 including incident report, 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, and 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.