Security Guard

Seddon Agency Limited; Inverness; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide recruitment agency is hiring for a security role in Inverness. The position involves controlling site access, providing patrols, and completing security documentation. Ideal applicants must hold a valid SIA licence and demonstrate strong dependability and surveillance skills. Long-term job security and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Long term job security

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid SIA licence.
• Strong surveillance skills and dependability are crucial.
• Basic IT skills related to reporting.

Responsibilities

• Control access to entrances ensuring authorized entry.
• Complete site security paperwork and incident reports.
• Provide regular patrols and secure premises.

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 around the UK. We provide staff to a variety of companies across industries such as construction, hospitality, corporate, public sector and more. Our deep understanding of the recruitment industry helps us provide the best staff for specific roles.

Responsibilities

• 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 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; 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 and 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.