Security Guard

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

Job summary

A nationwide recruitment company is seeking a Security Officer for flexible 12-hour shifts in Lancaster. Responsibilities include controlling access, completing security paperwork, and providing regular patrols. Candidates must have a valid SIA licence and good communication skills. This role offers long-term job security and benefits.

Benefits

Long-term job security

Various benefits

Qualifications

• Must have a valid SIA licence.
• Experience in security or related fields is preferred.
• Must possess good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Control access to entrances and ensure authorized personnel are allowed to enter.
• Complete site security paperwork including incident reports and logs.
• Provide regular high-profile patrols.

Skills

Surveillance skills

Judgment

Dependability

Integrity

Safety management

Reporting skills

Valid SIA licence

Communication

Basic IT skills

Experience

Job description

Overview

About the company: 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 industries including construction, hospitality, corporate, public sector, and more. We aim to provide staff for the most specific roles by combining industry knowledge with recruitment expertise.

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 including incident reports, 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 maintaining a visible 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.