Security Guard

Seddon Agency Limited; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking Security Operatives in Lichfield to ensure safety through regular patrols, incident response, and thorough documentation. Applicants should have a valid SIA licence and experience in security operations is preferred. This role offers flexibility with 12-hour shifts and long-term job security.

Benefits

Long term job security

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Valid SIA licence required.
• Experience in security operations preferred.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents and carry out regular patrols.
• Complete all security paperwork to ensure client safety.
• Control access and log site activities.

Skills

Surveillance Skills

Judgment

Objectivity

Dependability

Integrity

Safety Management

Professionalism

Reporting Skills

Communication

Basic IT skills

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 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.

Role summary

Brief 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, 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.
• 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 and experience

• 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.