Security Guard

Seddon Agency Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide recruitment agency is seeking Security Operatives in Northampton. The role includes responding to incidents, conducting patrols, and ensuring the safety of premises. Applicants should have a valid SIA licence and possess strong surveillance skills. The position offers long-term job security and various benefits. Flexible 12 hour shifts are required.

Benefits

Long-term job security

Various benefits

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid SIA licence.
• Previous experience in a security role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents and carry out regular patrols.
• Control access to entrances and secure premises.
• Complete all security paperwork ensuring safety.

Skills

Surveillance Skills

Judgment

Dependability

Integrity

Safety Management

Professionalism

Reporting Skills

Communication

Basic IT skills

Experience

Job description

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.

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.

About the job

• 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/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.