Security Guard

Seddon Agency Limited; Perth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for Security Operatives to ensure safety and security at client premises across Scotland. Responsibilities include responding to incidents, performing patrols, and maintaining security logs. Candidates must have a valid SIA licence and demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and good communication skills. This position offers long-term security and additional benefits.

Benefits

Long term job security

Qualifications

• Must be flexible for 12 hour shifts.
• Experience in a security role is required.
• Ability to complete site security paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents and carry out regular patrols.
• Control access to entrances for authorized personnel.
• Complete reports and logs for security activities.

Skills

Surveillance Skills

Judgment

Dependability

Integrity

Professionalism

Reporting Skills

Communication

Basic IT skills

Education

Valid SIA licence

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.

About the job

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.
• To 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.