Security Guard

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

Job summary

A nationwide recruitment company is looking for Security Operatives in Preston to ensure safety by conducting patrols, managing access, and completing necessary paperwork. Candidates must hold a valid SIA licence and possess skills in surveillance, communication, and professionalism. This role involves providing a visible presence on-site to prevent incidents and ensure security for the client's premises.

Qualifications

• Reliability and professionalism are essential.
• Basic IT skills are required for paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Control access to entrances and ensure authorized personnel only.
• Complete all site security paperwork, including incident reports.
• Conduct regular external and internal patrols.

Skills

Surveillance Skills

Judgment

Dependability

Integrity

Communication

Basic IT skills

Education

Valid SIA licence

Job description

Overview

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

• 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; 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.

Qualifications

• Surveillance Skills, Judgment, Objectivity, Dependability, Integrity, Safety Management, Professionalism, Reporting Skills.
• Valid SIA licence (include in application).
• Communication, Basic IT skills.

Experience

Experience (not specified in the original description).

Personal qualities

• Reliable.
• Friendly.
• Smart in appearance.
• Approachable.

About us

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.