Security Guard

Seddon Agency Limited; Rochester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide recruitment company is seeking a Security Guard to control access, patrol premises, and maintain site security. Candidates must possess a valid SIA license and demonstrate strong surveillance and communication skills. This role provides long-term job security and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Job security

Multiple benefits

Qualifications

• Must have a valid SIA license.
• Experience in security-related roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control access to entrances and monitor site activity.
• Provide high profile internal and external patrols.
• Complete security paperwork and incident reports.

Skills

Surveillance skills

Judgment

Dependability

Reporting skills

Communication

Education

Valid SIA licence

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 across multiple 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 to include incident report, sign in/out sheets, patrols 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

Personal qualities

• Reliable
• Friendly
• Smart in appearance
• Approachable

Future prospects

The role offers long term job security as well as many other benefits.