Security Guard

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking Security Operatives in Scotland. The role involves responding to incidents, conducting patrols, and ensuring the safety of client premises. Candidates must have a valid SIA licence and flexibility for 12-hour shifts. Long-term job security and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Long-term job security

Various benefits

Qualifications

• Must have a valid SIA licence.
• Effective communication and basic IT skills required.
• Proficiency in surveillance and safety management.

Responsibilities

• Control access to entrances and ensure authorized personnel.
• Complete all site security paperwork and logs.
• Conduct regular high-profile patrols.
• Monitor surveillance equipment and inspect premises.
• Report incidents to the authorities.

Skills

Communication

Basic IT skills

Surveillance skills

Judgment

Objectivity

Dependability

Integrity

Safety management

Professionalism

Reporting skills

Education

Valid SIA licence

Job description

Overview

About the company: 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 many 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

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 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.

Skills and qualifications

• Valid SIA licence (include in application).
• Communication, Basic IT skills.
• Surveillance skills, judgment, objectivity, dependability, integrity, safety management, professionalism, reporting skills.

Personal qualities

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

Future prospects

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