Security Guard

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

Job summary

A nationwide recruitment company is looking for Security Operatives to join their team. This role involves responding to incidents, conducting regular patrols, controlling access, and completing necessary security paperwork. Ideal candidates will hold a valid SIA licence and exhibit strong surveillance skills, integrity, and dependability. This position offers long-term job security and various benefits, with flexible 12-hour shifts available. Join us for an immediate start in ensuring a safe environment for clients.

Benefits

Job security

Flexible shift patterns

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Valid SIA licence is required.
• A background in security or surveillance is preferred.
• Basic IT skills for reporting purposes.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents and complete all security paperwork.
• Control access and patrol the premises regularly.
• Monitor surveillance equipment and inspect access points.

Skills

Surveillance Skills Judgment

Objectivity

Dependability

Integrity

Safety Management

Professionalism

Reporting Skills

Communication

Basic IT skills

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
• 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.