Security Guard

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

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in the UK is seeking Security Operatives to ensure safety at client sites. Responsibilities include controlling access, conducting patrols, and completing all necessary security paperwork. Candidates are required to hold a valid SIA licence, possess strong communication skills, and have basic IT abilities. The role offers flexibility with 12-hour shifts and provides long-term job security along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid SIA licence as it is mandatory for the role.
• Good communication skills to interact with clients and team members.
• Basic IT skills to complete paperwork and log activities.
• Experience in a security role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Control access to entrances and allow only authorized personnel entry.
• Conduct regular patrols inside and outside of the premises.
• Complete all security paperwork including incident reports and logs.
• Prevent incidents through a visible security presence.

Skills

Valid SIA licence

Communication

Basic IT skills

Surveillance Skills

Judgment

Objectivity

Dependability

Integrity

Safety Management

Professionalism

Reporting Skills

Experience

Job description

Overview

Seddon Agency is a nationwide recruitment company specialising in providing full time, part time, ad hoc and temporary staff to companies around the UK. We provide staff to a variety of industries including construction, hospitality, corporate, public-sector jobs and many more. Our aim is to provide 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, maintain a security presence and complete all security paperwork to ensure 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
• Experience

Personal qualities

• Reliable
• Friendly
• Smart in appearance
• Approachable

Future prospects

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