Security Guard

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

Job summary

A nationwide recruitment company is looking for Security Operatives to respond to incidents and maintain a secure environment. This role requires flexibility for 12-hour shifts and a valid SIA licence. Responsibilities include conducting patrols, managing access, completing security paperwork, and providing a visible presence to prevent incidents. Long-term job security and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid SIA licence.
• Proven surveillance skills and judgment required.
• Reliable and professional demeanor necessary.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents and carry out regular patrols.
• Control access and ensure only authorised personnel enter.
• Complete all site security paperwork including incident reports.
• Provide regular high profile external and internal patrols.
• Monitor surveillance equipment and inspect premises.

Skills

Surveillance Skills

Judgment

Objectivity

Dependability

Integrity

Safety Management

Professionalism

Reporting Skills

Communication

Basic IT skills

Education

Valid SIA licence

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.