Security Guard

Seddon Agency Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide recruitment agency is seeking Security Operatives in Wakefield. Responsibilities include regular patrols, incident response, and ensuring only authorized personnel access the premises. Candidates must possess a valid SIA licence and demonstrate strong surveillance and reporting skills. The role offers long-term job security with additional benefits.

Benefits

Long-term job security

Flexible shifts

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid SIA licence required.
• Experience in a security role is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents and carry out regular patrols.
• Control access to entrances and monitor site activity.
• Complete all security paperwork accurately.

Skills

Surveillance Skills

Judgment

Objectivity

Dependability

Integrity

Safety Management

Professionalism

Reporting Skills

Communication

Basic IT skills

Experience

Job description

About the company

Seddon Agency is 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 including construction, hospitality, corporate, public-sector jobs and many more. Our deep understanding of the recruitment industry helps us provide only the best staff for the most specific of jobs.

About the job

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

• 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.
• 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 / experience / 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.