Security Guard

Seddon Agency Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide recruitment company is looking for Security Operatives to ensure the safety of client premises. Responsibilities include responding to incidents, conducting regular patrols, and completing security paperwork. The ideal candidate should have a valid SIA licence and strong surveillance skills. This role offers long-term job security along with benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA licence (include in application).
• Experience in a security role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents and carry out regular patrols.
• Secure premises and personnel by monitoring surveillance equipment.
• Complete all site security paperwork including incident reports and logs.

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 a multitude of 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.

Overview

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 ensure only authorised personnel are allowed to enter
• Keep a log of all site activity
• Complete all site security paperwork including incident reports, sign in/out sheets, patrol 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 experience

• 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.