Security Officer

Staffline; East Knighton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

SIA licence support

Healthcare

Eyecare vouchers

Employee discounts

Training & development

Refer a friend

Free parking

Uniform provided

Job summary

Staffline, in partnership with G4S, is recruiting for a Security Officer at a site in Winfrith, Dorchester. The role is 42 hours per week with a pay rate of £14.88 per hour. It requires passing vetting checks, holding a full UK driving licence with own transport, and being over 18.

SIA licence is preferred but training can be provided. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare, eyecare, and employee discounts, along with training and progression

Qualifications

• Must be aged 18 or over.
• Full UK manual driving licence and own transport.
• Willingness to undergo vetting checks.
• SIA licence preferred but training provided.
• Immediate start after vetting.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet staff and visitors, ensure security protocols are followed.
• Conduct searches where required.
• Patrol the premises.
• Deal with security incidents and write incident reports.
• Carry out gatehouse and reception duties.

Skills

Confident communicator

Team player

IT literacy

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Security Officer to join the G4S team, working for a well-known site in Winfrith, Dorchester!

Contract Information:

• Pay Rate: £14.88 per hour
• Hours: 42 hours per week
• Shift Pattern: 2 x 12 hour days followed by 2 x 12 hour nights, followed by 4 off.
• SIA Licence: SIA Licence is preferred, but not essential, as SIA training can be arranged for the right candidate.

Applicants will need to hold a full UK manual Driving Licence and have their own transport to be considered for this role.

Immediate start available once the required levels of vetting have been completed.

There is a requirement to pass multiple vetting checks for this role before you can start, this process can take several weeks. You need to be mindful of this requirement when you apply.

**Please note you must be over the age of 18 to apply for this role**

Your Time at Work

As a Security Officer, you are more than a Security Guard. You'll ensure the safety of our customers, staff, their buildings and assets, whilst providing excellent customer service with a smile. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service in a safe and secure environment. Duties include:

• Meeting and greeting staff and visitors and ensuring they adhere to the required security protocols
• Conducting searches where required
• Patrolling the premises
• Dealing with security incidents
• Incident report writing
• Gatehouse Duties
• Reception Duties

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect worker will need to be aged 18 or over and a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to provide a friendly and professional service at all times. Good IT knowledge is also key.

It would be a benefit to have some security experience and your SIA licence, however it's not essential, as we provide full SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence training.

Key Information and Benefits

• 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life assurance benefit
• Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal
• Contributory Healthcare Scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Employee Discount Schemes
• Progression, training & development opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free parking in most locations
• Free uniform provided

Job Ref: 1G4S (G275)

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About Staffline

Staffline are working in Partnership with G4S, providing a recruitment solution for security roles.