Security Officer

Staffline; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security recruitment service is seeking a Security Officer for a prestigious contract in Gateshead. The role involves customer service and site monitoring, requiring a valid SIA license and a flexible schedule. Benefits include training, holiday pay, and progression opportunities. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and previous security experience.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid holiday

Workplace pension scheme

Life assurance benefit

Free uniform provided

Employment discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor License.
• Over 1 year experience in Security required.
• Professional communication in English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service as a visible security presence.
• Conduct comprehensive patrols and manage incident reporting.
• Perform reception duties and handle administrative tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CCTV systems

Access Control

Professional communication

Education

SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor License

Job description

Allied Universal are now recruiting for an exciting and challenging security officer position for a prestigious corporate contract in Gateshead. This opportunity is to work with a leading global payment processing provider which will allow you growth and development in your Security career.

The successful candidate must hold a valid SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor License and have over 1 year experience in Security.

The successful candidate will need to pass the client background screening which will require a 10-year checkable employment and educational history so you may be asked questions based on this.

Contract Information

• Pay Rate: £12.72 per hour
• Hours per week: 0 hours a week. You must be fully flexible to cover any day of the week Mon-Sunday, including days/nights and weekends.
• Shift Pattern(s): 07:00 to 16:00, Days - 06.30 to 18:30 & Nights - 18:30 to 06:30
• SIA Licenses: Door Supervisor and Security Guarding

Your Time at Work

• Reception duties
• To always provide a Professional Security Provision
• Provide excellent customer service and to meet and greet staff and visitors into reception.
• Review and manage all visitors and guests who attend site and ensure their experience is always a pleasure.
• Conduct comprehensive patrols and be a visible presence around the site.
• Ability to deal with situations and incidents in a calm, confident and professional manner.
• Ensure you are aware of current AI.s, SOP's and H&S documentation in line with Client and AUS
• Confidently elevate and relay any emergencies and Incidents to line manager.
• Competent at completing accurate reports of any incidents/incidents in line with SOP
• To form strong relationships with onsite Facilities Team on site
• Various Admin tasks at the direction of the site supervisor
• Conducting site patrols and reporting any H&S issues found to the GSOC.

Our Perfect Worker

• Knowledge of Programs: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Windows, Outlook
• Working knowledge of Access Control and CCTV systems
• Professional communication and high level of written and spoken English
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Pride in your personal appearance and hygiene
• To have integrity and respect for colleagues
• Exceptional time keeping and personal organisation for arriving ready for work.
• Ability to provide 1st class quality customer service.

Key Information and Benefits

• Earn £12.72 per hour
• Full training provided
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these days 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 uniform provided

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About Staffline

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