Security Officer

First Response Group; Grantham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

First Response Group in the United Kingdom is seeking dedicated Security Officers to safeguard client premises and maintain a secure environment. You will patrol, monitor access, respond to alarms, and provide a professional presence that reassures visitors and staff.

FRG is a Living Wage Foundation recognised service provider with the Inclusive Employers Standard and is signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, offering 4 on 4 off days and nights and ongoing development in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Strong attention to detail and observational ability.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Reliable and trustworthy with a flexible approach to working hours.
• Ability to work days, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling & Monitoring: Conduct regular patrols to detect signs of intrusion, damage, or suspicious behaviour.
• Access Control: Monitor entrances and exits, check passes, and authorise visitors.
• Incident Response: Respond promptly to alarms, emergencies, and incidents, following established procedures.
• Customer Service: Provide a welcoming, professional presence and assist visitors, staff, and contractors as needed.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate logs and incident reports for handover and compliance purposes.
• Health & Safety: Observe and report any hazards, ensuring a safe environment at all times.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Flexible working hours

Education

5-year checkable work or education history

Job description

About The Role

Are you a dependable and professional individual looking to join a forward-thinking security company with a strong sense of community? At First Response Group (FRG), we are seeking Security Officers to help safeguard our clients' premises and maintain a secure environment. If you are looking for a role where your contribution truly matters and where you can develop your skills within a supportive team, FRG could be your next career move.

First Response Group is not just a workplace. It is a vibrant community where passion fuels our excellence, integrity guides our conduct, empowerment shapes our successes, and a sense of community binds us together.

First Response Group is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion across our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are a Living Wage Foundation Recognised Service Provider, accredited to the Inclusive Employers Standard, a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

4 on 4 off Days and Nights

Why FRG?

• Dynamic Environment: Join a team where your input is valued and you can make a real impact.
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing learning and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
• Industry Recognition: Work for an SIA approved contractor, ACS Pacesetter, and holder of four NSI Gold accreditations.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a workplace that values inclusion, happiness, and teamwork.

Job Description

• Patrolling & Monitoring: Conduct regular patrols to detect signs of intrusion, damage, or suspicious behaviour.
• Access Control: Monitor entrances and exits, check passes, and authorise visitors.
• Incident Response: Respond promptly to alarms, emergencies, and incidents, following established procedures.
• Customer Service: Provide a welcoming, professional presence and assist visitors, staff, and contractors as needed.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate logs and incident reports for handover and compliance purposes.
• Health & Safety: Observe and report any hazards, ensuring a safe environment at all times.

Essential Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and observational ability
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Reliable and trustworthy with a flexible approach to working hours
• Ability to work days, nights and weekends

Qualifications

• Valid SIA licence
• UK Driving Licence
• Hold Valid First Aid Certificate
• CSCS Card (desirable)
• 5-year checkable work or education history