Security Officer

Guarding UK; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ride to Work Scheme

20 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Credit Union

Long Service Rewards

Employee of the Month/Year

Job summary

Guarding UK is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to join a small, friendly shopping centre security team. You will patrol the centre, engage with the public, businesses, contractors and visitors, and uphold site health and safety. Training will cover emergency preparedness and incident response.

A positive attitude and calm demeanor are essential. Applicants must hold SIA and CCTV licences, have the right to work in the UK, and be proficient in English.

Qualifications

• SIA and CCTV licences are required.
• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Good level of spoken and written English is required.
• Basic report writing and IT skills are required.
• Demonstrable experience dealing with difficult people and finding solutions is required.
• Drive and self-motivation is essential.
• Keen eye for detail and awareness of security risks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the shopping centre and interact with members of the public, businesses within the centre, contractors and visitors.
• Take responsibility for health and safety at the site and follow emergency procedures.
• Remain calm and diligent during incidents and report findings using daily documentation.

Skills

SIA licence

CCTV licence

Right to work in the UK

English proficiency

Report writing

IT skills

Dealing with difficult people

Drive and self-motivation

Attention to detail

Security awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join the frontline of safety! Become a Security Officer and safeguard what matters most.

We are GUK, and together we are proud to be at the forefront of protection management across multiple sectors. We offer the ultimate in business security solutionsand deliver the highest quality of professional service. We havebeen assessed as being in the top 1% of companies providing manned guarding services in the UK.

Our small friendly shopping centre security team has a full-time vacancy. You will be required to patrol the shopping centre and interact with members of the public, businesses within the centre and all contractors and visitors to the site. You will be responsible for the health and safety for all at the site and will be trained in emergency preparedness. You should have a positive attitude and be able to remain calm and diligent during any incidents that may occur on site.

To apply for this role, you must have an in-date SIA and CCTV licences. You will also need to have experience of using Microsoft packages to complete necessary daily documentation and reporting as part of your role.

Requirements

• SIA and CCTV licences
• Right to work in the UK
• A good level of spoken and written English
• Basic report writing and IT skills
• Demonstrable experience of dealing with difficult people and finding solutions
• Drive and self-motivation
• Keen eye for detail and awareness of security risks

Employee Benefits

• Ride to Work Scheme
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Credit Union
• Long Service Rewards
• Employee of the Month/Year

We are an equal opportunities employer; we encourage applications from a diverse range of individuals. We believe that a diverse talented workforce nurtures excellence and makes us a great place to work, where individuality and inclusivity are celebrated.