Security Officer

ICTS (UK) Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider is seeking a Security Officer for a prestigious contract in Northampton. The role involves maintaining high professional standards, responding to security incidents, and ensuring the safety of the site. Candidates should have previous security experience, strong communication skills, and an SIA Licence. The position requires flexible shift patterns including nights and days, and attendance at emergencies. This job is perfect for individuals looking to grow in a structured security environment.

Qualifications

• Previous security experience would be an advantage.
• Successful applicants are required to provide full five-year vetting history.
• SIA Licence is ESSENTIAL – Door Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular liaison with supervisors and duty managers.
• Respond and report on all security incidents.
• Attend and manage emergencies including fire evacuation and first aid.
• Comprehensive report writing in relation to incidents.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Flexible team member

Clear and confident communicator

Customer care experience

High standard of personal appearance

Security experience

Job description

Overview

Established in 1987, ICTS UK specialises in the provision of integrated security and customer services within the most demanding environments. ICTS works with a wide variety of organisation types including major public attractions, leisure, financial retail, public sector, transport and government bodies. ICTS aims to identify the most promising individuals and provide the resources and opportunities needed to maximise potential, with management teams demonstrating commitment to ICTS goals and operating philosophy.

We are currently recruiting for a Security Officer to work on one of our prestigious contracts located in Northampton. Shifts: 4 on 4 off, or as operationally required days and nights 12 hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular liaison with the supervisors and duty managers
• Respond and report on all security incidents
• Attend and manage emergencies, including fire evacuation, first aid, conflict management and physical intervention
• Carry out investigation independently
• Comprehensive report writing in relation to incidents including witness statements and incident reports
• Escalation of incidents to ICTS management
• Ensure standing orders are read, understood and signed
• Recommend to Operations Manager any changes required to standing orders
• Ensure all security documentation are completed correctly
• Ensure all security areas are kept clean and tidy
• Report loss/damage of security equipment
• Maintenance of Client, ICTS, and quality control Standards and Company Procedures
• Maintain the required professional standards of operation, in accordance with Company requirements
• To act within the authorities set out by Managers and the company’s Assignment working procedures
• To carry out any other duties as directed by Supervisor or Managers
• Promote ICTS (UK) & Ireland Ltd positively

Skills & Experience

• Good organisational skills
• Previous security experience would be an advantage
• Flexible team member with ability to communicate with the client, managers and colleagues
• Successful applicants are required to provide full five-year vetting history
• Clear and confident communicator
• Customer care experience
• High standard of personal appearance
• Security experience
• Applicants must be in possession of a valid Passport with any Right to Work documents or photographic Driving Licence plus counterpart
• Full National Insurance Number
• Proof of address i.e. recent utility bill
• SIA Licence is ESSENTIAL – Door Supervisor