Security Officer

Northern Security Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday pro rata

Company pension

Uniform provided

Double time on bank holidays

Job summary

Northern Security Ltd is seeking a Security Officer based in the Carlisle area. The role requires the ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure, with a flexible attitude to shift work.

You will provide an onsite security presence and deter crime while protecting customers, staff and property across the site. Responsibilities include patrols, opening/locking up, and responding to alarm activations.

Qualifications

• Smart and presentable.
• Polite and approachable.
• Professional with independent decision‑making.
• Vigilant to anything out of the ordinary.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Flexible for shift work.
• Must provide 5‑year checkable history for BS7858 vetting.
• Full training provided.
• 28 days holiday pro rata for part time hours.
• Company contributory pension scheme available.
• Full uniform provided.
• Double time on bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Providing an onsite professional security presence.
• Providing a deterrent to criminal activity, theft and antisocial behaviour.
• Provide protection for customers, property and staff.
• Internal and external site patrols.
• Open up and lock ups on site.
• Attending to alarm activations.

Skills

Professional

Decision making

Punctuality

Vigilance

Flexible shifts

BS7858 vetting

Job description

We currently have a vacancy for a Security Officer based in and around the Carlisle area. Having the ability to work independently and well under pressure, a flexible attitude to shift work is something we value highly.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing an onsite professional security presence
• Providing a deterrent to criminal activity, theft and antisocial behaviour
• Provide protection for customers, property and staff
• Internal and external site patrols
• Open up and lock ups on site
• Attending to alarm activations

Requirements & Qualifications

• Smart and presentable
• Polite and approachable
• Professional and able to make decisions on their own accord
• Vigilant for anything out of the ordinary
• Punctual & reliable
• Be flexible for work shifts
• Be able to provide 5 year checkable history to complete BS7858 vetting and screening
• Full training will be provided
• 28 days holiday (pro rata for part time hours)
• Company contributory pension scheme available
• Full uniform provided
• Double time on bank holidays

Our Commitment To You

We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make the best use of their skills. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination or harassment, where all career decisions are based purely on merit.