Security Officer - Birmingham, B3

Ward Security Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward Security Limited is seeking a dedicated Security Officer for their Birmingham location. The role involves maintaining security through monitoring and patrolling, with a shift pattern that includes both day and night shifts. Benefits include SIA Licensing support, a company pension scheme, and opportunities for development within the company.

Benefits

Financial support for SIA Licensing and renewal

Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

Company Pension scheme

Life Assurance benefits

Progression, training, and development opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Discounts at major retailers and travel suppliers

Restaurant and Supermarket vouchers

Cinema tickets

Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in security required.
• SIA Licence necessary, CCTV Licence preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and patrol assigned areas to maintain safety.
• Respond to incidents and provide assistance.
• Log occurrences and produce incident reports.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Professional Demeanour

Positive Mindset

Incident Response

Education

SIA Licence

CCTV Licence

Job description

Do you have previous security experience and excellent communication skills? Do you provide exceptional customer service and maintain a professional demeanour at all times? Can you keep a positive mindset with any challenge that comes your way?

We are currently seeking a dedicated and reliable Security Officer to join our team. As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our clients and employees. Your primary role will be to monitor and patrol assigned areas, respond to incidents, and ensure the overall security of the premises.

Role: Security Officer
Pay Rate: £14.00 p/h
Shift Pattern: 6 months Mon-Fri 0800-1600. After 6 months - 4 on 4 off 12 hr shift days and nights
Location: Birmingham, B3

Benefits include:

• Financial support for SIA Licensing and renewal
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Company Pension scheme
• Life Assurance benefits
• Progression, training, and development opportunities

Additional benefits we offer via our ReWard membership:

• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts at major retailers and travel suppliers
• Restaurant and Supermarket vouchers
• Cinema tickets
• Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme

Security Officer Responsibilities

• To offer advice / assistance staff and visitors
• Protect the premises, property and personnel from theft, damage and violence
• Patrol the site and buildings to prevent fire, flood, theft and damage
• Search premises and people as instructed
• Provide access to cleaners and maintenance staff as instructed
• Provide staff to assist, as directed, in support of programmes, corporate events and functions
• Checking and validating all staff, visitors and contractors passes
• Issue and log keys; ensure their security and safe return after use
• Operating, monitoring and responding to installed security and safety systems including CCTV, access control, intruder and fire alarms
• Maintaining a log of occurrences
• Production of incident reports
• Direct and assist visitors
• Locking and unlocking of offices as necessary
• Checking of firefighting equipment
• Monitoring and overseeing the effective performance of security equipment
• Comply with and operate site security instructions and policies
• Comply with and operate site emergency and Health & Safety procedures; respond as necessary to emergencies, including assistance to the emergency services in the event of fire/bomb threats

Experience Required:

• Security: 1 year

Licence/Certification Required:

• SIA Licence (DS or SG)
• CCTV Licence (preferred, not essential)

Who We Are:
Ward Security provides security services solutions to a range of UK businesses. Security services include: CCTV security systems, property management, guard dog security, key holding services, security guard patrol services, response alarm systems and more. With over 1500+ of our amazing people operating nationally.

We seek the best talent to uphold our vision “ We look after our people; our people look after our clients. We aim to retain and attract the very best of both ”.

Why Work For Us?
Apart from joining our friendly team we offer Uniform, SIA Licensing savings scheme, Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice scheme, Pension and Life Assurance benefits.

We strongly believe in growing our own talent, and we provide opportunities through our in-house Training Academy, our Leadership Development Programme, online eLearning and development programmes for a career path.

To support the wellbeing of our people we have an in-house Mental Health Team, Wellbeing Platform, an inclusive culture recognised in our Diversity Champion & International Inclusion Awards. We uphold our wellbeing as a MIND Workplace Wellbeing Silver Award holder. We offer Reward membership to all employees, which includes retail discounts, cinema tickets, gym membership, 24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme, and many other fantastic benefits.

At Ward Security, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to create an environment that promotes fairness, respect, and collaboration. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals based on their qualifications, skills, and abilities. We embrace the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our team members, recognising that diversity enriches our organisation and contributes to our success.