Security Officer: Flexible Patrols, Calm, Customer-Focused

OCS; Uppingham; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

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Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is recruiting a Security Officer to protect client sites and assets across a designated area. You will deliver a professional security service, patrol premises, manage access, respond to incidents, and maintain excellent customer service.

The role requires a valid SIA licence, UK work rights, and the ability to handle incidents calmly under pressure while remaining flexible to cover different sites and shifts.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK and ability to pass BS7858 vetting.
• Valid SIA Licence is essential.
• Strong observational skills to identify risks and incidents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure.
• Professional, reliable and customer-focused approach.
• Good fitness and mobility to undertake patrols and respond to incidents.
• Flexibility to work across different locations and shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular patrols of assigned premises to prevent unauthorised access or security breaches.
• Monitor and control site access, allowing entry only to authorised persons.
• Respond promptly to alarms, emergencies and security incidents.
• Complete detailed incident reports and records as required.
• Maintain a visible, professional security presence to deter activity.
• Operate and monitor CCTV and other security systems where applicable.
• Deliver excellent customer service while enforcing site policies.
• Liaise with clients, visitors, emergency services and other stakeholders.

Skills

SIA Licence

Right to Work in UK

Observational Skills

Written & Verbal Communication

Calm Under Pressure

Professional & Customer-focused

Fitness & Mobility

Flexibility Across Locations & Shifts

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is recruiting a Security Officer to protect client sites and assets across a designated area. You will deliver a professional security service, patrol premises, manage access, respond to incidents, and maintain excellent customer service.

The role requires a valid SIA licence, UK work rights, and the ability to handle incidents calmly under pressure while remaining flexible to cover different sites and shifts.