Security Officer - Kendal

Northern Security Ltd; Kendal; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

5.6 weeks holiday

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Overtime available

Job summary

Northern Security Ltd in Kendal/Ambleside is looking for a Security Officer to provide a professional security presence on campus, assist with classroom setups and respond to fire alarms.

You must be able to work independently, be flexible for days, nights and weekends, and hold a valid UK driving licence due to occasional onsite vehicle use.

First Aid trained, smart and presentable, punctual and reliable, with a clean 5-year history for BS7858 vetting, will help you succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• First Aid trained.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Student Support.
• Providing assistance to Campus in regards to class room set ups.
• Responding to Fire Alarm activations.
• 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.
• Concierge duties.

Skills

First Aid

Smart appearance

Polite and approachable

Decision making

Vigilant

Punctual

Flexible shifts

BS7858 vetting

Job description

£13.45 per hour (Days, Nights and Weekends)

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

Due to the location of site, and the need to occasionally use an onsite vehicle, applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence.

Job Description

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Student Support
• Providing assistance to Campus in regards to class room set ups
• Responding to Fire Alarm activations
• 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
• Concierge duties

Applicants must be:

• First Aid trained
• 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

Benefits of the Role:

• Full training will be provided
• 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata for part time hours)
• Company contributory pension scheme available
• Full uniform provided
• Regular and reliable shift patterns, with guaranteed hours provided in advance and optional overtime available if desired.
• Long Service award scheme

We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment and in which all decisions are based on merit.