Security Officer - Tidworth

Venturesec; Andover; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Venturesec is seeking a professional SIA Security Officer for a government contract in Tidworth. The role involves covering concierge duties, conducting patrols, monitoring surveillance systems, and responding to incidents including medical emergencies.

The ideal candidate will possess a valid SIA licence and demonstrate strong observational and communication skills. This role requires a commitment to excellent customer service and the ability to produce clear reports.

Interested applicants should send their CV and covering letter to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Valid SIA licence: Security Guarding (SG), Door Supervision (DS) or Close Protection (CP).
• Strong observational skills to recognise suspicious activity.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physically fit and capable of regular patrols.
• Confident in communicating with a wide range of people.

Responsibilities

• Cover concierge and front-of-house duties including fire watch.
• Conduct regular patrols to deter unauthorized access.
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms.
• Maintain logs of activities and incidents.
• Enforce access control procedures.

Skills

Observational skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Independence

Report writing

Physical fitness

Computer literacy

Job description

We are looking for a professional SIA Security Officer to join our team on a government contract in Tidworth.

Duties

• Covering concierge and front-of-house reception duties including fire watch duties.
• Conduct regular patrols of the premises to deter unauthorised access and identify potential security risks.
• Monitor surveillance equipment such as CCTV systems to observe activity.
• Respond swiftly to alarms or incidents, including medical emergencies, by providing first aid if required.
• Maintain detailed logs of daily activities, incidents, and security breaches for reporting purposes.
• Enforce access control procedures by checking identification and issuing visitor passes.

Candidate Requirements

• Valid SIA licence: Security Guarding (SG), Door Supervision (DS) or Close Protection (CP)
• Strong observational skills with the ability to recognise suspicious activity promptly.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to remain professional in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while adhering to organisational policies.
• Professional, reliable and well-presented.
• Able to produce clear and accurate written reports.
• Physically fit and capable of carrying out regular patrols.
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• Confident communicating with a wide range of people.
• Computer literate with a good telephone manner.

Selection Process

Security officers at this site must be either already Security Cleared (SC) or willing to undergo the SC clearance process, as well as have a valid SIA licence, either Door Supervision (DS) or Close Protection (CP).

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV and covering letter to us at: [e-mail].