Security Officer – Warton & Salmesbury (Driving Required)

Securitas UK; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay £14.56 per hour

42-hour week

Full training and uniform provided

Career growth opportunities

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Securitas UK is seeking a Security Officer to cover Warton & Salmesbury. The role involves patrols, access control, CCTV monitoring, and incident response to keep staff, visitors and assets safe. A high level of fitness and ability to walk is required, with shifts across days, nights, and weekends.

You must hold a valid SIA licence, be a driver with your own vehicle, and have a clean 5-year work history. The position offers training, a uniform, and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Licence (essential).
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Must be a driver with access to your own vehicle.
• Must be a British national by birth or have held a British passport for a minimum of 5 years.
• Must have a 5-year checkable work history.
• Must be able to obtain SC clearance.
• Must be physically fit due to significant walking required throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Patrols: Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols across the Warton and Salmesbury sites to ensure security.
• Access Control: Manage entry points by checking IDs, issuing visitor passes, and enforcing site access procedures.
• Surveillance: Monitor CCTV feeds, identifying suspicious activity, and responding swiftly to any incidents.
• Incident Response: Quickly and effectively respond to security incidents, emergencies, and alarm activations.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate and detailed records of incidents, breaches, and unusual activities, ensuring reports are completed in a timely and professional manner.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures, creating a safe and secure environment for all staff and visitors.
• Equipment Checks: Regularly inspect security equipment, such as alarm systems and CCTV, to ensure they are functioning properly.
• Driving: You will need to have access to your own vehicle to travel between Warton and Salmesbury sites efficiently.
• Customer Service: Maintain a high level of customer service while ensuring security procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

SIA Licence

Customer-focused

Communication skills

Job description

Securitas UK is seeking a Security Officer to cover Warton & Salmesbury. The role involves patrols, access control, CCTV monitoring, and incident response to keep staff, visitors and assets safe. A high level of fitness and ability to walk is required, with shifts across days, nights, and weekends.

You must hold a valid SIA licence, be a driver with your own vehicle, and have a clean 5-year work history. The position offers training, a uniform, and opportunities for progression.