Security Officer

4 weeks ago

Barrow, Cumbria, United Kingdom Securitas Security Services Full time
About the Role

As a Security Officer with Securitas Security Services, you will be at the forefront of providing professional security services for our defence sector client. Your duties will range from patrol to surveillance to bag checks to liaising with our client and more.

Reporting to the onsite Supervisor, you will be based on a large site where you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of security standards to the highest levels, being proactive in the undertaking of standard operating procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Reporting to the onsite Supervisor to ensure your duties are being carried out in accordance with site and business need
  • Playing a vital security role in protecting critical information and assets for our defence sector client
  • Protecting company assets of our client
  • Carrying out patrols across a large facility, walking perimeters both internally and externally
  • Remaining alert and vigilant to detect and deter any suspicious or threatening activity and retaining full control until the authorities arrive
  • Ensuring health and safety procedures are always followed
  • Recording and reporting all faults, health, and safety hazards
  • Operating radios and other physical security equipment used on site
  • Carrying out initial investigations and report both verbally and in writing on incidents, suspicious activities, objects, and vehicles
  • Retaining full control of any threatening behaviour until the arrival of the police or any other external agency

Please note, this role will cover a "3 on, 3 off" shift pattern covering both days and nights.

The Benefits

Securitas Security Services make sure that we reward you fairly for your duties as a Security Officer, and look after you as best we can with our generous benefits package. We understand that work/life balance is key to a happy and healthy life, and we try to strike that balance with a variety of benefits you can access from day 1. In addition to our competitive hourly pay rate for this role, we also offer:

  • Company pension, alongside independent pension advice and planning access
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Wellness advice and support, including financial, emotional, and physical schemes
  • Dental and physical health plans
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Car lease and new car purchasing schemes
  • Discounts on a wide array of well-known brands, covering online shopping, holidays, days out, and Arriva bus travel
  • Mortgage advice and access to payroll ISA's
Essential Skills

To become a Security Officer at Securitas Security Services, you will need to:

  • Hold a current, valid SIA licence or be willing to obtain one through Securitas
  • Due to National Security requirements of our client, you must have held British nationality for the last five years as a minimum
  • Provide valid proof of right to work in the UK and pass security clearance
  • Be able to work well individually and as part of a team
  • Be prepared to work outside in all 4 seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
  • Be able to communicate clearly in written and verbal formats
  • Be able to make timely and informed decisions which you can justify
  • Be reasonably fit, as walking and foot patrols are required
  • A flexible and responsive approach to balance changing needs, requirements, and urgencies
  • A commitment and understanding of delivering high levels of customer services

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