Sia Licensed Event Security Officer

Are you an Event Security Officer based around the Southampton area?

Perfect - keep reading Code 9 Security is seeking **SIA Licensed Event Security Officers** to join our incredible team. If you're ready to deliver excellent customer service, keep people safe and contribute to awesome events, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

As an Event Security Officer, you'll be the face of our company, providing outstanding customer service. From warmly greeting guests to responding to emergencies, your role will be essential in ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Don't worry if you lack previous experience - we'll provide comprehensive training and support.

We understand the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Our shifts are designed to accommodate your other responsibilities, and we believe in creating an enjoyable work environment. With the chance to work with fantastic clients, you'll find excitement in every assignment.

As each event differs in terms of timing and requirements, our scheduling software provides complete visibility, keeping you informed about the location, event type, and responsibilities but most will be weekend events.

**Pay & Benefits**

In recognition of your hard work, we offer a very competitive pay rate of between **£13.50 - £16.00 per hour **(depending on the role and nature of the event). We pay on the 28th of each month but have partnered with Wagestream, as we appreciate that life doesn’t always wait around for payday. Wagestream gives you early access to some pay for hours worked before the end of the month or in increments - rather than in a lump - to spread the load.

You'll also receive a suitable uniform and on-site training, along with the opportunity to participate in additional online training to enhance your skills.

At Code 9 Security you’ll enjoy benefits including generous pensions, health and wellbeing perks, training and professional development, amongst others.

**Role requirements**

**IMPORTANT**: Please only **press APPLY** if you **meet ALL** the following personal qualities and criteria and include your **SIA Licence number **on your CV in order to progress to group interview stage.
- a positive approach to providing an outstanding customer experience
- excellent communication skills
- be happy to work outside in all weathers with a smile
- live within a 45-minute drive of central Southampton
- **have a valid frontline SIA licence**:

- be able to provide five-year verifiable employment or education history
- be able to provide a five-year address history
- be able to provide two independent referees (not family members)

Please note that, as part of our vetting and onboarding procedures, you will be required to:

- Declare any criminal convictions, cautions, or reprimands and complete a DBS Disclosure;
- Declare any adverse credit history, including CCJs, IVAs, and bankruptcies;
- Pass a probationary period of 3-months and satisfy the necessary training requirements within 6-months

Additionally, if you are ambitious and seek growth, we offer opportunities for career progression within our team. Your dedication and talent will be recognised and rewarded.

**Diversity & Inclusion**

We value diversity and inclusion in our recruitment process so if you require any specific reasonable adjustments to make this easier for you - please let us know.

We believe that a diverse team with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our organisation and enhances the services we provide. Therefore, we actively encourage individuals from all walks of life to apply, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported.

By embracing diversity, we foster innovation, creativity, and collaboration, ensuring that our team reflects the diverse communities we serve.

**Armed Forces Covenant**

Code 9 Security Ltd is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantees an interview to members of the armed forces community, including but not limited to veterans, reservists and adult members of the cadet forces who meet the criteria as detailed in the role requirements.

**Former Uniformed and Emergency Services Personnel**

**Join our dynamic team at Code 9 Security, where professionalism meets with enjoyment, and diversity and inclusion form the bedrock of our pursuit of excellence.**

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £13.50-£16.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Financial planning services
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Do you live within a 45 minute drive of central Southampton?

Licence/Certification: