Security Officer

**Exciting Opportunity in Yeovil Join Securitas as a Security Officer.**

Are you a dependable and proactive individual committed to safeguarding others? Look no further At **Securitas,** we're on the lookout for skilled **Security Officers** to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in maintaining a secure environment.

As a **Security Officer**, you'll relish the flexibility of a dynamic schedule, with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern covering days, nights, and weekends (42 hours per week), you'll be the backbone of our security operations.

This is not just a job; it's a full-time, permanent opportunity packed with benefits Enjoy overtime opportunities and support for your professional development through ongoing in-house and accredited training. Join our collaborative site security team, engaging in internal and external patrols day and night, regardless of weather conditions.

Ready to make an impact and advance your career? Join **Securitas** and become an integral part of our security family.

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**Job Opportunity**
- Working as part of the site security team.
- Internal and external patrols and other security duties by day and by night, in inclement weather conditions.
- Controlling access to site at several different control points, vehicle barriers and reception stations.
- Maintaining the security and integrity of the perimeter and site buildings by means of physical and vehicle patrols.
- Ensuring the requirements of visitors to site are being adhered to by access control measures and identification checks.
- Carrying out musters, evacuations and other roles as required in the event of an emergency.
- Searching of vehicles to ensure high levels of security are maintained and meets client requirements.
- Perform locking and unlocking duties as detailed in the Assignment Instructions (AIs).
- Ensure all recording of incidence, report and paperwork is completed in a legible fashion.
- Provide a visible and proactive security presence for all on site employees and visitors.
- Registering contractors, issuing temporary badges, book in/out cars and directing visitors.
- Control access and egress, conducting security patrols to deter crime.
- Manage traffic, including vehicle access, directing flow, signing in and directing visitors.
- Helping to maintain the security of the site conducting internal patrols and car searches.
- Operate the control room/gatehouse and reception systems.

**Company Benefits**

**Health & Wellbeing**
- Company pension and advice and planning
- Life assurance scheme
- Discounted gym memberships
- Wellness advice and support, including financial, emotional and physical
- Dental and Physical Health Plans

**Lifestyle Benefits**
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car lease and new car purchasing schemes
- Discounts on high street brands, online shopping, holidays, days out and Arriva Bus Travel
- Mortgage Advise
- Payroll ISA's
- Eligibility for Costco Membership

**Learning & Development**
- Support with further education
- 100's of eLearning courses
- Accredited courses by C&G, ILM, IOSH and SIA
- Leadership Development programs both local and global

**Giving Back**
- Payroll Giving
- Working with charities such as Calderwood House, KPMB and Wooden Spoon
- Supporting local community initiatives
- Supporting people back to work with organisations such as TalkBack and Downs-Syndrome Org

**Essential Skills**:

- Valid SIA license
- UK residency for at least 5 years (for BPSS / SC purposes)
- Full UK driving license
- First Aid at Work certification
- Right to work in the UK with a 5-year education or employment checkable history
- Be reliable, punctual, and well-presented at all times. Showcase your customer-focused, polite, tactful, and discrete demeanor.

**Desired Skills**:

- Previous security experience desirable but not essential
- Health and Safety at Work
- Customer Service Training
- CCTV SIA

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £13.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company pension
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):
**Experience**:

- security: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- SIA (required)
- Driving Licence (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Yeovil, BA20 2YB (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Yeovil, BA20 2YB: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person