Security officer

4 weeks ago

BarrowinFurness, United Kingdom Securitas Security Services Full time
About the Role

Security Officer

Barrow-In-Furness

£13 per hour

Full-Time Permanent Contract – 42 hours per week + Overtime

Are you looking to work with a well-known client in the Barrow-In-Furness area? Are you seeking to further your career in the security industry? Then read on, as this Security Officer role could be the opportunity you have been waiting for


Job Opportunity

The Role

 At Securitas, a Security Officer is at the forefront of providing professional security services for our client. Duties 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 for our international, defence sector client. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of security standards to the highest levels, being proactive in the undertaking of standard operating procedures.

 In addition, your role as a Security Officer will 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 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. For example:

-       3 day shifts working 6am to 6pm followed by 3 days off then;

-       3 night shifts working 6pm to 6am followed by 3 days off then above

 

The Benefits

 

Securitas make sure that we reward you fairly for your duties as a Security Guard, 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 (as well as eligibility for Costco membership)

-       Mortgage advice and access to payroll ISA’s

 

Not only do we try and support you with a work/life balance, and schemes to make the most of recreation time and home life, but we also have well-regarded training. Our training, both in person and online, seeks to develop your skills and understanding so you can do the best you can in your role, as well as develop personally. We offer many accredited courses (including C&G, ILM, IOSH and SIA) and pride ourselves on our leadership development courses; we know that Securitas employees make great leaders 


Essential Skills

What we need from you to become a Security Officer at Securitas

-       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

 

Sound like a Security Officer role with Securitas is the job for you? Click apply to start the application process and your journey with Securitas today

 

Other organisations may call this role Security Guard, Security Executive, Security Assistant, Security & Facilities Officer, Security & Maintenance Officer, Security & Reception Officer, Security Specialist and Patrol Officer. 

 

Our Commitment to an inclusive working environment

 

Securitas is an all-inclusive employer, and we encourage individuality within our company. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral parts of our business strategy, not just buzzwords. Our goal is to create an environment where every employee feels that they belong regardless of their background or identity. We celebrate diversity through a variety of schemes and celebrations and encourage all Securitas candidates and employees to join us in fostering an environment which supports a sense of belonging, diversity, equality and inclusion.

 

Whoever you are, we see you at Securitas.

 

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