Securitas UK
Core Security Officer
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🔒 Security Officer🔒
📍 Location: Washington
⏳ Hours: 42 hours per week (with additional hours available)
🕒 Shift Pattern: 4 day on 4 days off, 2 days and 2 nights
💰 Rate of Pay: £14.51 per hour
Are you a reliable and dedicated security professional looking for a challenging role? We are seeking a Security Officer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is committed to ensuring safety and security across multiple locations.
💪 What We Offer:
- Competitive pay at £14.51 per hour 💷
- 42-hour work week with additional hours available 💼
- Dynamic shift pattern (nightshift and weekends) 🕒
- Full training and uniform provided 🎓
- Opportunity for career progression and growth 🚀
Great Benefits:
- Paid holiday leave 🌴
- Pension scheme 💼
- Employee discounts 🛍️
- Overtime opportunities 💸
🔒 Your Role:
As a Security Officer, your main responsibility will be to ensure the safety and security of premises in Washington, providing excellent security services for staff, visitors, and property. You will be required to patrol, monitor CCTV, and provide a visible security presence.
Job Description
Detailed Job Duties:
- 🚶 Patrols: Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols across the Scotstoun area to ensure premises are secure and free from any unauthorized activity.
- 🔒 Access Control: Monitor and control access to the site by checking the identification of visitors and staff. Enforce the site's access policies and procedures.
- 🛡️ Surveillance: Monitor CCTV systems to detect any unusual or suspicious activities. Respond appropriately to any identified risks.
- 🏢 Incident Response: React promptly to security breaches, medical emergencies, fire alarms, and any other security-related incidents.
- 🔔 Alarm Systems: Ensure that alarms are activated or deactivated according to shift requirements, maintaining strict adherence to security procedures.
- 📝 Reporting: Keep accurate records of incidents, activities, and any security concerns throughout the shift. Ensure incidents are reported to the appropriate personnel.
- 🚪 Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure health and safety protocols are followed to create a safe working environment.
- 🎖 Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service while maintaining a professional security presence at all times.
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Qualifications
🔧 What We’re Looking For:
- 🔐 Valid SIA Licence (essential)
- 💬 Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach
- 🕔 Ability to remain calm under pressure and act decisively when necessary
- 🇬🇧 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 willing and able to obtain SC clearance
If you're ready to take on a vital role in maintaining security across Washington, apply today and join a team dedicated to providing exceptional service!
📩 Apply today and become a key member of our security team!
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- Health and wellbeing support, 24/7 online GP services.
- Pension and financial wellbeing resources and support.
- Life assurance for added peace of mind.
- Employee eligibility to EV Schemes (Subject to graded benefits).
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