Security Officer

Job Description

🔒 Security Officer – Warton & Salmesbury 🔒

📍 Location: Warton & Salmesbury, (PR4 1AX & BB2 7LF)
⏳ Hours: 42 hours per week
🕒 Shift Pattern: Days, nights, and weekends
💰 Rate of Pay: £13.65 per hour

• 🚗 Must be a driver with access to your own vehicle

• 🇬🇧 Must be a British national by birth or have held a British passport for a minimum of 5 years

We are looking for a Security Officer to join our team covering Warton & Salmesbury. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is proactive, fit, and dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment. If you have the drive to make a difference and possess the required skills and qualifications, we want to hear from you!

💪 What We Offer:

✔ Competitive pay at £13.65 per hour 💷
✔ 42-hour work week with varied shifts (days, nights, weekends) 🕒
✔ Full training and uniform provided 🎓
✔ Opportunities for career growth and progression 🚀
✔ Great Benefits:

• Paid holiday leave 🌴

• Pension scheme 💼

• Employee discounts 🛍️

• Overtime opportunities 💸

🔒 Your Role:

As a Security Officer covering Warton & Salmesbury, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the sites, staff, visitors, and assets. You will conduct regular patrols, manage access control, monitor security systems, and respond to incidents promptly. A key part of the role will involve significant walking, so being physically fit is essential.

Detailed Job Duties:

• 🚶 Patrols: Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols across the Warton and Salmesbury sites to ensure all areas are secure, checking for any signs of unauthorized access or security breaches.

• 🔒 Access Control: Manage entry points by checking IDs, issuing visitor passes, and enforcing site access procedures.

• 🛡️ Surveillance: Monitor CCTV feeds, identifying suspicious activity, and responding swiftly to any incidents.

• 🏢 Incident Response: Quickly and effectively respond to security incidents, emergencies, and alarm activations.

• 📝 Reporting: Maintain accurate and detailed records of incidents, breaches, and unusual activities, ensuring reports are completed in a timely and professional manner.

• 🚪 Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures, creating a safe and secure environment for all staff and visitors.

• 🔧 Equipment Checks: Regularly inspect security equipment, such as alarm systems and CCTV, to ensure they are functioning properly.

• 🚗 Driving: You will need to have access to your own vehicle to travel between Warton and Salmesbury sites efficiently.

• 🎖 Customer Service: Maintain a high level of customer service while ensuring security procedures are followed at all times.

Additional Information

🔧 What We’re Looking For:

• 🔐 Valid SIA Licence (essential)

• 💬 Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach

• ✅ Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure

• 🚗 Must be a driver with access to your own vehicle

• 🇬🇧 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 able to obtain SC clearance

• 🏃 Must be physically fit due to significant walking required throughout the shift

If you're ready to join a dynamic team and take on this exciting security role covering Warton & Salmesbury, apply today!

📩 Apply now and become a key part of our security team!

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Ready to take the next step? Click 'I’m Interested' to submit your CV. Questions? Reach out anytime at Recruitmentenquiries@Securitas.uk.com.

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