Security Officer

Company Description

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Be part of a trusted team, where your contribution makes a real difference in safeguarding people, assets, and information. Join us today and help create safer environments for businesses and communities! 💼🌟

Job Description

🚨 Join Our Team as Relief Security Officer 🚨

📍 Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire (NN12 6TF) 
💰 Pay Rate: £14.57 per hour
⏳ Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week (with overtime opportunities) 
🕒 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, and Weekends - No set shift pattern - Rota in advance

Must be a born British citizen or have held a British passport for a minimum of 5 years

We are looking for a Relief Security Officer to join our team in Towcester within the Defence Sector. The role involves protecting people and property, monitoring access, conducting patrols, responding to incidents, and maintaining safety and confidentiality. Candidates must be alert, professional, and committed to following security procedures.

What We Offer:

• 💷 Competitive pay at £14.57 per hour

• ⏰ 36 hours per week with overtime available

• 🛡️ A vital role in the Defence Sector, ensuring the safety of highly sensitive environments

• 📚 Full training and uniform provided

• 🚀 Opportunities for career progression within a respected sector

• 💼 Excellent benefits, including paid holiday leave, pension scheme, and employee discounts

What You'll Be Doing:

• 🚶 Security Patrols: Carry out regular foot and vehicle patrols across the site to detect any threats and ensure security measures are being followed.

• 🔒 Access Control: Control and monitor access to secure areas by verifying credentials and enforcing access protocols.

• 🖥️ CCTV Monitoring: Stay alert and monitor CCTV systems to detect suspicious activity and ensure all operations are conducted safely.

• 🚨 Incident Response: Respond swiftly and appropriately to any security breaches, alarms, or emergencies, ensuring that security protocols are followed.

• 📝 Reporting & Documentation: Keep clear and accurate records of any incidents, breaches, or security-related activities for compliance and safety.

• 🧑‍💻 Health & Safety: Follow strict health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment for all staff and visitors.

• 🛠️ Equipment Checks: Ensure all security equipment, including alarms and surveillance systems, is in working order.

Additional Information

What We Are Looking For:

• 🔑 Valid SIA Licence (essential)

• 🇬🇧 Born British citizen or held a British passport for at least 5 years

• 📜 5-year checkable work history

• 🔒 Ability to obtain SC clearance (essential for the role)

• 💬 Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• 🕔 Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to various shift patterns, including nights and weekends

• 🏃 Physically fit – you’ll be on your feet and patrolling regularly

Why Work with Us?

As part of our security team, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the highest level of safety for our clients in the defence sector. We offer competitive pay, career development opportunities, and a supportive working environment. If you have the required skills and are ready to join a team dedicated to making a real difference, we want to hear from you!

See a different world with Securitas UK

Ready to make a difference? You're one step closer to joining over 322,000 colleagues worldwide who help make your world a safer place every day.

At Securitas, our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness guide everything we do. We believe in making a clear promise to our people:

• Opportunity – Seeing potential in every person
• People – Putting people at the heart of what we do
• Purpose – Making your world a safer place

So what happens next?

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully and is here to support you throughout the process. Whatever the outcome, you'll always hear back from us.

Creating spaces for you to belong

We're proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our networks, partnerships and celebrations throughout the year, we're building a culture where differences are valued and people can be themselves.

Ready to see a rewarding world?

From day one, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Employee discounts with leading global and local brands.
• 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).

Keen to take the next step...

Join a team that values your contribution, supports your growth and helps you build a rewarding career.

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