Security Officer

🛡️ Security Officer – Washington 🛡️ 📍 Location:  Washington - NE38 1PA ⏳ Hours: Contracted 42 hours per week + possibly overtime available  🕒 Shift Pattern: Days, nights, and weekends (No set shift pattern, rota in advance) 💰 Rate of Pay: £14.51 per hour Are you an adaptable and reliable security professional looking for a flexible role? Join our team as a Relief Security Officer and play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and security of our sites, ensuring a welcoming environment for staff, visitors, and clients. 💪 What We Offer: ✔ Competitive pay at £14.51 per hour 💷 ✔ Guaranteed 42-hour contract with overtime opportunities 📆 ✔ A dynamic work environment with varying assignments 🌍 ✔ Career progression opportunities 🚀 ✔ Full training and uniform provided 🎓 ✔ Supportive team and management 🤝 🔎 What is a Relief Security Officer? As a Relief Security Officer , you will provide security coverage, stepping in to cover shifts when required. This role requires flexibility and adaptability to work in different environments, ensuring the highest security standards are met at all times. 🔒 Your Role: • 🏢 Site Security: Maintain a strong security presence at different locations, ensuring premises, staff, and assets remain protected. • 🕵️ Patrol & Surveillance: Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols, monitor CCTV systems, and prevent unauthorized access. • 🚪 Access Control: Manage entry and exit points, check identification, and enforce security procedures. • 🔥 Incident Response: React promptly to security breaches, medical emergencies, fire alarms, and suspicious activities. • 📜 Incident Reporting: Document and report any security concerns, threats, or breaches in line with company procedures. • 🔧 Equipment & Alarm Monitoring: Perform routine checks on security equipment and monitor alarms to ensure functionality. • 👥 Stakeholder Interaction: Assist staff, visitors, and contractors by providing directions and ensuring adherence to security policies. • 🎖 Professional Conduct: Represent the company with professionalism and maintain a well-groomed appearance. Qualifications 🔧 What We’re Looking For: • 🛡 Must be willing and able to obtain SC Clearance • 🔐 Valid SIA Licence (essential) • 🔍 Experience in security roles • 💬 Strong communication and problem-solving skills • ✅ Ability to remain calm and act decisively under pressure • 🔄 Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, and weekends • 🇬🇧 Must be a British citizen by birth or have held a British passport for a minimum of 5 years • 📝 Must have a 5-year checkable work history If you thrive in a dynamic role and enjoy working in different locations, we want to hear from you! 📩 Apply today and become a key part of our security team! 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