Security Officer

  • Job Reference: 00001909-1
  • Date Posted: 11 April 2024
  • Recruiter: Empro Consultants
  • Location: Maidstone, Kent
  • Salary: £11.44 Per Hour
  • Sector: Fire & Security Systems, Grounds Maintenance, Reception & Concierge, Security Services, Other FM jobs
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Job Title: Security Officer x 3

Location: Lenham, Kent

Position Type: Full-time, 12-hour shifts

Requirements: SIA Licence, UK Driving Licence

Salary: £11.44 per hour

 The Role:

 Our client is hiring multiple full-time security officers for a fast-paced role in Lenham, Kent, offering 12-hour shifts. The role requires an SIA Licence and entails various responsibilities including booking procedures, searches, patrols, and perimeter checks. The workplace is inclusive and offers competitive benefit. Collaborate seamlessly within a culturally diverse team of dedicated and hardworking individuals, fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment. Embrace the richness of varied perspectives and backgrounds, collectively striving towards excellence in achieving shared objectives.

We are looking for resilient individuals who can problem solve and want to grow within an organisation. Our client is a vastly expanding team which means that there are plenty of opportunities for individual career growth. If you are passionate about security, compliance and order then apply for this role today.

Core Responsibilities:

Booking In and Out:

  •  Manage vehicle, visitor, and contractor entries and exits.
  • Maintain accurate records and provide guidance.

Search Procedures:

  • Conduct thorough searches of persons and vehicles.
  • Ensure compliance with security protocols.

Patrols and Checks:

  • Monitor site and perform perimeter checks.
  • Report incidents promptly.

Equipment and Documentation:

  • Maintain security equipment and records.
  • Conduct routine inspections.

Emergency Response:

  • Assist during emergencies and drills.
  • Support emergency responders.

Customer Service:

  • Help and guidance.
  • Communicate security policies effectively.

Shift Schedule:

  • 12-hour shifts: 06:00 18:00 (4 days on, 4 days off)
  • Weekend and Bank Holiday Day shifts with potential rotation onto night shifts: 18:00 to 06:00

Licence/Certification:

  • SIA Licence
  • UK Driving Licence 
  • CCTV licence preferred but not essential (preferred)

Additional Notes:

  • Must be fluent in English
  • Must be flexible to cover sickness and holiday shifts for other officers if required