Security Mobile Patrol Officer (Part-time / Cover)

Guarantor Security are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable SIA licensed Security Officer to join our Security Mobile Patrol team.

This position would suit someone ideally looking for part-time or additional work, offering good rates of pay, commission pay, on-call rates and plenty of other work within the company if the candidate so wishes. There is also scope for a permanent position in the future due to company expansion within this sector.

To be considered for this role you must have a full UK driving license (held for over a year), as well as a valid SIA security license. Experience within the Security Mobile Patrol sector is preferred, however full training will be provided to non-experienced.

This role is for someone with a profesional and attentive manner who can remain calm under pressure, has common sense, good with technology, reports and presents themselves well, follow site / attendance instructions, be flexible in their work, and can think on their feet.

Schedule:

  • Flexible working arrangement
  • Night Shifts
  • Day Shifts
  • More frequent and smaller runaround hours also optional

Training / PPE / Uniform

  • There is availability to commence training immediately
  • Full company uniform and PPE will be provided
  • Company vehicle provided

Brief Job Description:

  • Carry out regular patrols of our clients buildings.
  • Responding and attending to Alarm Activations.
  • Unlocks and lock ups of client premises.
  • Carry out regular company vehicle inspections, ensuring any issues are reported to the duty manager.
  • Reporting all incidents.
  • Completing alarm attendance reports.
  • On-Call supporting other Mobile Patrol Officer's during your dates.

Benefits

  • Good rates of pay
  • Commission pay on alarm responses
  • On-Call rates
  • Performance bonuses
  • Company pension

*For further information about this position please call our officer on 01237 472740.

Company Information

Guarantor Security Ltd is one of the leading private security companies in Devon. We pride ourselves with delivering an exceptional service to our customers

Established in 1989 Guarantor Security Ltd have grown to be a leading, well known and respected provider of security services, operating in the South West. Clients include Local Government Authorities, Government Agencies, Local, National and International Businesses.

We are an 'Approved Contractor' as certified by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) the government body set up to regulate and license the security industry under the terms of the Private Security Industry Act 2001. We are also certified with Safe Contractor, CHAS, ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, including CYBER Essentials.

Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract

Pay: £165.00-£200.00 per day

Benefits:

  • Company car
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Application question(s):

  • How much security experience do you have?
  • Do you have experience in Mobile Patrol duties? (not essential as full training will be provided).

Licence/Certification:

  • SIA (required)
  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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