Job Description:
Vigilance requires security officers to be based at a key site in Seaham, County Durham. You will be required to work a 12-hour shift pattern night and day. We offer support from our dedicated control room, in-person one-to-one manager visits, welfare checks, full training and uniform issue.
The Security Officer's role will be to carry out daily tasks dictated by the Vigilance Delivery team. This will include protecting the clients' assets to create a safe and secure working environment for all visitors/staff. You will maintain a presentable and confident demeanour.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Mon-sunday /
* Conduct yourself in a manner befitting our motto, 'Security with Integrity.'
* Searching and use of detectors
* The Corporate Security Officer will remain diligent and display excellent situational awareness
* Guard the assignment against unauthorised access, occupation, disorder or damage
* Guard specified property and assets against destruction, damage or theft
* Guard people against assault or injury sustained by the unlawful conduct of others
* Be aware of protest and demonstration activity and respond/escalate as appropriate.
* To actively take part in assisting staff, guests and contractors regarding passing them information, giving direction or responding to raised queries
* Produce clear, concise Incident reports
* Will be required to report directly to the Vigilance control room
* Always display your SIA licence whilst on duty.
* Submit reports as instructed by the Delivery team and your assignment instructions.
* Carry out any other reasonable request as required by the Client and Delivery Team
* Attend and complete mandatory training
* The Corporate Security Officer is expected to maintain and uphold Vigilance's Values and standards.
Vigilance offers unique ACS accredited & NSI Gold security services, blending workforce with technology. Our specialisms include: manned guarding, a security-in-residence service, front-of-house, close protection and advanced camera technology. We proudly service a broad range of clients UK-wide, including large corporations, private & institutional landlords, developers, the public sector & high-net-worth individuals. Vigilance was founded by industry professionals and former Armed Forces officers. This pooled expertise instils a powerful ethos, driving keenly priced service excellence for customers while nurturing staff and upholding a fundamental CSR agenda. Our company's mission and vision are to meet the needs of our customers with the highest standards, at the most effective rates, by the most qualified and contented staff possible. Founded with social enterprise at its heart, our recruitment focuses on the hugely talented and often overlooked pool of former HM Armed Forces personnel. Close attention to detail and continuous improvements are front and centre in the company mindset; all staff, from top directors to raw recruits, are SIA licensed. The firm proudly meets the ACS security standard in its complete quiver of prestigious international industry accreditations.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Start: Mid/Late October 2025
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
* Yearly bonus
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
* Day shift
* Night shift
* Holidays
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
* Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: months
Pay: From £12.61 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 15/10/2025