Who we are
Guardianship Services Ltd (GSS) is a dynamic and forward-thinking company who prides itself on the quality of its staff and the service they provide. Each year we are audited under the ACS (Approved Contractor Scheme) assessment and remain within the top ACS approved security companies within the UK.
Job Summary
An exciting new career opportunity for a Security Officer in North Stoke On Trent.
Location: North Stoke On Trent
Hours: Varies (Officers required on a casual basis)
Shift Pattern: days or nights as requested
Hourly Rate: £12.21
Main Responsibilities
We believe that the best approach to deterring criminal activity is to understand the vulnerabilities and risk of each location, and bespoke our approach to effectively reduce risk. As a Corporate Security Officer, you will be required to provide a visible deterrence, respond to incidents, complete incident reports and collaborate with staff at all levels.
You will be expected to carry out all guarding responsibilities, such as;
* Patrolling the area and deterring criminal activity
* Assess and identify vulnerabilities, and work proactively to minimise risk
* Liaising with the onsite team and management and local authorities when applicable
* Manage vulnerable persons with empathy to not cause distress
The Person
To be an effective Security Officer, you will need to be a confident communicator as you will be required to provide detailed verbal and written accounts of criminal activity. You will need to be welcoming and patient with customers, and able to handle conflict in a professional manner.
Required Experience and Qualification
You must have a valid SIA licence (SG or DS) to apply for this role. Previous experience of working in a Retail Security Role is an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.
Applicants must be confident of getting through the BS7858 vetting process.
You must have a current SIA Guarding or SIA Door Supervisor licence to apply for this role
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Stoke-on-Trent ST5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Can you provide a full 5-year checkable work history (HMRC Work History)?
Experience:
* security: 2 years (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* SIA Licence (required)
Work Location: In person