Security Officer

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We’re now on the hunt for exceptional Security Officers to join us. But not just anyone. We’re searching for the top 1%. The elite few.

If you’re a team player, with great attention to detail, who takes pride in a job well done, and you think you’re up to the challenge, then we want to hear from you.

Immediate start available . Top rates of pay and benefits. No prior mobile security experience required, as full training given.

Salary

£30,000 a year

Job type

Full time, Part time, Permanent.

Shift & schedule

Night shift, Weekend availability, Bank Holidays

Positions in Andover & Hamble

What we offer

• Generous £30,000 a year salary (following successful 3-month probation)
• Average 42 hours per week, working 4 on / 4 off, nights and weekends
• Working hours 18.00/19:00* – 07.00 (1-hour unpaid break) *Hamble
• Double time paid on Bank Holidays
• Potential to earn more with regular overtime
• 5.6 weeks pro-rate annual leave
• Full free company issued uniform
• Ongoing training & career development
• Opportunities for promotion
• Access to employee benefits scheme from day 1, including discounts at local shops, restaurants, bars, and discounted gym memberships
• Workplace pension scheme

What you need

• Current and active SIA licence (either Security Guard, Door Supervisor or Close Protection)
• Valid full UK manual driving licence
• At least 1 year’s experience in the security sector
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good timekeeper and able to plan own workload
• Previous experience in mobile security work beneficial but not essential, as full initial and ongoing training provided
• Full 10-year checkable work history to BS7858 standard

The role

This is a dynamic role that’s both exciting and challenging. You will be vehicle based, driving a modern branded patrol vehicle and using the latest, industry-leading technology. You must be able to manage your own workload and to use your initiative, with great attention to detail.

All our patrol officers work in regional teams, with support from other officers as well as a duty supervisor and 24/7 control room.

Duties include:

• Providing a smart, visible security presence at our customers’ sites
• Conducting external and/or internal patrols
• Undertaking locks and unlocks of customer sites
• Responding to CCTV, fire and/or intruder alarms
• Liaising with police, alarm receiving centres (ARC), control room, client representative and other agencies, as necessary
• Writing complete and accurate incident and handover reports.
• Using the latest tracking and security technology

Why join Venture Security?

We’re award winners. We’re ACS Pacesetters. We’re top rated by the SIA.

As an ambitious, family-run, security company, we have never been afraid to do things differently. People have always been at the heart of Venture and in return for your commitment and dedication, we will invest in you and your future.

This is a UK based role. The successful candidate will ideally be located within 25-30 miles of Andover or Hamble, Hampshire. We are not in a position to offer a work permit or visa.

Reference

H01-10_MPO_FT/PT_09SEP23

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 42 per week

Salary: £12.00-£13.20 per hour

Expected hours: 11 – 42 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Andover: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you interested in the role based in Andover or Hamble?

Experience:

• security: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• SIA Licence (required)
• UK Manual Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: H01-10MPOFT/PT_09SEP23