Area Security Officer

Great opportunity to work as an Area Security Officer for G4S, a leading global security and outsourcing group, specialising in outsourcing of business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat.
G4S is recruiting for an Area Security Officer to work in Torquay and surrounding areas.
The rate of pay is £10.42 per hour, plus an additional allowance of £45 per week to be paid if all weekly shifts are worked!
This is a full time role working Monday to Saturday, on a day shift with sociable hours, generally 8:45am to 5:15pm, however some flexibility to work out of hours as and when necessary will be required.
You will cover several different sites in your area so no two days will be the same.
As this is a mobile position, you must have a full UK driving licence and your own vehicle.
**Please note you must be over the age of 18 to apply for this role**
Your Time at Work
As a Security Officer at G4S, you are more than a Security Guard. You'll ensure the safety of our customers staff, their buildings and assets, whilst providing excellent customer service with a smile. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service in a safe and secure environment. Your responsibilities include:
- Greeting staff and visitors
- Interacting with the public
- Ensuring they follow security protocols keeping our customers and their premises secure
- Patrolling the premises and dealing with any security incidents
- Ensure visitors and staff are in a safe environment by de-escalating situations in a firm but respectful manner.
Our Perfect Worker
It would be a benefit to have some security experience and your SIA licence, however, it's not essential, as we provide full SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence training.
What's crucial is your great communication and customer service skills. All our admin is digital and paperless, so you'll need to be tech-savvy enough to use our digital devices.
As this is a mobile position, you must have a full UK driving licence and your own vehicle.
We are passionate about growing our own people. All of our leadership team first started out in a security role, and many of them have worked their way up with G4S. If you have the talent and desire, then we will help you to develop your skills so that you can reach your potential with us.
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Key Information and Benefits
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual)
- Workplace pension scheme
- Life assurance benefit
- Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal
- Contributory Healthcare Scheme
- Eye-care vouchers
- Employee Discount Schemes
- Progression, training & development opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free uniform provided
Job Ref: 1G4S
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