Security Officer - Gatehouse

About us

Guardforce Security Services Ltd has been established since December 1993. Our Head office is based in North Watford, conveniently located close to the M1 Motorway.

Vacancy Type - SECURITY OFFICER - GATEHOUSE

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Guardforce team at MK44 post code for a confident, well mannered and professional individual who can work both independently and as part of a team.

The job requirements:

• SIA license essential.
• Full clean UK Driving license essential.
• Excellent presentation, communication and customer service skills
• General security gatehouse duties with a professional approach.
• Dealing with clients, deliveries, staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Incident response and good incident report writing skills.
• To respond and assist in dealing promptly with emergencies on site.
• Perimeter Patrols in the official vehicle.
• CCTV Monitoring and maintaining a detailed log.
• Flexible and reliable approach - work on shift/rota basis.
• Excellent communication both written and oral.
• Work on a rota of 3-days, 3-nights and 3-off shift patterns.

The ideal candidate

• Good verbal and written communication.
• Reliable, effective and helpful team player.
• Excellent time management and flexible approach to changes.

Job Types: Full-time, Zero hours contract

Salary: £9.80 per hour

Benefits

• on-site parking.

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift.
• Day shift.
• Night shift.
• 3 days, 3 nights and 3 off.

COVID-19 considerations:

Full company uniform is provided along with PPE for Covid-19.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Milton Ernest, Bedfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• security: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• SIA (required)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:

• Day shift (required)
• Night shift (required)
• Overnight shift (required)