SIA Security Officer

Job Purpose 

An SIA Security Guard is a vital role, being the first point of contact for visitors and responsible for protecting property or people by patrolling sites and acting as access control.  

Job Overview 

In this role, you will be responsible to ensure the safety of people and property by conducting patrols of the site assigned to you. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out pre-event checks of venues/ sites where necessary
• Ensure a welcome atmosphere
• Carrying out static and foot patrols
• Controlling site access and egress
• Responding to onsite incidents and notifying the appropriate authorities
• Accurately reporting and recording onsite incidents
• Assisting members of the public and providing directions
• Ensuring all health and safety procedures are adhered to
• Provide exceptional levels of customer service
• Act as a highly visible deterrent
• Demonstrate ability to confidently handle conflict and manage difficult situations effectively and professionally
• Liaise confidently with venue management
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and licensing laws
• Responding to emergencies in a mature and efficient manner

Requirements 

• A valid SIA licence - Security Officer
• Right to work in the UK 
• You take pride in your smart and professional appearance that will give customers confidence in your ability
• You are honest by nature and transparent in all you do
• You can demonstrate a passion to provide the finest customer care experience
• You have strong verbal and written communication to liaise with team members and site managers via radio communication
• You can demonstrate your ability to remain calm under pressure and stay vigilant to security risks
• You can demonstrate Diligence – Being careful and conscientious in all your duties to a consistently high standard of service
• You are 18 years +

Why you should choose Akon Security

• We work continuously with our employees to enhance their work experience and personal development; building on our ability to develop, retain and attract expertise.
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working
• Access to a benefits app with an online discount portal to household retail names
• Wellbeing portal with access to GP, private medical, help lines, discounted gym memberships and more
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Earnings are paid weekly
• 24/7 support from our Operations Management Team.
• Active rewarded referral scheme
• Progression opportunities to Security Supervisor and Security Manager
• Open Office – Our management team operate an open-door policy at our offices to ensure that our team can access 1-1 in-person support