Security Guard (Defence Security)

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Bedford
Salary
19000.00 - 21000.00 GBP Annual + Excellent benefits
Posted
27 Apr 2018
Closes
25 May 2018
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Security Guard (Defence Sector)

Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: Up to GBP21,000 p/a + Benefits (Overtime, Pension & Holiday Pay)
Hours: 2 x 12-hour days followed by 2 x 12-hour nights

Security Guard | Security Officer | Patrol Guard | Defence Security | Border Security

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Security Guard, ideally with a military background or similar working with a global industry leader in the defence sector, where you will be responsible for guard patrols, checking property, checking credentials of people entering the facility, control of vehicles on site, as well as other guarding duties, such as guard dog patrolling and dealing with paperwork.

The Security Guard will generally deal with guarding, patrolling and policing industrial premises to protect property and personnel against fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and other hazards. The Security Guard will periodically tour premises; examine doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure. The Security Guard will observe departing personnel to guard against thefts of company property, as well as inspecting equipment and stores to ascertain if tampering has occurred, reporting irregularities, sounding the alarm, and permitting authorized persons to enter property.

Duties may include;

Frequent but irregular security patrols, including with the site's alert dog.
The examination of doors, windows, gates and other physical barriers to determine that they are secure.
The observation of personnel to guard against thefts of company and personal property.
The inspection of equipment and stores to ascertain if tampering has occurred.
The reporting of any / all security irregularities.
The provision of access to authorized personnel to company property.
The issuing of security keys.
Reacting to security incidents.
Searching of personnel and vehicles.
Monitoring and reacting to CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Detection system alarms.
Occasionally step up to perform supervisor roles where reduced workforce requires

Skills Required

IT literate (MS Office)
Must have a background in the security of large sites within the Corporate Security, military or police environments.
Must have experience in physical security, including document security, physical security assets (such as fences and barriers), CCTV monitoring, and monitoring and reacting to intruder alarms.
Desirable that the individual has experience working with guard dogs.
Experience of leading small security guard teams.
Have experience of conducting personnel and vehicle searches.
Must have a full UK driving licence.
Be able to communicate well with a wide spectrum of people from diverse backgrounds.
Be able to work on own and as part of a team.
The ability to deal with people and to remain calm under pressure.
Be flexible in a constantly changing and dynamic work environment.
Be able to 'step up' into Supervisor position on occasion to help cover holiday/absence, etc.

Please note; Due to the occasional high amount of applications, it can be difficult to reply to everyone. If you haven't been contacted within 1 working week, then you haven't been successful on this occasion. However, thank you for your interest.

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