Area Security Officer

We are currently recruiting for an Area Security Officer to join the G4S team, working at different sites in and around Barnsley 

Contract Information:

Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour
Hours: Days, nights and weekends
Shift Pattern: 7am to 7pm / 7pm to 7am

Applicants will need to hold an SIA Licence and a full UK Driving Licence.

Your Time at Work

As a Area Security Officer, your duties will include:

- Greeting staff and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
- Ensuring everyone follows the security and safety protocols of the site
- Gatehouse duties - access and egress control
- Patrolling of the premises - both inside and outside
- Dealing with any security incidents on site and completing relevant incident report forms

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect worker will be smartly presented and have good communication and time-keeping skills. You will be reliable and have great attention to detail.

Applicants will be happy to stand for long periods.

Experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essential as full training is provided.

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 License & renewal
- Contributory Healthcare Scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Employee Discount Schemes
- Progression, training & development opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free uniform provided

Job Ref: 1G4S (G28)

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You will just need to complete the following application form and one of our Recruiters will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Our recruitment and selection process will include an interview and screening to BS7858 standards.

Given the nature of the industry, we do need to ask some questions for security and compliance purposes, but don’t worry - you will only need to complete them once.

In 2021, G4S, a London-based global security company, was acquired by Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. This acquisition expanded Allied Universal’s footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people*, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenue of approximately $20 billion, we have the resources to deploy efficient processes and systems to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. In Europe, we have an extensive network of offices and more than 46,500 employees to support our local communities and customers.  We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you™. For more information, please visit www.g4s.com or www.aus.com.

*Total workforce includes employees and subcontractors