Mobile Patrol Personnel

Location: On site / Dumfries, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Security | General
Salary: Competitive salary

Vigilant Security are looking for driven individuals to join our existing team on a full-time, permanent contract.

This position may suit someone who has previous experience within the Security, Hospitality, Customer Service Industry, or anyone with the right attitude and personality looking to start a new career path.

The successful candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team and be able to carry out specific instructions set by the client.

SIA training will be provided to individuals that don’t currently hold a license.

The rate of pay is £13.45.

• Mobile Patrols, Lock ups and unlocks in line with client assignment instructions.
• To undertake response to alarm activations on request from the communications centre.
• Undertake site visit inspections in accordance with management instructions.
• Proficient use of relevant communications equipment.
• Ensuring all H&S policies are adhered to.
• Assist staff and visitors to sites.
• Ensuring that no un-authorised persons are permitted in prohibited areas.
• Maintaining an accurate record of any incidents that occur.
• In addition to these functions’ employees are required to undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required.
• Ensure the company vehicle is always road worthy (Daily Vehicle Checks).
• Respond to all alarm activations in a timely manner.
• Accurately report all findings from alarm activations.
• Complete a full detailed handover at the end of each shift.
• Complete schedules to record site visits.
• Complete all required key registers and seal logs.
• Inform line managers of any changes to details/job specifics/issues at site.

• 1900hrs to 0700hrs (12hrs)
• 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern
• Must be Flexible.

• Full Clean driving licence (held for a minimum of 5 years)
• Professional, flexible, enthusiastic, proactive, self-motivated team player.
• Experience with Mobile and key Holding dutiespreferred but not essential as full training will be provided.
• Consistently well presented in line with company/client standards.
• Reliable and self-motivated with excellent time-management skill.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Clear, concise, and confident communication and administration skills.
• Customer Care Awareness.

We currently employ 1000+ members of staff across the UK and cover a range of security related services. High standards are embedded in the DNA of the company, and we pride ourselves on delivering seamless service to our clients. We currently have an annual turnover approaching £40 million per annum and a forecast for continued growth throughout the next five years.

• Highly competitive salary within the corporate sector.
• Full and ongoing training with a view for career development including opportunities to progress.
• Company uniform provided.
• Licence Upskill- where applicable.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Reward and Recognition scheme.
• Option to join HSF which offers money back for you and your family on health care expenses such as dental and optical services.
• Option to join Commsave.
• Team Building and Social Events.

Vigilant Security is committed to the principles of Investors in People as a means of ensuring the continued efficiency of the service it provides. As part of the commitment, each employee has a responsibility to develop the skills, knowledge and ability required to meet the challenges of their own job and objectives in their development plan.

Vigilant Security is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and to the principle that employees should be entitled to work free from intimidation or harassment. All employees have a responsibility not only for their own behaviour but for the behaviour of others regarding equality of opportunity. Any act of discrimination must be avoided, and any incidents reported accordingly.

We are part of the Government Disability Confident Employer Scheme and are committed to offering opportunities for the disabled to join our ever-expanding workforce.

The duties of the post may be varied by the deletion of any of the tasks specified or by the addition of associated work.