Security Guard

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Security Guard
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
4 on, 4 off
Days £12.77 per hour
Nights £16.98 per hour
(Overtime available)
An opportunity to join an exciting organisation as a Security Guard.
The purpose of the role you will be responsible to work as part of the security team and ensure the site is always maintained in a safe manner.
Raise and communicate any issues and problems with the team leader.
Help solve any issues that arise during the day-to-day operation of the site.
To assist in the maintenance of all aspects of physical and personal security at the Armstrong Works site. To monitor and control site access in relation to staff, visitors and contractors and carry out high patrols to provide reassurance and a highly visible deterrent.
To have responsibility for monitoring CCTV and co-ordinating an appropriate response to any potential incidents as required.
Answer telephone calls as required and signpost to the correct party as appropriate.
To manage or assist in the resolution of security incidents as they occur in a calm and professional manner, and any other duties as required in the Security Assignment instructions.
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Duties & Responsibilities:

Work alongside a team of colleagues to deliver the security for the Armstrong Works site.
Monitor site visitors, contractors, and employees through access control and site induction procedures.
Conduct high visibility patrol activity throughout tour of duty.
Monitor CCTV, react and coordinate to any incidents accordingly.
When required liaise with the emergency services and act as initial contact if needed.
Control traffic through directing drivers as required.
Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences and surveillance activities.
Preform scheduled and random checks of designated areas to check for security breaches.
Interacts with any person trespassing, or attempting to trespass, on site in an appropriate manner.
Securing and opening site as part of the patrol function of the role.
Assist with the logging of any lost property.
As a trained First Aider provide appropriate medical interventions to those attending the gatehouse or across site ensuring that appropriate paperwork is filled in correctly.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Familiar with Gatehouse procedures
Familiar with Security systems, equipment, policies and procedures
Familiar with Administration systems (Word, Excel)
SIA Approved - Desirable
1st Aid trained - Desirable Essential / Desirable

SC clearance will be sought as part of the candidate’s employment requirements
Due to some of the nature of our work, we have a number of security obligations placed upon the Company, which means that all our security staff, must be able to successfully achieve the relevant security clearances.
CCTV license is desirable, but training can be provided if required
Full UK driving license – Desirable
Conflict Management Training – Training provided

Disposition (Required critical behaviours):

Presents a positive and professional image of the company
Calm under pressure
Problem solver
Strong team player
Embracing Change
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Planning and organisational skills
The ability to interact with people at all levels within/external to the Company
Flexibility to work shifts and overtime as required to support business needs.

Competitive remuneration package offered.
4 on, 4 off
Days £12.77 per hour
Nights £16.98 per hour
(Overtime available)
Salary negotiable and dependent on experience.
If you feel that you have the necessary skills and experience, we would like to hear from