Security Operative

G4S (now part of Allied Universal) is the largest secure solutions company in the world and one of Britain's top Employers. Our Cash Management Solutions business has expertise in secure logistics and payment services including cash and valuables transportation, cash processing, ATM and cash centre outsourcing, secure storage and retrieval and merchant services. As an employee of G4S Cash Solutions, each role will have specific responsibilities for the identification, management and control of risk in order to safeguard the business, staff, customers, assets and reputation.

Every G4S employee has a role to play in understanding and supporting the business in embedding effective risk management controls and assurance and will be integral to the effectiveness and success of G4S. Main Purpose of Job Join G4S as aSecurity Operative, and you will become part of a well-trained, close-knit team that provides essential security services to the branch.

G4S is the largest secure solutions company in the world and one of Britain's top Employers. Our Cash Solutions business has expertise in cash and valuables transportation, cash processing, ATM and cash centre secure storage. As a Security Operative, you will be at the very heart of our operation. Key Tasks & Responsibilities

The Role We are looking for a rare type of individual for a role where previous experience is not essential, as we'll support the right candidate with training. Someone who cares about security. Has excellent attention to detail, appreciates that risk exists and is vigilant enough to spot it and take relevant actions, quickly and professionally, to deal with it. We call it Security Operative, but could just as easily call it Security Officer, Security Surveillance Operator, Security Concierge, CCTV Operator, or even Security Monitoring Specialist.

It certainly isn't your typical front desk role. It's wide-ranging, and as the first point of contact in a highly regulated, high-security environment, you'll combine security awareness with exceptional professionalism. Your focus will be to support safe operations by monitoring our premises, controlling access, managing visitor and vehicle flows, and maintaining site integrity - all while offering a helpful, confident presence.

At G4S Cash Solutions, our work underpins the secure movement of cash and valuables across the UK. As a Security Operative, you'll play a critical role in our Secure Cash Centre in Belfast (Mallusk).

Key Duties:

Manage access for employees, Cash-In-Transit (CIT) crews, and authorised visitors Operate CCTV, alarms, and entry control systems Ensure proper logging of entries, incidents, and deliveries Conduct perimeter checks as required Maintain vigilance and respond to any breaches or alarms promptly Support cash centre staff with secure operational needs as required Undertake other duties that may reasonably be assigned to you by your line manager or the business This role profile will be subject to change in accordance with departmental developments and the job holder's expertise.

Pay starts at £12.86 per hour, rising to £13.16 after 6 months, rising to £13.46 after 12 months (plus night allowance if applicable) Person Specification So what makes a successful Security Operative? Firstly, you will need to be confident in communicating at all levels in both written and spoken English You will need to be confident in following specific procedures and instructions An appropriate level of numeracy is also very important Ability to work to tight deadlines Previous experience in monitoring and controlling security equipment would be extremely beneficial, as would experience using IT and computer systems You must also be willing to undertake shift work You will need to be able to work in isolation or in a team of two Finally, you must be continuously focused on providing excellent service to our customers by being efficient, flexible and security conscious at all times In addition to a culture that believes in promoting from within, we offer up to five weeks' paid holiday and paid overtime, as well as the following benefits:
Pension scheme Life assurance Flexible working policies Free uniform We Care - providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing HSF - Health Cash Plans Corporate perks and discounts (Perks @ Work and Home) Payroll Giving Training and Development Opportunities (including Apprenticeships in England) LI-DNI We also have some specific security criteria that you will need to meet:
You must be able to pass a criminal record check as well as a personal credit and . You'll need to provide 10-year employment/unemployment/educational history that we can check and verify. You will need to be prepared to undergo airport style searches when entering and leaving our premises and be comfortable working within a secure warehouse environment. This role will be subject to a medical review, which may include a medical assessment with an occupational…