Area Security Officer

About the role

Title – Area Security Officer

Pay Rate – £12.71ph

Location – Weston-super-Mare

Shift Timings – Dayshift – candidates must be flexible and available to work Monday to Friday

You will be working in a site‑based role within the public sector, where officers are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of both staff and visitors.

• Trained to provide relief cover and support to a portfolio of locations within a geographical region.
• All tasks and activities as per site operational guidance and Assignment Instructions; provide quality service delivery.
• Manage and maintain a safe environment for the client’s staff and customers.
• Provide proactive presence in all public facing areas as activity requires, including positive initial reception for clients and directional guidance.
• Work directly with the customer as part of a team to provide conflict resolution at our client’s premises where there is potential for conflict.
• Work closely with your fellow colleagues to ensure members of the public comply with site rules and guidance.
• Use common sense and initiative immediately involving others if a situation becomes threatening.
• Be able to administer First Aid assistance if a member of public or client’s staff becomes suddenly unwell (training will be provided).
• Complete legible incident report writing if and when an incident arises.
• Work to maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for everyone.

• SIA License.
• 5‑year checkable work/career history.
• Full driving licence and access to own transport is essential.
• Prior experience of working in a customer‑facing environment and dealing directly with staff/customers.
• Physically fit to undertake given tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible attitude and the ability to adapt.
• Security and operational system competence.

Please note that all our roles require transfer to our client on a permanent basis after 12 weeks, with the following benefits being offered upon transfer.

• Company‑funded SIA Licence renewal.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Smart tech – allowing employees to buy the latest tech, deducted from their salaries monthly at no additional interest.
• Salary finance loans and monthly advances.
• Vouchers across various retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Argos, and ASDA, as well as holidays, leisure, fashion, pets, and many more.
• Save as you earn.
• Life cover and private medical cover.
• Childcare vouchers and private pensions.
• Fantastic opportunity to join an evolving family.