Security Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
An opportunity has arisen to join a growing security and cleaning services company operating in London and the home counties.
Job Overview:
We are currently recruiting Security Officers for the day-time Security Operations of a large a busy construction site. Jobholders will be responsible for the safety and security of people, premises and property at the site.
The role of Security Officer is diverse and will prove to be rewarding, with opportunities to progress into more prestigious roles.
Principle Accountabilities:
- Acting as a visual deterrent.
- Access & egress control.
- Random staff searches.
- Patrols of the inside and outside of premises.
Requirements:
- The job holder must comfortable standing or walking for long periods of the day, and working outside.
- Frontline Security Guarding or Door Supervision SIA license.
- Clear communication, both written and verbal.
- The job holder must be able to drive and have a full driving license.
- Excellent communication & administration skills.
- Must be punctual.
- Have basic computer knowledge.
- Experience of working on construction sites would be advantageous.
- CCTV License would be desirable.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £12.00-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
COVID-19 considerations:
No
Experience:
- working on a construction site: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- SIA Security Guard or Door Supervisor License (required)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/06/2023
Expected start date: 10/07/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Security Officer roles across Total Security and Cleaning Services Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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