Security Officer in Swindon

ASEL designs, develops and delivers fully bespoke and integrated security solutions, seamlessly bringing together people, technology and processes to achieve results-driven outcomes. Our business is underpinned by our risk advisory practice, which utilises data and insight to identify and mitigate risk, inform strategy, prevent crime and reduce cost. We believe that authenticity and transparency are vital to success, so our main objective is to always act with sincerity and integrity in order to provide a genuinely collaborative service, which customers can trust and believe in.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide visible deterrence and respond to incidents.
• Complete incident reports and collaborate with local authorities.
• Patrol the shop floor and deter criminal activity.
• Assess and identify vulnerabilities, working proactively to minimise risk.
• Liaise with management and local authorities when applicable.
• Manage vulnerable persons with empathy to avoid causing distress.
• Complete colleague and contractor searches when required in line with customer company policy.
• Digitally report incidents and use tablets/phones for daily activity planning.
• Provide detailed and legible incident reporting to assist the Client and Local Authorities.

Location: Swindon

Hours: 42 Hours

Shift Pattern: Mon (11:00-18:00), Tue, Thu, Fri (09:00-18:00), Sat (10:00-18:00), Sun (11:00-16:00)

Hourly Rate: £13.00

The Person:

To be an effective Security Officer, you will need to be a confident communicator, providing detailed verbal and written accounts of criminal activity. You should be welcoming and patient with customers, and able to handle conflict in a professional manner.

Required Experience and Qualification:

• You must have a valid SIA licence to apply for this role.
• Previous experience in a Retail Security Role is an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

Benefits:

• SIA Licence Renewal
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Investment into training
• Perkbox incentive scheme which includes discounts and an employee assistance programme
• Company uniform provided

Applicants must be able to provide a full 5-year checkable work or back to school history. Should you be selected to attend an interview, please ensure you bring your right to work documents and a recent proof of address. You must have a current SIA Guarding or SIA Door Supervisor licence to apply for this role.

Equality & Diversity:

ASEL values the diverse skills and experience of its employees and is committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all. Our objectives are that all individuals shall have equal opportunities for employment and advancement on the basis of their skills, aptitudes, and abilities. ASEL is committed to the engagement and retention of the best possible talent and to creating an environment that encourages excellence through inclusion, equality, diversity, leadership, and management.

Additional Benefits:

• Access XD recognition - rewards and discount platform
• Apprenticeship
• Employee of the month scheme £50
• 10% Club of outstanding performers who can receive large prizes and monetary rewards
• WageStream - a flexible wage application whereby you can pull your wages out sooner than payday
• EAP - Employee Assistance Programme
• Progression opportunities within the company
• Ongoing training