Mobile Roaming Security Officer in Sittingbourne

ASEL designs, develops and delivers fully bespoke and integrated security solutions, seamlessly bringing together people, technology and processes to achieve result‑driven outcomes. As the original thinkers behind security risk modelling, which has revolutionised the industry, our business is underpinned by a risk advisory practice, utilising data and insight to identify and mitigate risk, inform strategy, prevent crime and reduce cost. This role will endeavor to support the client to deliver industry‑leading services.

As the forefront of the business, it will be expected that you will hold the best in business customer service to all stakeholders. You will be required to deploy to the highest risk areas/locations to support our client where it’s needed and take a proactive approach to new‑age guarding.

Location: Sittingbourne Kent

Hourly Rate: £12.35

Hours: Varied

Shift Pattern: Varied

Essential: Full UK manual driving licence is required to be considered for the position, vehicle provided which will be based at a specific site. Phone & Tablet are also supplied with the role.

Main Responsibilities:

• Flexibility of working location to work in line of a resource to risk within reasonable distance/cluster of locations using company vehicle.
• Patrolling an assigned cluster of stores, prioritising activities in line with intelligence.
• Providing high visibility, reassuring presence in and around our client’s premises, interacting with the clients’ colleagues and members of the public.
• Liaising with management, local authorities and Police when applicable.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients and their customers.
• Manage vulnerable persons with empathy to not cause distress.
• Completing colleague and contractor searches where required in line with agreed policy.
• Completing security checks on areas of our client’s premises.
• Clear communicator with all relevant stakeholders through all means of communication including radio usage.
• Comfortable to be able to digitally report incidents, gather intelligence and use tablets/phones for daily activity planning.
• Incident reporting and writing.
• Be able to identify a trend of criminality to support where the risk is and communicate back to the Amberstone Crime Desk.
• Operate body worn cameras and be able to activate them in line with company/safety policy.

Person Requirements:

• Desirable: SIA accreditations
• Essential: A role within the security industry, specifically in guarded services working in retail security.
• Full UK manual driving licence is required to be considered for the position.
• Valid SIA licence.
• Strong communication skills.
• Smart appearance.
• Ability to handle conflict situations in a professional manner.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 1 year front line security guarding experience.

Personal Skills/Behaviours/Qualities:

• Essential: Great communicator.
• Drives positive business ethic.
• Have good IT knowledge.
• Confident in high‑pressure situations.

Mission, Core Values & Competencies:

Embracing the company’s core values and principles in order to achieve the overall mission of the organisation. Take personal responsibility for own career development by continually assessing and adjusting personal performance and behaviour against the objectives agreed in your ASEL Integrated Security Solutions Colleague Development Plan.

Internal Relations:

It is critical that the individual has comprehensively good working internal relationships with team members and respective departments and communicate and support the company ethos effectively, whilst making sure best practice is followed. These progressive relationships will be based on a can‑do attitude with a positive thoughtful style in ensuring effective communication is carried out throughout the business, always ensuring that client service remains at the centre of what we do.

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.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis. Any changes should be made and agreed between you and your manager. The above information is not exhaustive, and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be required within the scope of the position and your capabilities. All employees are required to act professionally, cooperatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the position.

Benefits:

• Perkbox recognition – rewards and discount platform
• Apprenticeship
• Employee of the month scheme
• £50 110% 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