SIA Security Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Please see the duties below:
- Performance to be measured against agreed KPIs in line with physical security requirements;
- Carry out reception duties;
- Facilitating site inductions/site visitors/contractors and managing associated admin;
- Low-security key control;
- Guards to assist with staff to refuel site vehicles, fuel pumps are unlocked, and records maintained and secured on completion;
- Guards to assist with taking an effluent sample from the effluent plant (training will be given);
- Cctv operations and pid system monitoring;
- Control room duties, including radio comms, etc.;
- Fire & intruder alarm monitoring;
- Responding to on-site incidents effectively and following site procedures for escalating and resolving incidents as outlined in the plan and supporting documents. (training will be given for STE-specific requirements);
- Undertake site emergency key roles; (training will be given);
- An agreed percentage of vehicle searches looking to ensure persons within are who they say they are, are permitted to access the site, are not carrying any suspect items/ hazmats;
- Vehicle patrols;
- Foot patrols;
- Touchpoint routes;
- Where required, provide accurate descriptor/written reports;
- Liaise with police Scotland and any other agencies as required.
Requirements:
- Outstanding surveillance and observation skills;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Ability to exercise good judgment;
- Working knowledge of public safety, security operations, and procedures.
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 SIA Security Officer roles across 1st Shield Security Service'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 £13 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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