Security Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role Responsibility:
SECURITY OFFICER
Salary: £10.69 per hour
Working Hours: Permanent, Part-Time, 45.13 hours per week (avg)
Location: Manchester Magistrates Court, Manchester, M60 1PR
Do you have a passion for ensuring the safety of others? Do you love meeting new people?
At G4S Facilities Management we are passionate about the services we deliver; and our facilities management professionals are at the heart of everything that we do.
Manchester Magistrates Court handles low level criminal offences and is located in the heart of Manchester with access to great transport links.
We are looking to recruit a Security Officer to join our friendly security team to ensure site safety. This is a full-time role based at Manchester Magistrates Court working an average of 45.13 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 7am to 3:30pm, plus 1 in 3 Saturdays from 7am to 3pm.
To be successful for this role, you MUST have an SIA Door Supervisor badge to be able to progress to the next stage.
Responsibilities:
Ensuring safety of client’s staff; their building and assets.
Completing searches using hand wands; metal detector arches and x-ray equipment.
Maintaining secure environments with regular internal and external building patrols.
Car Park access control.
Monitoring CCTV.
Responding to /and dealing with emergency situations and completing incident reports.
Preparing Visitor passes.
The Ideal Candidate:
Essential Criteria:
SIA Door Supervisor Badge
Excellent communication skills
Good written English
Benefits:
While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from G4S partners and other organisations, from employee assistance provided through WeCare, to RAC cover and so much more, including the below;
Progression, training and development catered to you.
Charity work
Refer A Friend incentives
Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
Subsidised healthcare plan.
Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving.
Confidential Counselling Services
24/7 support specialising in health and medical
Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.
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: Security & Protective
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Security Officer roles across G4S'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 Security & Protective.
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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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