Self-employed Security Guard
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Position Overview & Specifications
Duties include:
As a Security Officer you will support the contract, ensuring that the client’s premises, equipment, and staff are protected in accordance with the Assignment instructions, whilst always maintaining a quality service. You will ensure security processes and functions are followed.
We are looking for a Security Officer who has excellent time management and organisations skills. To enable them to complete day-to-day duties, which include but are not limited to: Patrolling and securing the area, responding to alarms and emergencies.
The ideal Security Officer will have a personal interest in resolving issues that they are faced with and thrive off being accurate in all duties, documentation completion and providing the highest quality in procedures they follow. Whilst working here with us at Lockdown security you will be required to complete check calls and book on/off during your day-to-day duties.
As a Security Officer you will be required to follow various initiative including fire prevention, traffic control, accident investigations and monitoring access and egress. Report on all Health and Safety issues in accordance with company guidelines. We are looking for a candidate who takes pride in their appearance and professional standards, with the willingness to adopt a total quality approach to every aspect of their work.
When Lockdown security carry out the recruitment process, we shall recruit as an equal opportunities’ employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £10.50-£11.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Experience:
- security (required)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- SIA (required)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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 Self-employed Security Guard roles across Lockdown Security Specialists Limited'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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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