Security Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Residential Security Officer
Location: Walsall
Rate: £10.50 per hour
Shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off. Covering days, nights & weekends. (0700-1900/1900-0700). GUARANTEED HOURS CONTRACT.
We have vacancies available for SIA Licensed Security Officers on a guaranteed hours contract working a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern.
Essential criteria:
- SIA license holder
- Ability to resolve problems quickly and with integrity
- Strong conflict management skills
Duties to include:
- Access Control to the property
- Regular internal and external patrols, keeping logs and reporting concerns and incidents
- Monitoring CCTV
- Patrolling and securing the area.
- Protecting the company’s assets relative to theft, assault, fire, and other safety issues.
- Communicating effectively with the client.
- Ensure the safety of Staff and Visitors.
- Escorting the residents
- Following procedures for various initiatives including fire presenting, traffic control and accident investigations.
- Guarding valuables in a secure area.
- Liaise with client in respect of Serious incidents.
- Maintaining an incident report record.
- Monitor access points – e.g., main/rear entrances, fire exits, secured ground floor windows
- Respond to all alarm activations
Momentum Security Recruitment
Established as a Security Recruitment specialist Momentum Recruitment provide a quality focused recruitment service for the provision of permanent, contract & temporary staff across the EMEA region.
Momentum Security Recruitment covers the following markets.
Corporate Security
Manned Guarding (Management & Operations)
Manned Guarding (SIA licensed Officer & site personnel staff)
Retail Loss Prevention, Audit & Fraud
Security Sales & Business Development
Facilities Management
Risk Management
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Licence/Certification:
- SIA LICENSE (required)
Shift availability:
- Night shift (required)
- Day shift (required)
Work Location: One location
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: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Security Officer roles across Momentum Security Recruitment'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 HR Consulting.
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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