Security Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Rapid is one of UK premier and leading independent providers of security services with over 100 years’ combined experience within security sector. Our strength is to clearly understand customer’s security requirements by identifying new and emerging threats, efficient working practices and honest customer care. We always concentrate on delivering targeted, dedicated and appropriate Soft service to our customers of all types. We have flexibility to provide tailored-made security solutions and services in the United Kingdom that will meet specific needs and budget of each client. As an independent Security provider our Core Value are based upon Fidelity, Trust, Integrity, Cooperation and Communication.We are London based Facilities management company and have Offices across UK.
Our mission is to provide best and cost effective security services to our esteemed customers according to their needs and within their allocated budget.We make every effort to uphold highest standards of integrity by providing security services to our clients and public in general. Our staffs form the foundations upon which Rapid is built and therefore welfare system for our employees is kept at highest standards at all times. It is also our commitment to improve security, integrity and interpersonal skills of our employees so they can achieve highest standards set by security industry and by our clients. We as a team make every effort to be on forefront to create employment opportunities through service recognition especially in economic hard times.
We're looking for candidates to join our professional Security Team for the following shifts: Day, Night and Early Morning. The successful candidates will be responsible for serving as a security officer and customer service representative at our facility, working directly with the public and providing a safe environment to our clients. The ideal security officer is detail-oriented, has strong interpersonal skills and can manage stressful situations.
Responsibilities:
- Protect a company's assets by monitoring and reporting problems and potential criminal activity to supervisors.
- Know how to use a variety of methods to protect the identity, safety, and property of a company by enforcing policies and procedures.
- Be able to avoid potential problems and identify possible solutions.
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £9.50-£10.50 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends only
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sheffield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- One Year Security (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- SIA (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: RSS - Southampton
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 Security Officer roles across Rapid Security Services Ltd'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 £10 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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