Cover Security Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Cover Security Officer
Location: Belfast City Centre
Rate of Pay: £ 10.00 per hour
Hours of Work: Various
Days & Times of work - Various
The main purpose of the role include:
- Presenting, a smart, alert, visible and commanding security presence at all times.
- Writing complete and accurate incident reports and taking appropriate action as required on all reports passed to you at the commencement or during a duty shift
- Ensuring the safety and security of our clients’ visitors, buildings and assets by carrying out all duties in full adherence with the site assignment instructions.
- Ensure full compliance with site policies and procedures.
- Adhering to site regulations, to include fire, health and safety and evacuations.
- Ensure that all incidents, which occur during the course of your duties, are reported promptly and recorded within the guidelines laid down by the Client/Sword Security Management and are efficiently dealt with.
Essential Criteria
- A current valid SIA Licence
- Ability to deliver excellent customer service, with a positive, professional attitude
- Must be able to display a flexible approach to work with the drive to learn multiple disciplines
Desirable Criteria
- A valid current SIA CCTV Licence.
- Experience in the security industry within a similar role
- First aid certificate
- Customer Service Training
Sword Security (NI) Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.00 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- SIA Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: SWCSOB/0223/DMc
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 Cover Security Officer roles across Sword Security'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 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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