Job Description:

Security Officer – Retail, Healthcare & Events

Company: Pace Protection & Training Ltd
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Bank & Ad-Hoc Opportunities
Pay: Competitive – dependent on assignment
Locations: Various sites across Kent, London and surrounding areas
Shifts: Days, nights, weekends and event work available

About the Role

Pace Protection & Training Ltd is looking to recruit professional, reliable and confident SIA Licensed Security Officers to join our growing team.

We provide security services across a range of environments, including retail premises, healthcare and hospital sites, and events. Successful applicants may be offered assignments across different locations depending on their experience, availability, training and operational requirements.

This is an ideal opportunity for officers looking for varied security work and the opportunity to develop experience across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on your assignment, your duties may include:

• Providing a professional and visible security presence

• Protecting staff, members of the public, patients, visitors and property

• Conducting regular patrols of assigned areas

• Monitoring entrances, exits and access-controlled areas

• Responding appropriately to incidents, disturbances and emergencies

• Managing conflict and challenging behaviour professionally

• Assisting with crowd management and public safety at events

• Supporting retail teams with loss prevention and incident management

• Supporting healthcare staff in maintaining a safe and secure environment

• Following site-specific Assignment Instructions and company procedures

• Accurately completing Daily Occurrence Books, incident reports and other required documentation

• Using radios, body-worn cameras and other security equipment where required

• Liaising professionally with clients, emergency services and members of the public

• Reporting incidents promptly to the appropriate supervisor or management team

Requirements

Applicants must:

• Hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guarding licence

• Have the legal right to work in the UK

• Be able to complete the required BS7858 security screening and vetting process

• Have good written and verbal communication skills

• Be professional, punctual and reliable

• Be confident dealing with members of the public

• Be able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations

• Be willing to follow company and client policies and site-specific procedures

• Be flexible regarding locations and shift patterns where possible

Previous experience within security, retail, healthcare or events is desirable but not essential for all assignments.

Additional training or qualifications may be required for certain sites. Relevant training will be discussed with successful applicants before deployment.

What We Offer

• Opportunities across a variety of security environments

• Flexible full-time, part-time, bank and ad-hoc work

• Access to additional training and development opportunities

• Opportunities to gain experience across retail, healthcare and event security

• Support from our Operations and HR teams

• Potential opportunities for progression within Pace Protection & Training Ltd

How to Apply

Please apply with an up-to-date CV and details of your current SIA licence.

Successful applicants will be contacted by our HR team to discuss their experience, availability and suitability for current assignments.

Pace Protection & Training Ltd is committed to providing professional security services and maintaining high standards of conduct, safety and customer service across all client sites.