Security Officer

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

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