Security Officer recruitment agency listing
A Security Officer ensures that clients' premises are guarded, patrolled and monitored. Security procedures are carried out in order to ensure a safe environment for other members of staff and customers.
Duties and responsibilities
Recruitment agencies looking to successfully place candidates tend to seek Security Officers with a good disciplinary track record, as well as relevant SIA (Security Industry Authority) qualifications. Such qualities help to ensure that ensure that procedures are carried out in the correct, legal manner, and to maintain the safety of all concerned.
Someone undertaking a career as a Security Officer will generally have these attributes, and will exude a sense of safety and professionalism - making any customers feel safe and protected. As well as apprehending potential criminals, Security Officers may be involved in evacuations, identification of suspicious packages, the secure storage of items, and maintenance of log books. The role can include dealing with individuals who are hostile or aggressive, and so the right type of personality is important in a candidate.
Employers and salaries
Security Officers will generally be employed either by private security firms, or directly by companies including hotels, bars, and nightclubs.
Security Officer wages will usually be paid on an hourly basis, given that the hours worked by people in this role can vary drastically. Due to the occasional danger to self and level of responsibility involved, rates of compensation can be competitive when viewed with those for roles involving similar levels of training and knowledge.
Relo Recruitment Ltd - Construction and Industrial Recruitment
Security Officer - Security
Covers: England and Wales | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Buchan and London Recruitment Ltd
Security Officer - Security
Covers: Nationwide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k
Top Job Recruitment
Security Officer - Security
Covers: Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Kent | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
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TDDS Recruitment ltd
Security Officer - Security
Covers: South East England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Mango Solutions Recruitment Ltd - Security Division
Security Officer - Security
Covers: Nationwide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
Proactive Personnel Ltd
Security Officer - Security
Covers: Midlands and the North West | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
Richards Events & Recruitment Services Limited
Security Officer - Security
Covers: UK WIDE | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £60k