Security Officer

At G4S we are continuing to play our part in supporting the government in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. The requirement for safety and security is really needed right now, so we’re looking to recruit SIA Security Officers to join our team in helping to protect and facilitate the COVID-19 Testing Centres during these difficult and uncertain times. Not only could play a part in securing these sites over the next 6 - 12 months, but you will also have the opportunity to join our expanding team in readiness for when the UK returns to normal and the events industry kicks off again! We have work available across the sports, entertainment and music industries, spanning the whole of the UK - so you will have the opportunity to be a part of the events you love. Based on a testing site, your role will include the following: Visitor Coordination – checking people have appointments and are directed through to the correct part of the time. Customers have the option of having the test completed by healthcare professionals or to self-test. Directing Traffic – making sure that cars are directed to specific car parking ports where tests can be administered or to a self-test station and explaining what to do with a completed test. Access Control – checking that customers have appointments or checking the credentials of workers or subcontractors coming into the site. Help answer questions – Being empathetic towards customers and helping to answer any questions that they may have. Social Distancing – making sure that customers are following protocols and on walk-in stations are socially distancing themselves, particularly if a queue is forming. Reporting any security breaches to supervisors or managers and helping deal with any emergency situations including evacuations in accordance with site procedures. The shifts for the testing centres are typically 8 - 10 hours long, with both day (between 07:00 - 19:00) and night (19:00 - 07:00) shifts available, on a rotation of 4 days on and 4 days off. If you have security experience and hold your SIA licence then you can do this! You will just need to complete the following application form and one of our Recruiters will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Our recruitment and selection process is currently being conducted remotely, this will include a video interview and screening to BS7858 standards. Join G4S today to be part of the action and help deliver critical COVID-19 services as well as getting ready for some of the UK’s most watched and iconic events to return in 2021! Click apply to be redirected to our careers website to complete your application. As this is a security role we’re required by law to ask a number of screening questions. You’ll only have to do this once to be eligible to work for G4S at any of our world famous events and we’ve made this as quick as possible so that you can soon enjoy being a part of the action. Valid SIA Licence