Security Officer reference: 8054

Recruiting forSecurity Officer

LocationLarne

Pay Rate£12.74

Full timecontracted hours

Shifts Variousdays and nights - 4 on 4 off basis

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting for Security Officers to join our team at the Port of Larne and you will be a key part of the team, assuring that the area is safe and secure at all times.

The position is varied and will require you to carry out the following duties:

Securing and patrolling restricted areas of the Port, and outlying buildings.Working with the guidelines for the Department of TransportSearching goods vehicles, passenger vehicles and foot passengers traveling on the P&O FerriesUsing metal detectors and x-ray screening equipmentWorking with outside agencies to deter and detect criminality i.e. smuggling of people, animals or other offenses.Ensuring all vehicles hold the correct paperwork and identification for travel.Working as part of a Ship Escort team, accompanying trips between Larne and Cairnryan.

The role will require you to be flexible Monday to Sunday, to work a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern. This will also be covering day and night shifts.

The Ideal Candidate

You will need to be aged 18 or over, a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to provide a friendly and professional service at all times. A good IT knowledge is also key, You must be flexible and available to work on a varied shift pattern which will include days, nights and weekends. It would be a benefit to have from some security experience and your SIA licence, however its not essential, as we provide full SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence training.

Join G4S and you can also enjoy real career progression with a large international company - as the worlds leading provider of security solutions, we offer loads of training and support. Youll be in safe hands from our induction and on-site training to regular reviews and welfare checks with our managers.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year, 8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays (worked or not worked)Workplace Pension SchemeGreat 4 Savings Employee Discount SchemeProgression, training and development opportunities

About the Company

G4S is the world's leading global, integrated security company specialising in the delivery of security and related services to customers across six continents. We specialise in outsourced business processes and facilities in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. We operate in over 90 countries. We have a truly global business with large established market positions in developed markets and outstanding positions in fast growing emerging markets. G4S has a unique global footprint, employing more than 570,000 people world-wide, and are the largest security solutions provider in the world.

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 will include an interview and screening to BS7858 standards.

Given the nature of the industry, we do need to ask some questions for security and compliance purposes, but dont worry - you will only need to complete them once.

In 2021, G4S, a London-based global security company, was acquired by Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. This acquisition expanded Allied Universals footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people*, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenue of approximately $20 billion, we have the resources to deploy efficient processes and systems to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. In Europe, we have an extensive network of offices and more than 46,500 employees to support our local communities and customers. We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in todays world. Allied Universal is There for you™. For more information, please visitwww.g4s.comorwww.aus.com.

*Total workforce includes employees and subcontractors