Security officer

About the role Title – Security Officer Pay Rate – £15.00ph Location – York, YO30 Shift Timings – 4 on 4 off, 12 hour shifts, night shifts Your main responsibilities may include: Look out for, and to immediately report,…

Pay rate £15/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 6 October 2026

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About the role

Title – Security Officer

Pay Rate – £15.00ph

Location – York, YO30

Shift Timings – 4 on 4 off, 12 hour shifts, night shifts

Your main responsibilities may include:

Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site.

Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment possess the ability to take the appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage.

Use common sense and initiative by immediately involving others if a situation appears to become threatening.

To maintain professional conduct in the face of difficult situations and challenging customers.

Complete an accurate, detailed notebook entry as soon as possible after any incident, which can then be used as part of the Incident Report process.

Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to our client and theirs.

To ensure check calls are being carried out at the allocated time slot as stipulated in the Assignment Instructions (AI's).

To call emergency services and Communication Centre to report all incidents

What will you get in return?

Please note all our roles require transfer to our client on a permanent basis after 12 weeks, with the following amazing benefits being offered upon transfer.

Company-funded SIA License renewal.

Cycle to work scheme.

Smart tech – allowing employees to buy the latest tech, deducted from their salaries monthly at no additional interest.

Salary finance loans and monthly advances.

Vouchers across various retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Argos, and ASDA, as well as holidays, leisure, fashion, pets, and many more.

Save as you earn.

Life cover.

Private medical cover.

Childcare vouchers.

Private pensions.

Fantastic opportunity to join an evolving family.

Your main responsibilities may include:

Patrolling the Retail Store Premises.

Investigating Disturbances, as well as monitoring the entry and exit points of the retail store.

Confidently calling for help in emergency situations and operating theft-detecting devices.

Effectively dealing with large crowds and building positive customer relations.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following:

SIA License.

5-year checkable work/career history.

Experience in a similar role, would an advantage

Physically fit to undertake given tasks.

Possess the ability to work under pressure.

About our company

At BardWood Support Services we are recruitment specialists, supporting the facilities industry in the UK since 2015. We recognize that PEOPLE are our most valued resource and as such we aim to ensure our employees are matched within the right role that suits them, with a view to help them progress

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