DS/SO Licenced Officer

Description

SGC Security Services is seeking licensed DS/SO Security Officers to join a team working on an energy construction site in Redcar.

The role involves 12-hour shifts, alternating between day (06:00–18:00) and night (18:00–06:00) on a 4-on/4-off rotation. Officers will control site access for visitors and construction traffic, as well as patrol the site perimeter using an electric vehicle to maintain security and ensure compliance with site rules.

Candidates must be over 25 years old, hold a full UK driving licence with at least one year of driving experience, and be able to commute or relocate to Redcar.

Skills and Experience

  • Valid DS/SG SIA licence.

  • Full UK driving licence (over 25 years old, no more than 6 points, at least 12 months driving experience)

  • Experience in security, security patrols, or related roles preferred

  • Excellent communication, report writing, and radio skills

  • Professional, polite, assertive, and able to remain calm under pressure

  • Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to follow procedures accurately.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Duty 1: Control entry/exit of people and vehicles, book individuals and vehicles in/out, liaise with site manager, complete daily patrol reports and incident forms, operate barrier systems

  • Duty 2: Patrol site perimeter to maintain integrity, monitor vehicle speeds, assist at the gate during peak times, complete electronic patrol forms

  • Maintain high standards of security and adherence to site rules

  • Communicate effectively with site personnel, visitors, and contractors.

Additional

  • Flexible role requiring alternating day and night shifts

  • Officers rotate between entry control and perimeter patrol duties during each 12-hour shift

  • On-site position requiring professionalism and interaction with site personnel, visitors, and delivery drivers

  • Experience in security roles preferred

  • Must hold a valid DS/SG SIA licence.

Benefits

  • PAYE rate of £12.77 per hour.
  • Access online training portal
  • Competitive pay
  • Holiday pay
  • Pension
  • Sick pay
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • BUPA Private Healthcare Plan
  • Ongoing and Funded Training Packages
  • Fitness Training & Wellness Access
  • 24-hour Staff & Family Counselling Service
  • 0% Interest Staff Loan and Wage Advancement

We also have employee schemes and recognition such as – Employee of the Month Awards, Long Services Recognition, Birthday Celebrations, Appreciation Awards, External Award Nominations and Key Staff Highlights.

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Apply Now: DS/SO Licenced Officer

If you would like to apply for the above job, please fill in the form and attach your CV if you fail to complete the application form or supply the correct documents and information you will not proceed to the next stage. SGC Security Services undertakes vetting to the BS 7858 standards and carries out enhanced criminal record checks. SGC Security Services is an equal opportunities employer.

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