Protective Services Officer - Response Team

Job Advert: Protective Service Officer Preston

Location: PR4 1AX Preston
Hours: 42 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Days nights and weekends
Rate of Pay: 16.07 per hour

As a Protective Service Officer in our Response Team youll be part of a dynamic group based in the North West of England. Your primary function will be to carry out shortterm deployments to protect assets abroad typically lasting 24 nights depending on client needs. These deployments often occur at short notice adding an element of excitement and urgency to your role. Additionally you will provide resilience at our clients site in Warton and other locations across the UK as needed ensuring that our clients assets are always safeguarded.

What We Offer:

Competitive pay at 16.07 per hour
Varied shift pattern including days nights and weekends
Career growth opportunities
Supportive and professional team environment
Full training and uniform provided

Your Role:

• Asset Protection: Safeguard client properties equipment and personnel by maintaining a secure environment. Implement effective deterrence strategies against theft vandalism or other threats.

• Mobile Protection: Travel between client locations as needed ensuring seamless security coverage and rapid response to potential risks.

• Surveillance & Monitoring: Operate and monitor security systems including CCTV fire alarms and access controls to detect and prevent unauthorized activities.

• Incident & Emergency Response: Act swiftly in case of emergencies including security breaches medical incidents or fire alarms. Liaise with emergency services and follow established protocols.

• Security Protocol Enforcement: Adhere to and enforce site security procedures including visitor management ID verification and controlled access measures.

• Stakeholder Support: Provide assistance and guidance to employees visitors and contractors while ensuring a professional and reassuring security presence.

• Professional Conduct & Presentation: Maintain a smart and professional appearance acting as a trusted representative of both the client and security team.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For:

• Valid SIA Licence (essential)

• Must have a valid UK driving licence with access to own vehicle

• Previous security or protective service experience (preferred but not essential)

• Strong communication and observational skills

• Ability to remain calm professional and decisive under pressure

• High level of integrity and reliability

• Availability to work a flexible shift pattern

• Must be a British citizen by birth or have held a British passport for a minimum of 5 years

• Must have a 5year checkable work history

If youre ready to take on a rewarding and challenging role with a competitive salary and career progression opportunities wed love to hear from you!

Apply today and become a valued member of our team!

Additional Information :

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Why Choose Securitas UK

At Securitas UK we are on a mission to make the world a safer place driven by our core values of Integrity Vigilance and Helpfulness. We foster empowerment innovation and growth offering industryleading training and career development opportunities.

What You Can Expect

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We are an allinclusive employer embracing individuality and diversity as key to our success. Our belonging strategy focuses on:

• Career Growth: Clear pathways from apprenticeships to leadership programs.
• Inclusive Leadership: A culture of respect transparency and collaboration.
• Fair Pay & Benefits: Competitive equitable compensation and benefits.

Our Commitment to You

We support our workforce through initiatives such as:

• Employee Networks Safe spaces to connect and influence policies for change.
• Race at Work Charter & Armed Forces Covenant Supporting equality and inclusion.
• Disability Confident Employer Ensuring accessibility with our Reasonable Adjustment Passport. With our Level 2 Disability Confident Employer Certification We commit to guaranteeing an interview to anyone who discloses a disability at screening providing they live within the location requirements.
• Health & Wellbeing Programs Mental health support and workplace wellness.
• Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification Leading inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals.

We celebrate diversity yearround with events like BSL Week International Womens Day PRIDE and Black History Month and so much more!

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime