Event Security Officer

We are recruiting summer event security staff for a range of events across the Midlands and UK from May to September. Flexible hours from a few hours per week up to full time.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring entry points and site perimeter patrolling
• Vehicle based rapid response
• Access control - ticket and accreditation checks, guest direction and queries
• Crowd control - traffic direction, maintaining order, reporting anti social behaviour, ensuring crowd safety plans are followed
• Delivering customer service and support to guests
• Reporting any suspicious behaviour
• Directing customers around the site

Qualifications

• SIA licence in Door Supervision or Close Protection
• Excellent customer service skills; confident speaking to members of the public and helping patrons
• Smart appearance with good personal presentation
• Ability to take charge, make decisions and handle difficult situations with maturity
• Comfortable working long hours
• Checkable work history in the previous five years in accordance with BS7858
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Ability to work effectively in teams and develop strong team loyalty
• Good observational skills and initiative to act individually or collaboratively as needed
• Willingness to work away from home for several days, sometimes camping
• At least three years' experience in a security role preferred but not essential; training will be provided for the right candidates

Benefits

• Hourly rates start at £14.24 per hour (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
• Enrolment into a workplace pension
• Transport from our office in Derby to and from many events
• Online lifestyle discount portal with discounts on high street shopping, leisure, holidays, motoring, hotels, etc.
• GP helpline service - 24/7 access to a qualified GP, video call service and private prescription service
• Counselling and legal support for all employees 24/7, 365 days a year
• Discounted gym membership
• Instant access to wages - draw down up to 50% of earnings before payday
• Employee-friendly software for shift scheduling, communications and payslips
• Uncapped holiday
• Employment with an ACS accredited organisation and holders of Pacesetter status