Security Officer General Application
Location: Nationwide
Posted: 03/07/2024
We’re exceptional proud to have one of the most dedicated, passionate and highly qualified teams in the security sector. Become the next prodigy in security.
We’re exceptional proud to have one of the most dedicated, passionate and highly qualified teams in the security sector. Become the next prodigy in security.
We’re driven by our core virtues of Humility, Passion and People First in all that we do, including recruitment and training processes.
We’re incredibly proud to support our veterans and their families, and security is the ideal sector for those with a military background.
As part of our commitment to recognising the stellar efforts of everyone at Churchill, we hold quarterly excellence award ceremonies.
In addition to recognising outstand contributions, we’re also keen to recognise those who’ve been with us for a longer period of time.
With one of the industry’s most well-established reputations for quality, Churchill Support Services are the ideal choice for kickstarting your career in the security sector. We offer exceptional avenues for progression and development, through both our superb training platform and in-house support and growth networks.
You’ll find that best reflected in our leadership and senior management teams, more than half of whom have started at the company in a different position before working their way up the pyramid through sheer determination, hard work, and innovation. There’s always an opportunity to learn, to grow and to progress here at Churchill.
We’re exceptional proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident employer, ensuring equal opportunities and inclusivity for all.
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While we’re always focused on providing the best possible services for our clients, we understand that we need to do the same for our colleagues, too. We’ve tailormade every single one of our benefits, using feedback from all of our staff members, to ensure we not only provide what people are looking for, but what’s ultimately going to be useful and meaningful.
From our newly implemented employee discount schemes at a huge variety of different stores and retailers, to the more traditionally expected pension contributions and generous holiday allowance, we’re committed to giving back to those who’ve made, and continue to make, Churchill Support Services the successful company it is.
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We’re the UK’s leading security provider, offering custom-built solutions for a huge range of industries, ranging from essential security for schools and NHS facilities, to mobile guards huge warehouses and manufacturing plants. That exceptional reputation is something we’ve upheld since our inception more than 27 years ago.
We’ve always sought to ensure that expertise with formal accreditation, and our recent position as the UK’s #1 ACS-approved security firm is concrete evidence of that. Coupled with our full SIA accreditation, you’re always guaranteed a superb experience, and one that matches with what you’d expect from one of the security industry’s trailblazers.
To become a security guard in the UK, you will need a front line SIA Licence (also called an SIA badge or SIA accreditation). It’s illegal to undertake any licensed security without having this.
Before you can get an SIA licence, you’ll also need to undertake what’s called “licence-linked” training. This provides you with all the training you need to effectively complete your duties. For example, if you want to become a security guard, you’ll need to complete a Level 2 Award for Working as a Security Officer in the Private Security Sector.
Once you’ve completed this training, you’re then able to apply for your SIA Licence. To successfully get your licence, you will need to:
Although no two days are the same when you work as a security officer, there are certain duties that are essential in the role. These include:
As a nationwide security provider, we’re always recruiting throughout the UK. We’ve got sites up and down the country, and we’re constantly on the lookout for passionate and enthusiastic security professionals. You can find our general security office application at the top of this page.
Alternatively, if you’re looking for a specific region, or you’d like a job in our Head Office in Chorley, we’re also actively recruiting for permanent positions. Check out our full listings further up this page to discover more.
As you’ll have seen from this page, we’re conscious that we only have the successes and superb reputation we do because of the people we have. We’re a People First employer for a reason – we want to give back as much as we know the people who work for Churchill put in.
Our benefits are great proof of that, but it extends far beyond those. We cultivate a culture of positivity, development and growth for everyone, and reward that with awards, opportunities and progression. Plus, with constantly evolving initiatives and new schemes coming to fruition on a regular basis, the next expansion is just around the corner.
You do not need to have any past work experience or academic qualifications to work as a security guard. You only need to meet the requirements of the SIA licensing process. However, if you’ve got past experience in a similar field (such as the police, fire brigade, military, or in-house security), this can be extremely helpful, and mean you get paid an additional premium.
There are a few different skills which will also be very handy to have as a security guard. These include:
The amount you get paid can vary depending on the amount of shifts you do, as well as where you’re based (guards who live and work in London will get paid an additional premium, for example). The average salary will ranges from £18,000 to £32,000 per year, according to government estimates and the current Minimum Wage figures.
At Churchill Support Services, we take that a step further. All of our security guards are paid what’s called the National Living Wage, meaning they earn above what’s normally expected of security officers. More information on what and how you’ll be paid can be found on the individual job advertisements above.
Simply click on the job advertisement you’re interested in above, and fill out your details on the provided form. You’ll also have an opportunity to attach your CV, write out a personal statement, and leave any additional comments.
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