Security Officer

Vigilant; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security firm in the UK seeks a Security Officer for their team at Darlington Memorial Hospital. This full-time role involves providing a professional security presence, engaging with clients, and ensuring the safety of the premises. Candidates must hold an SIA DS licence and possess excellent communication and time-management skills. Benefits include training opportunities, competitive pay, and a variety of employee benefits. Join a dynamic team committed to security excellence.

Benefits

Full and ongoing training

Competitive annual leave

Company uniform provided

Pay rate £12.21 per hour

Shift pattern – 4 on, 4 off

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Essential to have an SIA DS licence.
• Strong communication and administration skills are required.
• Must have a reliable and organized work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional security presence.
• Conduct patrols and site inspections.
• Engage with clients and visitors throughout each shift.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer care awareness

Reliability

Time-management skills

Education

SIA DS licence

First aid training

IT literacy

Job description

Vigilant Security are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team at Darlington Memorial Hospital on a full‑time, permanent contract. This position may suit anyone who has previous experience within the Security, Hospitality or Customer Service Industry, or someone looking to start a new career. You must be able to work as part of a team and be able to carry out specific instructions set by the client. As an approved SIA ACS Contractor, Vigilant Security sits at the top 5 % of security providers, benchmarking the high quality of procedures and training apologies all staff undergo.

Your Role

You will provide a professional, responsive, and observant security presence. The Security Officer duties on this site are varied and will include reception duties, customer‑facing duties, patrol, and site inspections. Communication and customer service skills are essential as you will engage with clients and visitors throughout each shift. A high‑quality of security will be given while staying alert to any potential risks or threats to the location, its assets, and people.

Benefits of working with us

• Full and ongoing training with a view for career development and opportunities to progress.
• Competitive annual leave.
• Company uniform provided.
• Pay rate £12.21 per hour.
• Shift pattern – 4 on, 4 off.
• Option to join HSF, which offers money back for you and your family on healthcare expenses such as dental and optical services.
• Employee app so you have access to the latest company announcements.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.

About us

Vigilant Security covers a range of security‑related services including manned guarding, mobile patrols, and keyholding. We currently employ 1,000 members of staff Tə the UK and pride ourselves on delivering seamless service to our clients. With an annual turnover of £45 million and a forecast for continued growth over the next five years, we are invested in people, accredited with Investors in People Gold, and prioritise staff welfare, support and development.

Candidate requirements

• SIA DS licence essential.
• Excellent communication & administration skills.
• Reliability with excellent time‑management skills.
• Smart, well‑groomed and confident.
• Customer care awareness.
• Telephone/switchboard skills.
• First aid training would be an advantage.
• IT literacy would be an advantage.
• Fully comprehensive five‑year work/education history.

We are an equal‑opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.