Part-Time Security Support Officer

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and professional Security Support Officer to join our team at a key customer site in Standlake, Oxford. As a family-run business established in 1992, we pride ourselves on being the security specialists for Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and beyond. We value integrity and teamwork above all else, and we are looking for someone who shares those same values.

This is a permanent, part-time position that offers the stability of working with an experienced, local team. You will be provided with full site-specific training, a company uniform, and all the safety equipment you need to do the job well.

What You'll Be Doing

You will play a vital role in maintaining site security and providing a helpful, professional presence. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Managing site access and egress.
• Conducting regular internal and external security patrols.
• Verifying identification for visitors and contractors.
• Monitoring deliveries entering and leaving the site.
• Responding promptly and professionally to alarms or incidents.
• Maintaining accurate logs and incident reports.
• Communicating clearly with your colleagues and management.
• Providing high-quality customer service to everyone on site.

Working Pattern

This is a permanent part-time role based on a rotating shift pattern. You will be required to work across a seven-day operation, covering both day and evening shifts.

What We Need From You

To be successful in this role, you’ll need a practical, professional approach and the ability to work well as part of a team.

• Licensing: A valid SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guard licence is essential.
• Experience: Previous experience in the security industry is required.
• Vetting: You must be able to provide a full five-year employment history and undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Reliability: You must have your own transport to reach the site in Standlake, including at short notice.
• Documentation: You must have the right to work in the UK.

While not required, experience in customer service or working on commercial/industrial sites is a bonus.

What We Offer

We believe in supporting our people. When you join SPS Security, you are joining a business that values your contribution and offers genuine stability:

• Competitive Pay: £13.78 per hour.
• Full Training: Comprehensive site-specific induction.
• Equipment: Company-provided uniform and all necessary safety gear.
• Pension: Workplace pension scheme.
• Development: Opportunities to further your skills, including company-funded First Aid training following successful employment.
• Support: Access to a dedicated, experienced management team who are here to help you succeed.

SPS Security is an SIA-approved contractor and holds ACS accreditation, ensuring we maintain the highest standards of professional service for our clients and our staff.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

Access and egress control Conducting internal and external security patrols Challenging individuals and verifying identification Checking deliveries entering and leaving site Responding promptly to alarms and incidents Recording information accurately and communicating with management Following site procedures and customer instructions Completing reports and documentation professionally Providing excellent customer service at all times

Why join the SPS team?

At SPS Security, we don't just fill positions; we build teams. Since 1992, we’ve grown from a family-run business into a leading security specialist across our regions. While we have grown, we’ve kept the local, approachable culture that defines who we are.

When you join us, you’re joining a company that values reliability, integrity, and good people above all else. Here is what you can expect:

• Stability and longevity: We pride ourselves on holding long-term contracts. This provides our team with the job security that is often missing in the industry.
• A supportive environment: You will be backed by a management team that knows you by name, not just by your clock-in number. We believe in open, honest communication.
• Genuine career paths: We prefer to promote from within. Whether you are looking for long-term consistency or a stepping stone to further responsibility, we provide the guidance and professional development to help you get there.
• Local roots: As a regional specialist, we understand the value of working close to home. You’ll be part of a team that knows the local area and cares about the communities we serve.

The Role

• Rate of pay: £13.78 per hour.
• Contract: Permanent, part-time.
• Shift Pattern: To keep our operations running smoothly, you will work a rotating shift pattern that includes days and evenings across a seven-day rota.
• Requirements: No SIA license is required for this specific role. We value your attitude and reliability above all else.

We are looking for someone who wants to be part of a dependable team. If you’re honest, hardworking, and looking for a role with a company that actually looks after its people, we’d like to hear from you.

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