Security Officer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Gateshead
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£25,376 / year
CATEGORY
Security
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SKILLS

SIA License Customer Service Security First Aid Communication Patrolling Incident Response

FULL DESCRIPTION

The Metrocentre Security Officer will maintain exemplary standards of security and customer service to customers and retailers. The role is public facing with officers acting in a professional and courteous manner at all times. This role ensures the centre is a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

**Salary £25,376**

This Role Attracts

  • Full time permanent role on a fixed shift pattern
  • 40 hour per week contract (paid for breaks)
  • Annual Bonus
  • Free onsite parking
  • Public transport links at the Metrocentre
  • Free uniform provided
  • Paid for SIA licence renewal / Upskill / First Aid
  • Break Room / Kitchen / TV Room / Locker room / Shower facilities
  • Counter Terrorism Training

Key Responsibilities

  • To be part of a team in a permanent rostered shift pattern covering days and late shifts.
  • Interaction with all visitors / tenants in the centre, delivering a first-class customer service going the extra mile.
  • Professional, friendly, courteous, and helpful, looking for opportunities to interact with everyone in the centre.
  • To ensure a smart appearance, adhering to the uniform policy.
  • Must be able to work with external agencies including local authorities and law enforcement.
  • Ensure a timely, effective response to all security incidents / Provide support to third party contractors / visitors ensuring all site procedures and policies are followed.
  • Carry out proactive patrols of the centre focusing on public safety and suspicious activity.
  • Carry out Counter Terrorism Training reinforcing our security strategy
  • Manage unauthorised access by excluded persons.
  • Respond to the site radio system, maintaining professional radio procedures at all times.
  • Accurate completion of site records / reference materials including Health & Safety records, Incident Forms.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

  • · Own transport / use of public transport
  • · SIA Door Supervision or Guarding Licence
  • · Experience of working in a customer focussed environment
  • · First aid qualified or willing to work towards qualification

Desirable:

  • · CCTV SIA Licence
  • · Professional or further qualification in Security
  • · Experience of working in a security role within a customer focussed environment

COMPETENCIES

  • · Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • · Able to articulate clearly and credibly with all staff.
  • · Capability to work unsupervised and take responsibility
  • · Aptitude to remain calm under pressure
  • · Smart appearance
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