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Job Title: Security Guard Starting Salary: £25,185 progressing to £26,402 per annum (pro rata) Hours: 42 Location: Hertford Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Our Security Team supports the safety of staff, visitors, and property across the site, with a strong focus on out-of-hours protection. We work to create a secure and reassuring environment through a professional and proactive approach.The team’s goal is to maintain high standards of safety, reduce risk, and support business continuity. The Night Security Officer, working on a 4 on, 4 off rota, plays a key role in maintaining overnight vigilance and responding to incidents.We’re a well-established team made up of Security Officers and Supervisors, working closely with Facilities, Health &amp; Safety, and external partners like emergency services. While the team is firmly in place, there’s still room to shape future practices and contribute to ongoing improvements.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>Carry out routine patrols and inspections as directed by management.</li><li>Maintain a visible security presence at reception, welcoming visitors and handling enquiries.</li><li>Assist in managing the security office, including issuing ID cards, managing access to keys, handling lost property, and producing ID badges.</li><li>Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, ensuring clear and respectful communication with staff, visitors, and service users.</li><li>Monitor and review CCTV footage when required.</li><li>Respond promptly and effectively to site emergencies.</li><li>Identify and report any health and safety breaches encountered during duty, in line with policy.</li><li>Collaborate with fellow Security Officers to ensure smooth and secure operations.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Security Industry Authority Licensed (SIA).</li><li>Ability to work alone, using own initiative.</li><li>Flexibility to work beyond regular working hours as required.</li><li>Ability to prioritise work accordingly.</li><li>Ability to communicate to all levels both verbally and written.</li><li>Ability to deliver excellent customer service.</li><li>Proficient use of communications equipment.</li><li>The role requires frequent travel to sites across the county and you will need to be able to travel independently to these sites during times where public transport may not be available</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Basic knowledge of word, excel and outlook.</li><li>First aid certificate</li></ul>Rewarding ChallengesNight shifts on a 4 on, 4 off rota require independence, alertness, and quick thinking—especially during quieter hours. It’s a demanding but fulfilling role with real responsibility.Career DevelopmentThis role builds key skills in incident response and lone working, The rota also supports time for training and development.Driving ChangeNight Security Officers are vital to maintaining safety out of hours. Their work helps shape future security standards through consistent monitoring and reporting.This job role is within the Operational Services, level 5 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Operational servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Stuart.Letts@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Stuart.Letts@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: Week commencing 3rd NovemberBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Security Guard

<h4>Advert Information</h4>Job Title: On-Call Firefighter Location: Countywide Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce Job Duties: On-Call Firefighters Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) provide a 24 hour emergency response service for fires, road traffic collisions and other serious incidents. As well as delivering an emergency service we also deliver a range of prevention and protection activities aimed at reducing fires and other incidents, including the enforcement of Fire Safety legislation. Have you got what it takes?The On-Call element of Hertfordshire Fire &amp; Rescue Service is fundamental to our emergency cover across the county. On-Call firefighters are a group of community spirited men and women who are ‘on-call’ to respond when their pager bleeps, having been called into action by our Fire Control Centre where 999 calls are handled. Many of our On-Call firefighters have other jobs and provide important fire service cover during weekdays, evenings and weekends. What does it take?<ul><li>Be over 18 years of age when the recruit course is due to start (there is no upper age limit)</li><li>Have the right to live and work in the UK</li><li>Not have any unspent criminal convictions (if you have a criminal record, you must let us know in your application)</li><li>Be less than 4 minutes away from your chosen On-Call fire station, locations of which can be found here fire station.</li></ul>There is no upper age limit for applicants. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone able to provide daytime cover during the week.Benefits of Working for HCC:<ul><li>Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)</li><li>Excellent Career Development</li><li>Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits</li><li>Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions</li><li>Shopping Discounts</li><li>Support Groups &amp; Wellbeing Schemes</li></ul> <h4>Application Information</h4>How to Apply: Please follow the 'Apply for Job' button at the foot of the screen. On completion of your application you will receive an automated email advising that we have received your application (please check your junk mail if you do not receive this email). If you have answered incorrectly to any of the main questions your application will be rejected and you will receive another automated email to advise you of this.Driving Roles: As part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role a DVLA check will be required on appointment.Overseas Applications: We will accept applications from all applicants who already have an established right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorships for this post.<h4>Additional Information</h4>English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Why Hertfordshire: Watch our ‘Why Hertfordshire’ video. Our staff use their own words to tell their story and share their experiences of what it is like working here. Take your next step in your career.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>On-Call Firefighter Job Outline.pdf</li></ul> 





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