Mobile Response & Patrol OfficerJoin the DGCS Mobile Response Team
At , we provide professional security services across Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, and London. We are seeking professional, reliable, and motivated individuals to join our growing Mobile Response & Patrol Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for licensed security professionals looking for a varied and rewarding role in mobile security operations. Working across a range of environments, you will be responsible for responding to incidents, conducting patrols, securing premises, and ensuring client sites remain safe, compliant, and protected.
No two shifts are the same. One day you may be responding to an alarm activation at a commercial premises; the next, conducting scheduled inspections at vacant properties, carrying out compliance checks, or supporting visible deterrent patrols.
The Role
As a Mobile Response & Patrol Officer, your responsibilities may include:
- Responding to alarm activations and emergency call-outs
- Conducting mobile and foot patrols across client sites
- Carrying out locking and unlocking duties for commercial and residential premises
- Conducting high-visibility patrols to deter anti-social behaviour, trespassing, theft, and criminal damage
- Performing scheduled vacant (void) property inspections, A key part of this role includes carrying out vacant property inspections to ensure buildings remain secure, safe, and compliant.
- Completing compulsory fire alarm tests and emergency lighting checks in line with site schedules and client requirements
- Resetting fire and intruder alarm systems where authorised
- Conducting dynamic risk assessments and identifying hazards or vulnerabilities
- Producing accurate incident reports, patrol logs, and site records
- Escalating incidents and maintaining communication with the Control Room
- Supporting the safety of clients, members of the public, contractors, and colleagues
Accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail are essential in this role.
What We’re Looking ForEssential Requirements
- Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence
- Full UK manual driving licence
- Confident and competent driver
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Professional approach with excellent time management and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in dynamic situations
Desirable Experience
- Mobile patrol, keyholding, or alarm response experience
- Previous experience within the private security industry
- Experience in lone working or professional driving roles
What We Offer
- High-visibility patrol vehicles
- Professional operational equipment, including body-worn camera, radio, and tactical PPE
- 24/7 support from a fully staffed Control Room
- A varied role across multiple environments including offices, airfields, construction sites, vacant properties, and public-facing patrols
- Ongoing support and opportunities for development within a growing company
The Details
- Job Type: Full-time
- Schedule: 4 days on / 4 days off (overtime available)
- Shift Length: 10–12 hour shifts depending on operational requirements
- Start Date: Immediate
Apply Today
If you are a professional security officer seeking a varied role with responsibility, autonomy, and opportunities to develop, we would like to hear from you.
Please apply quoting Reference ID: DGCSMOBILETEAM20267
DGCS Mobile Response Team
Professional. Reliable. Responsive.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.71-£14.00 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- SIA Door Supervisor Licence (required)
- Manual Driving License (required)
Work Location: In person
