Are you an Event Security Officer based in or around the Basingstoke area?
Perfect - keep reading! Code 9 Security is seeking SIA-licensed Event Security Officers to join our team. If you're ready to deliver excellent customer service, help keep people safe and contribute to well-run events, this could be the opportunity for you.
As an Event Security Officer, you'll be the face of our company. From warmly greeting guests to responding to emergencies, your role will be essential in helping every event run safely and smoothly.
We understand the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Our shifts are designed to accommodate your other responsibilities, and we believe in creating an enjoyable work environment. With the chance to work with fantastic clients, you'll find excitement in every assignment.
As each event differs in terms of timing and requirements, our scheduling software provides complete visibility, keeping you informed about the location, event type and responsibilities. Most shifts are weekend events.
What you'll need
This role has some non-negotiable requirements. Please check you meet all of them before applying. It means we can move your application straight to interview.
- Have a valid frontline SIA licence
- A positive approach to providing an outstanding customer experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Be happy to work outside in all weathers with a smile
- Live within a 45-minute drive of Basingstoke
- Be able to provide five-year verifiable employment or education history
- Be able to provide a five-year address history
- Be able to provide two independent referees (not family members)
Reward & benefits
You'll be a critical part of our frontline team, with real routes to specialise or move into supervisory and managerial roles as the business grows.
· Competitive hourly pay starting from £14.06 up to £18.00 per hour, depending on experience.
· Aviva Pension and Westfield Health benefits
· Early access to pay via Wagestream, because payday shouldn't be the only day you can access money you've earned
· Discounted gym membership
· Training and development with local colleges, universities and the Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM). This could include courses such as FREC 3 advanced medical training and drone training courses.
· Uniform provided (must be worn on duty)
Shift pattern
We support many events throughout the summer, so flexibility to work days, evenings, nights, weekdays and weekends is important. This is perfect if you want to pick up shifts that fit into your life.
Zero-hour contract, with pay starting from £14.06 up to £18.00 per hour.
Vetting and onboarding
As part of our process, you'll need to provide a five-year verifiable employment or education history, a five-year address history and two independent referees who are not family members. You'll also be asked to declare any adverse credit history, including CCJs, IVAs or bankruptcies, and complete a three-month probationary period. Training requirements must be completed within six months. We're unable to accept applicants with unspent criminal convictions, cautions or reprimands. A DBS Disclosure will also need to be completed.
Diversity & inclusion
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments during recruitment; just let us know what you need. A diverse team makes us better at serving the diverse communities we work in.
Armed Forces Covenant & Emergency Services
As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we guarantee an interview to members of the armed forces community (veterans, reservists, adult cadet force members) who meet the role criteria. The same guarantee extends to former uniformed and emergency services personnel, including special constabulary volunteers, retained firefighters and community first responders.
What next?
If you meet the criteria above and want to build a career in security, we'd love to hear from you. We're interviewing now for an immediate start, so please apply as soon as you can.
Pay: £14.06-£18.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- I understand that this is a zero hours contract.
Licence/Certification:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Basingstoke, Hampshire (required)
Work Location: In person
