Events and Match-day Security Officer - Burnley - #1705576

Event and Match-day Security Officer - Burnley

£13.75 Per Hour

G4S Events Team are looking for SIA (DS) Licensed Officers to join our team, working at Burnley FC and other events in the surrounding areas.

Burnley is a key location for G4S Events – not only will you be working at Burnley Football Club, but you will also have an opportunity to be part of broader music and sporting events across the region. If you’re open to travel we even have opportunities to be part of some of the biggest events across the UK.

You will need to be available for match days, which could be during the evening or at the weekend. Within the broader G4S Events business we can also offer you opportunities to suit your lifestyle, whether it’s flexible ad hoc hours, or working 40+ hours a week, we have a wide range of shifts available.

Our Event Security Officers provide a visible reminder that safety is our number one priority for visitors and staff. Which means you could be inside or outside, on your feet showing people where to go, checking tickets at entry, monitoring the crowd and managing the car parking facilities. Wherever you are, you’ll be the fun, helpful and friendly face representing G4S.

Responsibilities

As an Events Security Officer you will be responsible for securing the venues, staff and visitors for our customers. This may include:

• Carrying out pre and post event safety checks, ensuring compliance with safe working procedures
• Searching visitors on entry to venues
• Ensuring that no prohibited or restricted items are taken into the secured zones within the venues
• Monitoring visitors, crowd movements and behaviour to identify potential issues or incidents and to take appropriate action as necessary
• Dealing with visitor/crowd disruptions
• Securing licensed and hospitality areas
  
  
  

Benefits

• Perks at Work Scheme - access to a wide range of employee benefits which include discounts in over 20 different categories ranging from Electronics, Home Appliances, Food & Groceries, Car Buying, Travel, Fitness, and more.
• WeCare - A full range of virtual health and wellbeing services that offers you and your family 24/7 access to thousands of experts such as Medical, dental, financial services.
• Holiday Leave
• Career progression
• Training Opportunities
• Free travel (to qualifying events).
  
  
  

You will just need to complete the following application form and one of our Recruiters will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Our recruitment and selection process will include an interview and screening to BS7858 standards.

Given the nature of the industry, we do need to ask some questions for security and compliance purposes, but don’t worry - you will only need to complete them once.

In 2021, G4S, a London-based global security company, was acquired by Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. This acquisition expanded Allied Universal’s footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people*, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenue of approximately $20 billion, we have the resources to deploy efficient processes and systems to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. In Europe, we have an extensive network of offices and more than 46,500 employees to support our local communities and customers. We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you. For more information, please visit www.g4s.com or www.aus.com .

• Total workforce includes employees and subcontractors