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Tactical Security Options Ltd NEEDS YOU; we at Tactical require delegates who have a valid SIA Door Supervisor license, STREET patrol tasks, and sites in the Ulverston area and Lake District Cumbria.

Tactical Security Options Ltd is a Lancaster based private security company, providing advice, guidance and security provisions to a variety of clients, covering Lancashire to Cumbria and surrounding areas.

ALL Delegates MUST Be:
MUST have a reliable vehicle to use as part of your role to travel to work
Able to make their own way to work, to the above areas of designated work
Able to work at short notice, due to the demands of the task
MUST live within one hour of the Ulverston and the lake district
Very smart and presentable at all times
Polite, approachable, positive and professional
Able to make good sound decisions based on a dynamic risk assessment of the situation
Very observant and vigilant at all times, and have good concentration abilities
Punctual and arrive on site fifteen minutes before your shift starts on site location
Reliable, trustworthy, honest and adaptable with excellent time management skills
Able to prove you hold a valid SIA licence appropriate to the sector you are working within
Able to demonstrate good working ethics and attitude, with a flexible attitude to working a variety of shift patterns, as per operational needs
Able to work the majority of weekends from a Saturday to a Sunday including bank holidays
Able to provide on request a five year checkable work history to BS7858 vetting and screening
Able to communicate and understand FULLY in spoken and written English essential for this demanding role
Able to write clear written reports at the end of EVERY shift in a clear manner
Able to understand mobile phone technology and other IT systems
Able to get to work and home again without needing assistance
Available and contactable where reasonably practicable for work including fastball tasks
Able to take guidance, instructions, and take constructive feedback
Able to carry out any reasonable task given to you from the management of Tactical or SITE point of contact if agreed by TSO
The Role, Duties and Responsibilities will include the following, and more:
Upholding any current laws, bylaws, regulations, policies, procedures and guidance where necessary for the site or task
Follow all assignment instructions or procedures
Identification and authority to be on site checks as per the site instructions
Customer friendly, focused, meeting & greeting of visitors, customers, members of the public, externally as well as any other bodies or agencies
Risk assessing and vetting the suitability of visitors and members of the public, who may wish to enter or leave the location as tasked
Carrying out excellent observation and monitoring of visitors, or members of the public lawfully or unlawfully for any breaches of site security, or anything that could jeopardise the health & safety of people, environment or the sites operational working procedures
The lawful ejection or removal of visitors, members of the public or persons unlawfully on the site and or not abiding by the site instructions as agreed, or following policies or procedures
Excellent verbal and written communication at all levels, from customers, clients and Tactical supervisory or management team
Ensure all procedures and risk assessments are followed at all times
Attend training courses to develop knowledge and understanding of the industry, task or sector
Following any security, fire and health, safety or environmental procedures were necessary or required to do so
Completing FULLY on site ALL incident and duty logs as required, and electronic duty reports at the end of shift as operational procedures require
Adhering to any assignment site instructions, COVID-19 policies or Tactical procedures regarding COVID-19 or other related issues for when on site
Required locations of work:
We have tasks; work in the Ulverston area and the Lake District Cumbria (exact locations confidential)

Suggested hours of work:
We have bespoke hours of work to meet most delegates’ needs and work life balance. However this role is as per operational needs, it’s mainly most weekends, covering from Thursday to Sunday on a regular or temporary basis, these shifts will be six or more hours or can be topped up with similar patrols adding an additional five hours to the shift.
Required experience:
Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence
Valid SIA Close Protection Licence with the additional top up to cover Door supervision and or CSAS
Experience of working in the security industry (non-essential) as on site induction and training will be given
Salary:
A competitive hourly rate above minimum wage starting from £12.50 per hour plus, based on the assignment or site and tasks undertaken, paid weekly and bonus loyalty scheme, payee. In addition the pay scale raises as per your performance capabilities. And (Fuel allowance) as per assignment.
Job Type:
Temporary, part time or full time.
Continued Professional Development:
We at Tactical are a well established security, training and development provider. So we encourage training and development of its employees, further training and development, FREE training to ALL employees with over sixty courses to choose from. We also encourage promotion within the ranks, with possibilities of Team Leading, Supervisory or Management roles.
Other Information:
We at Tactical offer FREE training, FREE uniform, FREE PPE, discount scheme of purchased goods, services from selected suppliers.
Additional Information:
Tactical Support Officer: Full Job Description
Are You Seeking a Career in Security That Makes a Difference in our communities?

We are opening our recruitment for SIA Tactical Support Officers (TSOs) and we want you to join us, make a difference.

As the key link with communities across Cumbria, our TSO’s play a critical and visible role in helping keep our communities stay safe, identifying, reporting and protecting members of the public, the vulnerable, helping prevent harm and anti social behaviour.
In return, we offer you a good rate of pay, great training experiences, opportunities for progression, and to achieve qualifications, in addition for some of the tasks a professional qualification – in Community Safety, – with the pride and personal reward that comes from helping others in need.

Please be advised that we may be required to close the advert early should we receive a large number of applications so we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
The Role Our TSO’s play a vital part in keeping Cumbria safe, and have done since 2015 with community street patrols. Being a TSO offers a challenging, yet incredibly rewarding career, within the security industry. Working alongside other agencies such as, local business owners, police, local authority to prevent and tackle local issues; you will be out and about on the streets of Ulverston over the festive period, with a friendly smile building relationships within the community and winning the trust of the public.

You will encounter a range of situations from dealing with anti-social behaviour, calls of assistance from late night venues, and door staff, gathering evidence, taking statements from victims of crimes, providing reassurance and helping resolve community challenges. As a TSO you are the face of the community, ensuring we meet our aims and objectives of our partners in community safety.

There are a range of duties/responsibilities some are listed below:
Going on highly visible foot patrols.
Reassuring the public after minor crimes or anti-social behaviour.
Responding to assistance support from the public, licensed premises.
Building relationships with the community, and business leaders.
Working with young people and local issues of anti social behaviour.
Making visits to licensed premises and local businesses to gather intelligence, and support them.
Collecting CCTV evidence.
Carrying out missing person enquiries.
Protecting members of the public and crime scenes until police officers arrive.
Providing customer service, crime prevention and personal safety advice, and information on local attractions.
Offering support at large public gatherings, such as events and public gatherings.
While TSO’s do not have the same powers of arrest like the police, other than citizens power of arrest.
By successfully completing the recruitment process, you will join Tactical Security Options Ltd as a TSO.
You will be given the best possible training, and put with experienced TSOs.
Could This Be You?
As the first point of contact for the community, you will require excellent communication skills, a good listener, calm, confident and compassionate. Think through the challenges and find solutions. Above all, you’ll simply care about the community and want to do what you can to keep it safe.
You MUST have a valid SIA Door Supervisors licence.
The role of a TSO can be very challenging, but also incredibly rewarding. If you want to help keep your community safe, then join us now and help make a difference, together.

Are You Eligible?
The following are our key eligibility criteria:
Hold a GCSE A*-C (4-9) or level 2 functional skills qualification in both English and Maths.
Hold a valid Level 2 SIA Door Supervisors licence.
At point of application.
Be aged 18 years or over (on the day you submit your application).
Hold a valid Level 2 SIA Door Supervisors licence.
Have lived in the UK for three continuous years, immediately prior to application.
Have leave to enter or leave to remain and work in the UK for an indefinite period.
Have a full UK manual driving licence (by the time of appointment).
Not be a current or previous member of a proscribed terrorist organisation or group.
Not have tattoos which could cause offence visually.
Not have six penalty points or more on your driving licence.
Not have served a prison sentence.
What We Offer You
We value all our staff and provide many benefits.
For TSOs the pay and holiday benefits are as follows:
Starting wage of £12.50 ph plus fuel allowance, holiday pay, pension scheme.
Fully-funded online training.
Additional training.
A competitive benefits package including pension, flexible benefits, employee assistance programme for advice and counselling, access to discounts / savings.
A progressive approach to flexible working and potential for a career break (after two years’ service).
Diversity Statement
Tactical Security Options Ltd, have a strong commitment to promoting equality, diversity and being an inclusive employer, with an aim of employing a workforce that represents and reflects the all of the diverse communities it serves. We have worked really hard to create a safe, open and inclusive culture. We have a range of staff networking groups to provide specific support and advice and we are proud to be members of Disability Confident.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities so, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status or religious beliefs. We actively encourage individuals from under- represented groups to apply. To find out more visit our page. https://www.tacticalsecurityoptions.co.uk

In addition you MUST have reliable transport to get to these locations.
Application process:
if you feel you can meet ALL of the criteria for this dynamic role, then we would like to hear from you. Either email us for more information and an application pack, on: dave@tacticalsecurityoptions.co.uk or visit www.tacticalsecurityoptions.co.uk