S-Type Security & Solutions

07/10/2026

GP Dog Handler Required 🚨

We are after 2 to 3 Dog handlers to join our team on a full-time basis

Location:
Multiple locations across Essex

Rate: £15:50 per hour starting out
Times: 19:00 until 07:00
07:00 until 19:00
Must have their own vehicle and up to standards
Must be Nasdu or the equivalent

Payment Terms: 2 weeks
Job: looking after vacant properties

📞 Stephen
S-type security - 01245 931 598

28/09/2026

WE RUN WEEKEND COURSES.

Start Your Career in the Private Security Industry

Become a Qualified SIA Door Supervisor with S-Type Training Academy

Looking for a new career, extra income, or a role where no two days are the same? Our Full SIA Door Supervisor Course, including Emergency First Aid, gives you everything you need to gain the qualifications required to apply for your SIA Door Supervisor Licence.

Why train with S-Type Training Academy?

✔ SIA Licence-linked training
✔ First Aid qualification included
✔ Experienced, professional instructors
✔ Practical, confidence-building training
✔ Highfield Qualifications Approved Centre
✔ Proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant

Whether you're aiming to work in security at events, retail, licensed venues, corporate sites, or festivals, we'll provide the knowledge and practical skills to help you succeed.

📅 Course Date: 7th of November 2026
📍 Venue: Unit 11, Waterhouse Business Centre, 2 Cromar Way, Chelmsford, CM1 2QE

Limited Spaces Available – Book Today!

Take the first step towards a rewarding career in the security industry with a trusted local training provider.

26/09/2026

18/09/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊?

The UK security sector is diverse — each role requires specific skills, training, and responsibilities. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the main types of officers you’ll find across the industry:

• 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒄 / 𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒔
Stationed at offices, business premises, receptions, and corporate buildings. They manage access control, visitor logs, alarm responses, and maintain a professional front‑of‑house presence.

• 𝑴𝒐𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒔
Cover multiple sites, conducting scheduled and reactive patrols. They check perimeters, respond to alarms, and provide rapid support where fixed officers aren’t present.

• 𝑫𝒐𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒓𝒔 (𝑺𝑰𝑨 𝑳𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒅)
Operate at nightlife venues, events, and licensed premises. They manage entry, conduct searches, handle conflict, ensure safety, and support vulnerable individuals.

• 𝑪𝑪𝑻𝑽 & 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍 𝑹𝒐𝒐𝒎 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔
Monitor live surveillance feeds, track suspicious behaviour, coordinate responses, and communicate with officers on the ground. They play a crucial role in incident detection and evidence gathering.

• 𝑹𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒔
Work in shops and shopping centres to deter theft, support staff, manage customer incidents, and respond to loss‑prevention alerts.

• 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 & 𝑪𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒅 𝑺𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒕𝒚 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒔
Handle crowd movement, access points, emergency procedures, and public safety at concerts, festivals, sports events, and large gatherings.

• 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 & 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒔
Protect high‑value equipment, materials, and restricted zones. They monitor vehicle access, prevent trespassing, and ensure site safety compliance.

• 𝑪𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒔 (𝑪𝑷𝑶𝒔)
Provide personal protection for high‑risk individuals. They assess threats, plan safe routes, manage public interactions, and maintain situational awareness at all times.

• 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒔
Blend customer service with security duties in residential buildings, hotels, and commercial sites. They manage access, assist residents or guests, and maintain a secure environment.

17/09/2026

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞

You’re patrolling a busy public area during a peak period. A lone individual has been lingering near an access‑controlled doorway for over ten minutes. They’re not interacting with anyone, but they keep:
• Glancing at the door and scanning the corridor
• Adjusting their hood and keeping their face angled away from CCTV
• Checking their phone repeatedly without making any calls
• Positioning themselves so they’re never directly in the flow of foot traffic

A delivery arrives nearby, drawing attention away from the area. The individual subtly shifts closer to the restricted door.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞?
Do you continue observing from a distance, approach and engage, reposition for a better vantage point, or escalate to control room monitoring?

16/09/2026

𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 𝐯𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭

𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡: “Security officers rely on brute strength.”

𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭: Modern security work is about communication, observation, de‑escalation, and decision‑making. The most effective officers prevent incidents long before force is ever needed.

15/09/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭?

Four essential pieces of kit — but only partly shown. Think you can identify them all?

11/09/2026

𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐄 𝐎𝐑 𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐒𝐄?

Let’s see how much you know about security!

𝑸𝑼𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵:

𝑻𝑹𝑼𝑬 𝒐𝒓 𝑭𝑨𝑳𝑺𝑬?

'A security officer can legally search anyone they want when they enter a premises'

What do you think?

Comment TRUE or FALSE below!

Think you know your security? Prove it!

11/09/2026

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10/09/2026

𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 / 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞

The role will involve responding to security-related incidents, carrying out scheduled and random mobile patrols, attending alarm activations and providing a highly visible security presence for our clients.

Requirements:

✔︎ Valid SIA Security Licence

✔︎ Previous security experience preferred

✔︎ Full UK driving licence

✔︎ Good spoken and written English

✔︎ Professional, reliable and able to work independently

✔︎ Good communication and report-writing skills

✔︎ Able to remain calm and professional under pressure

✔︎ Available to work nights, weekends and flexible hours

✔︎ Must live within a reasonable travelling distance of Chelmsford

Duties may include:

● Mobile security patrols
● Alarm response
● Keyholding
● Rapid response to incidents
● Site security checks
● Lock/unlock services
● Vacant property inspections
● Reporting suspicious activity
● Liaising with clients, control rooms and emergency services
● Completing accurate incident and patrol reports

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional and established security company with a strong reputation across Essex and the surrounding areas.

Role from £15ph Self-Employed

To apply: Please send your CV and details of your security experience via private message.

Call: 01245 931598
Email: [email protected]

WE'RE HIRING!

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