Apprentice Security Patrol Driver

Summary

Do you enjoy driving, especially when the roads are quiet? Do you like to manage your own workload and plan your own route? Do you like to visit a variety of locations? As an apprentice security patrol driver you will learn all the 'core' elements of working in private security but specialise in the dynamic area of security patrol driving.

Wage

£26,000 a year

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Training course

Professional security operative (level 2)

Hours

The role will be predominantly night shifts and usually 12 hours in length. We aim for a 4 on 4 off work pattern but there is a need for flexibility to ensure that training can be delivered at the correct location and with the correct trainer.

42 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 July 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

The role is predominantly night shifts starting from our office in Arundel where you will collect your vehicle and equipment for the the night. All necessary uniform and equipment is provided and you will be given peer-to-peer training on all our different rounds.

Your duties may include:-

Driving a patrol van to a variety of sites in a designated area
Carrying out external site patrols
Carrying out internal site patrols
Locking and unlocking buildings
Responding to emergency alarms (intruder alarms, CCTV activations, fire alarms)
Working to a timetable for certain tasks
Planning your own workload to ensure duties are carried out within time windows
Ensuring that buildings are secure through checking windows, doors and vulnerable areas
Carrying out and recording a variety of tasks using a phone/PDA app
Producing important security and safety reports for our client

In order to complete core elements of the apprenticeship, you may from time to time need to undertake security 'static' roles on a fixed location which include security reception at corporate offices, distribution warehouses or production sites. Again, you will receive peer-to-peer training on all roles.

Where you'll work

UNIT D1
ARUNDEL COURT
PARK BOTTOM
ARUNDEL
BN18 0AA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

MERCURY TRAINING SERVICES LTD

Your training course

Professional security operative (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Follow assignment instructions relevant to operational duties.
Carry out work in compliance with all regulations, guidance, legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
Use security systems, applications and software, technology and equipment in line with organisational and operational requirements.
Take action in the event of an incident, disruption, alarm activation or emergency, liaising with relevant people, escalating when necessary and recording actions and outcomes to meet guidance or organisational requirements.
Complete and maintain accurate documentation or reports to meet current legislation, guidance, or organisational requirements.
Challenge suspicious activities on or around the site and apply SCaN principles (see, check, and notify).
Deliver customer service to all stakeholders, responding to the needs of individuals.
Navigate a site plan or map of their working environment and areas.
Carry out observation of designated areas, report and record any irregularities mitigating security and safety threats.
Use digital communication applications and information management systems to communicate, learn, share, and record information.
Use personal protection equipment (PPE) correctly.
Use verbal and non-verbal communication skills (for example the 'Power of Hello’) when interacting with individuals.
Use an appropriate tone of voice in all communications that reflect the organisations or client’s values.
Contribute to review and improve the daily operating processes and procedures.
Defuse potential conflict situations.
Identify the component parts of explosive and incendiary items, firearms, and other prohibited items.
Carry out dynamic risk assessments at sites or locations.
Carry out various searches (for example, of areas, people, vehicles or items) in a operational security capacity.
Apply operational security access control systems, procedures, and forms of authorisation in crowded space environments or publicly accessible locations.
Identify, handle or potentially confiscate sensitive material, dangerous or prohibited items.
Patrol assigned areas for operational security to control access, detect and respond to unwanted activities, communicate, and report findings.
Deploy the correct type of barrier in an operational security context safely.
Carry out vehicle safety checks and basic maintenance on CViT vehicles.
Operate specially adapted vehicles' security system including load and unload mode.
Calculate the shortest and safest route between vehicle and collection point.
Read maps to find locations for CViT and re-route in case of traffic or diversions (paper map and/or sat nav technology).
Use communications and mapping equipment when operating a CViT vehicle.
Carry out various searches (for example, of areas, people, vehicles or items) in a mobile security capacity.
Patrol assigned areas for mobile security to control access, detect and respond to unwanted activities, communicate, and report findings.
Deploy correct type of barrier in a mobile security context safely.
Carry out vehicle safety checks and basic maintenance on mobile security vehicles.
Read maps to find locations for mobile security response and re-route in case of traffic or diversions (paper map and/or sat nav technology).
Use communications and mapping equipment when operating a mobile security vehicle.
Carry out various searches (for example, of areas, vehicles, or items) from the control room.
Apply control room access control systems, procedures, and forms of authorisation in crowded space environments or publicly accessible locations.
Scan and track assigned areas for control room to control access, detect and respond to unwanted activities, communicate, and report findings.
Deploy correct type of barrier in a control room context safely.
Identify and use components of a control room system.
Gather and store CCTV footage for evidential use.
Follow assignment instructions relevant to operational duties.
Carry out work in compliance with all regulations, guidance, legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
Use security systems, applications and software, technology and equipment in line with organisational and operational requirements.
Take action in the event of an incident, disruption, alarm activation or emergency, liaising with relevant people, escalating when necessary and recording actions and outcomes to meet guidance or organisational requirements.
Complete and maintain accurate documentation or reports to meet current legislation, guidance, or organisational requirements.
Challenge suspicious activities on or around the site and apply SCaN principles (see, check, and notify).
Deliver customer service to all stakeholders, responding to the needs of individuals.
Navigate a site plan or map of their working environment and areas.
Carry out observation of designated areas, report and record any irregularities mitigating security and safety threats.
Use digital communication applications and information management systems to communicate, learn, share, and record information.
Use personal protection equipment (PPE) correctly.
Use verbal and non-verbal communication skills (for example the 'Power of Hello’) when interacting with individuals.
Use an appropriate tone of voice in all communications that reflect the organisations or client’s values.
Contribute to review and improve the daily operating processes and procedures.
Defuse potential conflict situations.
Identify the component parts of explosive and incendiary items, firearms, and other prohibited items.
Carry out dynamic risk assessments at sites or locations.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

Avantguard Security played a vital role in developing the Professional Security Officer Apprenticeship and therefore have an in depth knowledge of what the training requires
We took the lead role in creating the content for the 'Mobile Security Patrol Operative' option that accompanies the core of the apprenticeship and therefore understand what we need to deliver to trainees
We have worked with Mercury Training Services for several years and they have successfully delivered apprenticeships for our team up to Level 3 Security First Line Manager
Avantguard use CPD Online College to deliver a wide range of online CPD training to help develop candidates to gain a wide range of knowledge and skills that will help to meet 'off the job' training requirements during the apprenticeship

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

UK Driving Licence (grade UK Driving Licence)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

SIA Licence (grade SG or DS)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness
Basic writing skills (reports)
UK Manual Driving Licence
SIA Licence

Other requirements

Security patrol driving is a physical role which involves a significant amount of walking and includes stairs and hills. Although a lot of the role will be spent in the vehicle, you will need to patrol buildings internally and externally in all weather conditions and you will need to open and close gates and barriers.

About this company

Avantguard are a small family run company with less than 40 employees. We only operate in West and East Sussex and by keeping our geographical area small, we are able to provide our clients with a personal and efficient service. We pride ourselves on delivery quality and this is evidenced by our long-term client portfolio, customer testimonials and local reputation. Our employees are vital to our company and although the industry is built around a degree of flexibility, we aim to have regular working patterns and our team have access to all the training and equipment they need to provide a top tier service. Our frontline team are all in regular contact with the small management team, including the Managing Director who is part of the frontline team as much as anyone.

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Company benefits

Small company - local and friendly. Performance bonuses. Quarterly performance linked prize drawer. SIA licence renewals & training fully funded. Access to a healthcare package after 6 months. Long service awards. 6 weeks' of annual leave.

After this apprenticeship

Avantguard are a small employer but are committed to supporting career progression in the industry which is why we dedicated over 3 years to developing the level 2 Apprenticeship
Once the apprenticeship is successfully completed, the candidate will be able to continue in the role of Security Patrol Driver and will be able to access a range of additional training such as general CPD courses in customer service, fire marshalling, assessing risk etc. There is also the possibility of progressing with the Level 3 Security First Line Manager apprenticeship

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