Adecco are please to be recruiting for a Security Guard to work within the Thames Valley Police Force based in Newbury
Position: Security Guard
Contract Type: Temporary
Working Pattern: Full Time 39 hours per week (the role will working early, late's and night shifts with a 9 week rolling rota covering 24 hours)
Salary: £13.65 per hour + Shift Allowance
Important Note:
Due to police vetting criteria, candidates must have resided in the UK continuously for at least 5 years at the time of application.
The overall purpose of the role is to: Provide overall security/guarding capability to protect the assets and staff at the CTPSE site.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS:
Physical Security and protection of CTP SE assets and people Undertake patrols and inspections in accordance with assignment instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and CTP SE Security Protocols and responding to perimeter detection alarm
Covering the Gatehouse and Reception This will include but not be limited to: checking of visitors/contractors before entry into compound; verification against visitor lists; checking of identification documents (IDs); issue of visitor passes & notifying reception; managing and verifying deliveries; preventing tailgating and ensuring that no unauthorised persons are permitted entry. Carry out random checks of staff IDs on entry. Monitoring CCTV and alarm systems. Carry out reception duties and operation of the building access system
Maintenance of security logs and recording of any incidents that occur in line with SOPs and CTP SE Security Protocols.
To carry out regular patrols both within the grounds and the external perimeter of the site
The knowledge or skills required in the role are as follows:
Ensure all security related system confident and articulate in communication skills both verbal and written in order to communicate effectively and professionally with Police Officers and Police Staff in a highly pressurised environment. Must be discreet, tactful, diplomatic, sensitive and confident in all dealings. ms and equipment are maintained, liaising with appropriate parties to seek resolution to any issues or failure.
Excellent time-management skills with flexibility to meet demand.
Proven IT skills with the ability to operate and learn new systems (e.g. cameras and alarms as well access system and Microsoft applications).
Proven ability to concentrate in stressful environment over long periods of time
Proven ability to work well as part of a team as well as working with minimum supervision when required, using initiative to make decisions.
Proven commitment to continual professional development.
Must have capability to travel to different locations across the region and undertake all assignments in a timely manner. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours* and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason a full UK driving licence is considered essential.
Security systems knowledge (e.g. CCTV intruder alarms).
A valid Frontline Security Guarding SIA licence.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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