Corporate Security Officer / Receptionist
Vigilant Security is offering an exciting opportunity for a security professional to join our expanding team, working with a client in Chelmsford.
Scope: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30 with occasional overtime shifts. Pay Rate £12.64 per hour.
The post holder (must hold a valid SIA License) will be responsible for maintaining the day‑to‑day security and reception requirements at a strategically important site, maintaining a corporate image and high standards of professionalism.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
* Provide a prompt, polite and warm welcome to all visitors.
* Anticipate clients' needs/problems before they arise and ensure their expectations are met and exceeded each day.
* Be a visible, customer‑focused professional greeting and engaging with visitors.
* Provide a consistent professional service at all times.
* Communicate visitor/client arrivals to the relevant person promptly.
* Maintain a high security awareness at all times.
* Undertake patrols and inspections in accordance with management instructions.
* Use relevant communications equipment proficiently; requires good communication skills.
* Ensure all H&S policies are adhered to.
* Prevent unauthorised persons from entering prohibited areas.
* Issue visitor passes using agreed processes and procedures.
* Maintain an accurate record of any incidents that occur.
What We Are Looking For
* Professional, highly driven, flexible, enthusiastic, proactive, self‑motivated team player.
* Smart and confident.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels.
* Immaculate presentation.
* Clear, concise, confident communication skills, customer‑service oriented with a keen eye for detail.
* Maintain and practice a high degree of confidentiality at all times.
* Computer literate.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Background check vetting back 5 years or since leaving compulsory education.
* Provide support to the wider team when required.
* Current SIA licence.
About Us
Vigilant Security covers a range of security‑related services including manned guarding, mobile patrols and keyholding. We employ 1,200 members of staff across the UK. High standards are embedded in the DNA of the company and we pride ourselves on delivering seamless service to our clients. We are Investors in People Gold accredited and believe that we are only as good as the people we employ; staff welfare, support, and development is an absolute priority. We ensure that from the outset our staff are given the skills required to be competent.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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