Corporate Security Officer (Nights Only)
We are seeking an experienced and professional Security Officer to become a valuable member of our team. The ideal candidate will have a friendly and easy-going personality while also being very perceptive and disciplined. A customer-oriented approach is essential.
This is a full-time contract on a rolling nights only shift pattern: Wednesday to Sunday (60 hours) followed by Thursday to Sunday (48 hours) i.e. 5 on, 3 off; 4 on, 2 off averaging 54 hours per week.
We offer a pay rate of £13.94 with a holiday entitlement of 25.2 days inclusive of bank holidays.
Important: SIA Door Supervisor and CCTV licence is mandatory. Your application will be automatically rejected if you do not declare both of these licences on your application and CV.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver and maintain high standards of professionalism
* Anticipate clients' requirements and ensure their expectations are met and exceeded each day
* Cover Security Controller role absences and monitor all security and building management systems in the Security Control Room and support the Security Supervisor
* Maintain a high security awareness at all times and adopt a proactive approach to situations as they develop
* Be seen as a visible customer focused professional by greeting clients and visitors where possible
* Proactively monitor and respond to suspicious activities or persons using CCTV surveillance systems
* Manage the fault log and follow up Help Desk or callout requests
* Monitor information from internal & external agencies (e.g., news feeds, social media, intelligence) and respond appropriately
* Perform Security Protective and Building Management System checks
* Proficient use of communications equipment such as radios for effective response during incidents
* Ensure all Health & Safety policies are adhered
* Loading Bay management
* Maintain accurate records of incidents and complete comprehensive incident reports
* Oversee and manage emergency evacuations and be prepared to make decisions in fast developing situations
* Undertake patrols and inspections as per Assignment Instructions
* Provide a detailed handover at the end of each shift
* Cover the Security Controller position on interim basis for holiday and other absences
Person Specification
* Valid SIA Door Supervisor and SIA CCTV licence is essential
* Professional, highly driven, flexible, enthusiastic, proactive, self-motivated team player
* Reliable and alert when working night shifts
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels
* Ability to work independently with confidence and initiative in dynamic emergency situations
* Keen to enhance client/visitor experience
* Clear, concise, and confident communication with strong customer service orientation
* Confidence and common sense to access and utilise resources when making decisions
* Maintain confidentiality at all times
* Computer literate, able to write professional emails and proficient with security systems and Microsoft Office
* Acute sense of security awareness
* Verifiable 5 years of continuous work employment and/or academic history without gaps
* Understanding of one-team ethos and supporting the wider team
Who We Are
We fundamentally believe that security is a people business and developing our officers' competency and confidence will ensure a much more enhanced service delivery. We build long term partnerships through service excellence and our client retention is the envy of our industry peers. No one client is more important than another and our business structure means we are agile, flexible, and quick to respond. Our vision is to become the UK's stand-out security provider; our people are central to achieving this. We offer industry-leading benefits and all terms and conditions are aligned with the company's sustainability strategy, ensuring high staff retention. Our people are our strength and we strive to provide tailored security solutions across all disciplines.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
* Security and Investigations
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London, England, United Kingdom
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