Security Officer Opportunity - Yeovil
Are you passionate about maintaining a safe and secure environment?
We are looking for a dedicated Security Officer to join our professional team and play a key role in safeguarding our operations
You will work as part of a great team to ensure the highest level of security for our client, safeguarding both premises and personnel.
Key Details:
* Hours: 30 hours per week with overtime available
* Salary: £14.04 per hour
* Location: Yeovil
* SIA Licence is essential
If you're ready to take the next steps in your career, join a dynamic team and play a key role in safeguarding our clients, we want to hear from you! Apply now to take advantage of this rewarding and challenging opportunity!✨
Job Description
* Working as part of the site security team.
* Internal and external patrols and other security duties by day and by night, in inclement weather conditions.
* Controlling access to site at several different control points, vehicle barriers and reception stations.
* Maintaining the security and integrity of the perimeter and site buildings by means of physical and vehicle patrols.
* Ensuring the requirements of visitors to site are being adhered to by access control measures and identification checks.
* Carrying out musters, evacuations and other roles as required in the event of an emergency.
* Searching of vehicles to ensure high levels of security are maintained and meets client requirements.
* Perform locking and unlocking duties as detailed in the Assignment Instructions (AIs).
* Ensure all recording of incidence, report and paperwork is completed in a legible fashion.
* Provide a visible and proactive security presence for all on site employees and visitors.
* Registering contractors, issuing temporary badges, book in/out cars and directing visitors.
* Control access and egress, conducting security patrols to deter crime.
* Manage traffic, including vehicle access, directing flow, signing in and directing visitors.
* Helping to maintain the security of the site conducting internal patrols and car searches.
* Operate the control room/gatehouse and reception systems.
Qualifications
* Valid SIA Licence - Essential
* Resident in the UK for at least 5 years (for BPSS / SC purposes)
* Full UK driving licence
* First Aid at Work
* Right to work in the UK with a 5-year check able education or employment history
* Reliable, punctual and well presented at all times.
* Customer focused, polite, tactful and discrete.
Additional Information
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