Base pay range
Job Title: Security Officer
Rate: £12.75 per hour
Contracted Hours: Mixture of days and nights covering Monday - Sunday. Average of 56hrs per week
What’s in it for you?
In return as our Security Officer, we offer the below salary and benefits:
* Virtual GP
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Group Life Assurance
* Personal Pension
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Tech Scheme
* Company Sick Pay Scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Recognition Awards
* Comprehensive Training
* Discount Platform
* Wellbeing Platform
* Living Wage Foundation Service Provider
Duties
* Conducting searches when required by both schedule and ad hoc.
* Maintain good order on site, including protection of everyone against violent acts, abuse and accidents.
* Protect client property against loss, theft, damage (including fire and water) and waste.
* Protect private property belonging to the client, staff and visitors against loss, theft and damage.
* Prevent offences and ensure adherence to UniTrust disciplinary codes and policies, reporting to management.
* Ensure basic fire precautions are in place and means of escape are clear.
* Undertake internal and external patrols and inspections per Assignment Instructions/SOPs, using patrol and reporting systems where applicable.
* Collaborate with the reception team to meet and greet visitors and ensure security procedures are carried out.
* Stand for extended periods as required.
* Escalate security and maintenance issues to the Facilities Team with detailed and accurate emails/incident reports.
* Produce and administer access cards for tenants, visitors and contractors for the access control system.
* Monitor, escalate and respond to alarms with CCTV, Security & BMS systems.
* Assist with emergency procedures as part of the Facilities Management Response Team.
* Manage contractors for the client and tenants, liaising with tenants during fit-out stages.
* Complete permit to work forms as required.
* Carry out escort duties for contractors and some deliveries as required.
* Ensure no unauthorized persons are permitted in prohibited areas.
* Maintain accurate records and manage ad-hoc projects/tasks.
* Monitor and respond to CCTV and intruder alarms.
* Liaise with Building Services for out-of-hours service calls.
* Key control and management of daily issues.
* General security duties and front-of-house tasks as requested by the Facilities Team.
* Monitor, escalate and respond to emails from customers in a customer-focused manner.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Officers must have the Security Industry Training Organisation basic qualification or equivalent experience.
* First aid qualification is desired but not essential; training can be provided by the company.
* CCTV licence is required for this role.
Training
* Officers must undergo a minimum of 4 days on-site training.
Aptitudes and attitudes
* Excellent literacy and communication skills, with strong verbal and written English.
* Good telephone manner.
* Computer literate: E-mail, Word and Excel.
* Ability to use security equipment required to perform duties effectively.
Personal attributes
* Consistently smart appearance in the provided uniform.
* Reliability, energy, self-motivation, and ability to work without supervision.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks calmly and professionally.
* Excellent timekeeping.
* Diplomatic and tactful when dealing with people at all levels, including emergencies.
* Self-confidence and an interest in self-development.
* Excellent physical fitness to perform patrol and emergency-response duties.
Other
* Excellent attendance and timekeeping record is critical for this role.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Security Officer! UniTrust is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. Please note, any job offered is subject to satisfactory pre-employment and five year work history security vetting checks according to BS 7858:2019
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