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Security officer

Edinburgh
Permanent
Mitie
Security officer
€13 an hour
Posted: 26 January
Offer description

Monday to Friday 0800-1600

£13 PH

ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO BE PUT THROUGH A PVG

DS and CCTV licence preferred

The candidates will need to have good written and spoken English as we will have to speak to senior team leads and write reports for any incidents that may occur


Duties

* Pedestrian gates (front, onto main road) – remain locked and access‑controlled by a member of staff during the school day; open at key times (start of day, break, lunch, end of day) to accommodate pupil movements; staff member to provide access for visitors, staff, or pupils signing in/out during the day
* Car park gate (rear) – remain locked and access‑controlled by a member of staff during the school day; open at key times (start of day, break, lunch, end of day) to allow staff entry/exit; staff member to manage access for visitors, staff, or pupils as required
* CCTV monitoring – CCTV licence on top of other licences; actively monitor CCTV for corridor behaviour to help prevent vandalism or disruptive/ threatening behaviour; additional CCTV coverage may be required via an ANOC once needs clarified; liaise with SLT to provide retrospective footage for incident review and parental discussions
* Fire door monitoring – secure perimeter fence should reduce pressure on pupils to use fire exits inappropriately; investigate immediately if alarms are triggered; having a staff presence to monitor fire doors would support SLT in returning pupils to class promptly
* Corridor patrol – patrol corridors and support staff in returning pupils to classrooms or to Pupil Support Leaders/SLT
* Regular toilet checks to deter vandalism and truancy


Job Overview

During School holidays officers will be required to take thier annual leave

-To protect our customer's property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI's) and any subsequent changes.

-Delivering results that meet and / or exceed the Key performance indicators / Service Level Agreement for the customer through full responsibility and accountability, providing a service that aids in the retention of the contract.

-To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self‑development.


Main Duties


Operations

* Be aware of and ensure compliance with all aspects of policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements as directed by the Security Account Manager and in accordance with UK Law and Guidance bodies.
* Fully and satisfactorily complete all of the tasks and duties on site as defined within the published Assignment Instructions (AI's).
* Proactively refer to and review the published Assignment Instructions, thus familiarising oneself with any changes in order to suggest additional amendments that will improve or enhance the current level of service.
* Be compliant with Industry and Statutory Legislation – obtain a front‑line licence in either Security Guarding or Door Supervision, which must be worn at all times whilst carrying out your duties; the Customer also requires a CCTV PSS SIA Licence. Additional courses that are contractually required.
* Comply with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.
* Follow instructions and procedures appropriately without unnecessarily challenging authority.
* Work in a systematic, methodology and orderly way.


Training

* Fully and satisfactorily complete all required competency training.
* Undertake additional training to ensure continuous self‑development as directed by the Security Account Manager.
* Use technology to achieve key work objectives and develop job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development.
* Ensure you renew your licence 16 weeks before expiry.


Security and Health & Safety

* Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site.
* Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment in order to take the appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage.
* Use common sense and initiative by immediately involving others if a situation appears to become threatening.
* Maintain professional conduct in the face of difficult situations and challenging customers.
* Complete an accurate, detailed notebook entry as soon as possible after any incident, which can then be used as part of the Incident Report process.
* Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to Mitie and the Client.
* Ensure check calls are being carried out at the allocated time slot as stipulated in the Assignment Instructions (AI's).
* Call emergency services and Communication Centre to report all incidents.


What we are looking for

* Previous Security Experience
* SIA License
* SC Clearance desirable
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