Rail Security Officer

PAY RATE:

£12.60 per hour

WORKING PATTERN:

6 on 2 off Nights from 2300-0700
**You should Ideally live locally**

THE ROLE:

To provide security presence and prevent unauthorised access. You will be expected to undertake identification of breaches of Railway Bylaws, criminal activities, security incidents and attend/deal with incidents in line with training and standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a high level of observation, identifying hazards, crimes, and security risks.
• Conduct frequent foot patrols.
• Provide a clearly identifiable and visible security presence
• Update daily log and activity sheets.
• Deal with security, crime, and safeguarding incidents.
• Enforce the Railway Bylaws and other relevant legislation.
• Complete detailed incidents reports.
• Maintain excellent communication with client and other officers.
• Deter and detect crime.

SKILLS:

• Strong attention to detail and observation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Must be physically fit as the role involves a lot of walking.

LICENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• You must have a current SIA Door Supervisor Licence.
• Possession of a First Aid at Work Certificate and/or Fire Marshal is desirable.

INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTS:

• Eligibility documents needed at interview: Passport or Full Birth Certificate; Utility Bill showing current address and dated within 3 months; Proof of National Insurance (Payslips cannot be used) such as NI card, P45, P60, benefits or HMRC letter.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• You must be able to provide a checkable 5-year employment and address history for vetting purposes (this can include full-time education or periods when claiming benefits).

BENEFITS:

• We are employee-owned, making you a beneficiary of our future success
• Up to 28 days paid holiday (accrued & pro-rata) including bank holidays.
• Enrolment in NEST pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Enrolment in Wagestream app enables you to draw down up to 40% of your pay before your regular pay day, a great aid to budgeting.
• Excellent service, doing the right thing and outstanding acts can be recognised and rewarded through our On-the-Spot Award scheme with a gift card plus potential submission to the Amulets awards.
• Full company uniform

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

We are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and seek to attract, develop, and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. We’re committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly, and with respect and dignity throughout the recruitment process.