Security Officer

PAY RATE:

£13.45 per hour

HOURS:

Wednesday to Friday 16:00 – 00:00, Saturday and Sunday 20:00 – 08:00

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a professional, reliable and customer-focused Security Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for staff, contractors, visitors and members of the public.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a professional and welcoming reception and security presence at the site.
• Monitor and control access to the premises, including staff, contractors, visitors and members of the public.
• Operate and monitor CCTV systems, security alarms and other site security systems.
• Conduct regular internal and external patrols of the premises and surrounding areas.
• Identify and report any security risks, hazards, suspicious activity or breaches of site procedures.
• Respond appropriately to security incidents, emergencies and other situations in accordance with site procedures.
• Maintain accurate incident reports, occurrence books, visitor records and other required documentation.
• Liaise professionally with staff, contractors, visitors, clients and members of the public.
• Challenge and verify individuals where appropriate in accordance with site access and security procedures.
• Assist with the management of health and safety matters, particularly when management is not present on site.
• Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions and incidents, taking appropriate action within the officer’s responsibilities.
• Support emergency procedures, including fire, evacuation and other site emergencies.
• Ensure all site security procedures, policies and client requirements are followed at all times.
• Provide a high standard of customer service while maintaining a professional security presence.
• Carry out any other reasonable security-related duties required by the client or management.

SKILLS:

• Professional, reliable and punctual.
• Confident when dealing with staff, contractors, visitors and members of the public.
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Vigilant, observant and able to identify potential security and safety risks.
• Able to remain calm and professional when dealing with difficult or emergency situations.
• Comfortable using CCTV, access-control systems and other security technology.
• Able to work independently and use initiative when management is not present.
• Capable of completing accurate written reports and maintaining site records.
• Customer-service focused while maintaining appropriate security procedures.
• Flexible and willing to undertake a range of security and site-related responsibilities.

LICENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• You must have a current SIA Licence.
• CCTV licence is desirable
• Possession of a First Aid at Work Certificate 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
• Paid holiday (accrued & pro-rata).
• 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.