Security Investigations Officer

Security Investigations Officer
Permanent
Field Based (covering the North East centred around Sheffield/Doncaster)
Competitive Salary

Here at Yodel we deliver more than just parcels we deliver a great experience when it comes to your career too. We are looking to hire a Security Investigations Officer to support a selection of our sites across our operation in the North East.
The Security Department are responsible for ensuring and maintaining the security of Yodel’s sites, assets, people and processes across the Yodel estate nationally.

You will work closely with the Security team and Operations Managers to carry out and support proactive and reactive activity to prevent and detect crime against Yodel, clients and customers. For this role there is the responsibility for security and investigations within a specified region, supporting the Security Strategy and Tactical Plans, whilst driving a Zero Tolerance approach to Business loss under the direction of the Regional Security and Investigations Manager. Other duties will include:

• By regular visits ensure that allocated Service Centres are physically secure, staff are compliant, identify areas of potential loss, then work with the Regional Security and Investigations Manager and SVC Management to mitigate those losses. Compile a daily RIVO report, highlighting discoveries and any areas that can be improved.
• Prevent and detect crimes including theft, fraud, trespass, burglary and other offences against the person such as assault and harassment.
• Proactively use Yodel systems and CCTV to identify offenders and then take the necessary action in order to resolve any issues.
• Conduct searches of staff and vehicles to discover stolen items and ensure compliance.
• Oversee physical security measures in accordance with Yodel policies and procedures, ensure ID badges are worn, highlight and enforce health and safety requirements, such as the wearing of PPE.
• Occasionally assist with Security Operations/Investigations, both external and internal, outside of the permanent place of work but within the UK, this may require out of area travel and overnight stay.
• Interview witnesses and persons under investigation and putting evidence into witness statement format.
• Actively pursue a policy of security awareness within the whole company.
• In addition to these functions Security Managers will be required to undertake other reasonable duties when required.

You will be a team player and also be able to show initiative when working on your own in the field. You will have knowledge and experience in a similar role working with police policies and procedures and be able to work in a fast paced environment. You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Eligible to apply for SIA license. Currently held license is not mandatory. License renewal costs will be covered as long as the applicant remains employed by Yodel.
• Competent in use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience of working as part of a Security Team.
• Prior experience in use of CCTV systems.

You will be required to be flexible when it comes to working hours keeping in line with our business requirements. The successful candidate will be expected to provide a weekly plan of where and when they will be working which can be adjusted as our business requires sometimes at short notice. The successful candidates will receive the following great benefits:

• Working days will include some weekends.
• Car allowance
• Competitive remuneration package
• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) pro rata
• Business casual dress code
• Pension Scheme
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
• Discounted hotel stays, gym memberships and Virgin Media discounts
• Dedicated wellness initiatives that support your wellbeing, ranging from our 24 hour employee assistance programme to subsidised gym membership