Security Officer

Would you like to be part of something amazing? Our people are our greatest asset and we invest in career progression and personal development, so that you can be a part of a workforce that remains focused, dedicated and happy. We collaborate, we raise standards and we win awards. So why not come and be amazing with Wilson James?

We are looking for a Security Officer to join us on a 4 on, 4 off 42 hour contract, days, nights and weekends and bank holidays, based at a presitgious client site in Broadgate, near Liverpool Street Station.
As a Security Officer at this site, you will be responsible for the day-to-day security, maintaining the highest security levels at all times in line with customer and contractual expectations.
This position will include significant cross-functional collaboration and understanding and require you to deal with people in a friendly, welcoming and professional way.

• To deliver and control security as directed at the required building/post/area without compromise
• Assist team members, Property managers and your supervisors with all security related matters
• To look smart and represent Broadgate in a professional and personal manner.
• To ensure visitors, occupiers and Broadgate staff are welcomed to your building with a smile and professionalism
• Ensure that all incidents are reported, recorded and responded toas required.
• Respond to all incidents as directed by the Supervisor or control room operator.
• Ensure you are clear as to the instruction and detail before proceeding to the area or incident.
• To check on a day-to-day basis the, Fire and Security systems installed, ensuring that all equipment and Exits are as they should be.
• Ensure that all equipment is looked after, serviceable and monitored and report defects in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ensure building / access pass requests are actioned promptly.
• Carry out searches if required, patrols, access control and other reasonable management requests in a professional manner.

Benefits

Excellent training and development, SIA licence costs, annual leave entitlement, auto enrolment pension scheme, death in service benefit

Info

Shifts/Hours: Permanent, 4 on, 4 off, 42 hours a week, days and nights Salary: £11.51 *Please note that if you’re a current employee of Wilson James, you must ensure you have informed your line manager of your application*

Essential Skills

• Proven negotiation, listening and problem solving skills
• SIA Licence
• Experience of working as a security operative in a corporate environment
• Experience in dealing with multiple issues at once, prioritising and resolving problems
• The ability to communicate with colleagues, clients, contractors and management in the appropriate manner
• The ability to effectively deal with incidents with demonstrable resilience and self-control
• Excellent customer engagement skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail, timekeeping and ability to prioritise time effectively

About Company

Wilson James is a leading security, construction logistics and aviation services provider with more than 5,000 employees. With in-depth sector and service expertise, we deliver solutions to clients operating across the Aviation, Construction, Corporate, Energy, Manufacturing, Maritime and Technology industries.

Wilson James provides services to some of the world’s most iconic brands. We collaborate. We raise standards. We win awards.
We employ more than 5,000 brilliant people across security, construction logistics and aviation services.

We celebrate diversity. With more than 75 nationalities represented in the Wilson James family, we are a truly inclusive company.
Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis.
For information about Wilson James’ commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please see our website.

Essential Requirements

• Proven negotiation, listening and problem solving skills
• SIA Licence
• Experience of working as a security operative in a corporate environment
• Experience in dealing with multiple issues at once, prioritising and resolving problems
• The ability to communicate with colleagues, clients, contractors and management in the appropriate manner
• The ability to effectively deal with incidents with demonstrable resilience and self-control
• Excellent customer engagement skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail, timekeeping and ability to prioritise time effectively