Security Officer

Do you like meeting people and look for some variety to your day?

If so, this may be the job for you!

Here at Securitas we guard and protect a variety of clients across the globe, these range from banks, retail chains, and leisure venues through to corporate offices. Our employees play an integral role in making people feel safe. Securitas is encouraging and empowering diversity & inclusion in the workplace and has been recognised with both UK SuperBrand and UK Top Employer awards for 2020/21.

As a Security Officer, you’ll be part of a team at a multinational company. You will be expected to be at the forefront of everything we do and represent both the customer and our own brands. Reporting directly to the Site Supervisor your day-to-day duties will vary from CCTV Control Room duties overseeing the operation in a preventative role to being flexible and proactive on the ground dealing with the public and security team answering visitors’ issues, providing a safe and secure experience.

Pay Rate: £10.50 ph

Guaranteed 30 hrs hours per week + Opportunities for overtime

8 - 12 hours shifts, Day, nights & weekends

Must have SIA Licence

Permanent position

Within this opportunity, you will provide executive security services in line with the assignment instructions and client requirements to protect the clients’ employees, property, and other assets.

How you will make an impact:

Working shifts of days, nights and weekends

• Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site.
• Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV.
• Conduct external and internal security patrols.
• Carry out routine tests of security equipment.
• Maintain all logbooks and records, ensuring all paperwork is completed in a timely fashion and conduct effective handover procedures.
• Provide support, guidance and information to all staff, visitors and contractors whilst ensuring safeguarding of the premises.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Paid holiday, company pension and life assurance scheme Discounted gym membership Wellness advice and support Cycle to Work Scheme Car lease and new car purchasing schemes Employee discounts and cashback savings across hundreds of your favourite high street brands, online shopping, holidays, and days out. City & Guilds accredited training program for professional and personal development Support to gain your SIA license

Info

All applicants will be vetted in line with industry standards (BS7858). Uniform provided

Essential Skills

What you will bring:

• Right to work in the UK and have a five-year checkable employment history
• SIA Licence
• Drivers licence
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Punctual and reliable
• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus

Desired Skills

CCTV Licence

About Company

Our values are the foundation of our operations and the corporate culture is built on these values that help to shape a long-term, financially successful enterprise by creating value for customers, employees, and shareholders. They are summarized in three words: Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

With our roots dating back to 1934, Securitas is one of the largest security service organizations in the world, we have around 150,000 clients, of which 150 are globally listed companies. We specialize in protecting corporate organizations, small to medium-sized businesses, and the public so a successful applicant will join an industry leader with over 370,000 employees, of which 9,500 are in the UK.

We are a company where you can develop your Security career, with access to training and the ability to gain professionally recognised qualifications so you can grow in confidence and take on more responsibility.

If you want to know more about why Securitas is the world’s leading security group, and our continuing work in the diversity & inclusion space, simply visit: www.securitas.uk.com/en-GB/

Join the Securitas Team today!

Essential Requirements

What you will bring:

• Right to work in the UK and have a five-year checkable employment history
• SIA Licence
• Drivers licence
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Punctual and reliable
• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus