Security Officer


Reference:
VAC-720
Job Titles:
Facilities Management, Security
Salary:
£33,000 per annum
Benefits:
TBC: Potential Bonus
Town/City:
London
Contract Type:
Permanent

Description

Job Description: 

The purpose of this job is to protect the clients’ business interests by the provision of a security presence in addressing issues dealing with fire, damage, theft and health and safety issues.

Key Functions:

  • To provide regular foot patrols within defined areas as an effective deterrent in the protection of the client’s property and assets.
  • To effectively control the access to the client’s premises, examining documentation to ascertain the authenticity and authority to gain access.
  • Where provided to provide monitoring functions to CCTV and alarm functions. To be aware of the operation of those functions and to respond as required.
  • When required to assist and escort visitors to their destinations within the clients complex.
  • To submit detailed reports on discovery of issues relating to health and safety and crime to the relevant authority either verbally or in report form as required.
  • In line with Company policy carry out routine search procedures in sensitive manner to include vehicles, buildings and persons.
  • To effectively deal with all incidents falling within the security remit and to effectively report all incidents to the relevant authority.
  • To provide a locking service as required, locking doors and gates as required by the client.

 

  • To provide a point of contact and information centre to staff and visitors.
  • To attain the first aid qualifications to meet the Company requirements under the health and safety regulations. (As required)
  • To maintain a log of all visitors, incidents and any other records that may be required by the client.
  • To maintain the clients key safe to issue and record all movements of keys within the clients premises.
  • To identify suspicious persons and actions and report such circumstances.
  • To undertake other related duties as may be required after consultation with the Security Manager or other appropriate Manager in line with the specific site requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:

The essential qualities the post holder must possess are:

  • SIA Qualification Essential
  • Able to read and write coherent sentences to construct a legible report.
  • Good interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate clearly with people at all levels projecting a confident and professional manner.
  • Experience within a similar position is preferred
  • To be of smart appearance at all times whilst representing the company image.
  • Physically fit for the environment of the workplace.
  • A 5-year checkable work history or back to school record.
  • To be able to observe and accurately record incidents as they occur.
  • Able to prioritise workloads and be flexible in the approach to varied tasks. Able to work with minimal supervision.
  • To be punctual in attendance.
  • Any other duties that the Company may request from time to time that have not been included in the above.