Job Description
Security Officer
Salary and Benefits
Salary: £29,135.00
Shift Pattern: Night shifts from 7pm-7am, 4 on 4 off shift pattern
5% Club Bonus Scheme
23 days holiday increasing to 28 days based on length of service
Non-Contributory Pension scheme / Private Health Care
The Position
Main Purpose:
We are looking for a dedicated security officer to work with the team to ensure the safety and security of our premises, assets, staff, and visitors. The security officer's responsibilities include patrolling the premises, monitoring venue access, investigating suspicious behaviour, and providing a warm and professional welcome to the Kia Oval.
Main Duties:
- Protect the Club’s property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment
- Monitor and authorise entrance of vehicles and people onto the premises
- Secure all exits, doors, and windows after end of operations
- Patrol premises regularly to maintain order and establish presence
- Provide assistance to people in need
- Monitor CCTV cameras and report all suspicious behaviour
- Communicate with police, fire brigade, and ambulance service when required
- Monitor public access and ensure the security of all personnel and visitors
- Respond to alarms and analyse security footage
- Investigate suspicious behaviour, incidents, and security breaches
- Apprehend trespassers and perpetrators where safe to do so
- Maintain an activity log and prepare CCTV/Security reports
- Adhering to all company policies
Match Day
- Open any relevant entry/exit doors
- Open the gate for staff and vehicle
- Control vehicle access
- Open turnstiles (if in use) for staff arrivals in morning
- Checking staff passes
- Checking and issuing media passes
- CCTV reviewing and recording
- Meet and greet visitors and VIP guests
- Take any deliveries that arrive
- Attend to any security issues that may arise
- Be available to deal with all queries and requests
- Issue Keys, Radios, and passes
- Handle Lost property
- Sign in and out contractors & Housekeeping
The Person
The successful candidate will have the following experience / skills / qualities:
- SIA DS, CCTV and First Aid trained
- Outstanding observation skills. Has a keen eye for detail and the ability to stay vigilant to security risks
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong reporting skills
- Working knowledge of public safety, security operations, and procedures
- Promote a “Can Do” attitude
- Maintain a professional image on duty, including a polite and courteous manner cheerful disposition and punctuality
- Ability to exercise good judgment. Show reasoned decision making in high pressure situations
- Work effectively as an individual and in a team
- Demonstrate the ability to confidently de-escalate and resolve difficult conflict situations
You must be available to work on weekends, days and major match days
To Apply
Please email your CV and Cover letter
Closing date for applications is the 23rd February at 5pm
Surrey County Cricket Club will ensure that all existing and potential employees receive equal consideration and is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any of the protected characteristics.
We are actively encouraging applications from a diverse range of applicants to ensure we are attracting and hiring candidates who may be underrepresented in the organisation. We particularly encourage applications from Women and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds in line with our strategic vision and business priorities.
Surrey County Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and adults at risk that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a process of vetting, including the disclosure of criminal records if required and the seeking of references. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our organisation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £29,135.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 23/02/2023
Reference ID: Security Officer