Job Description
Job Description
What are you looking for in your next employment? Career progression, qualification opportunities or to be a Security Officer at a supportive company? Well look no further!
We are hiring Security Officers that deliver the highest levels of customer service, working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
How you will make a difference as a Security Officer
- Monitor and manage key and vulnerable access points – e.g., main/rear entrances, fire exits, secured ground floor windows in communal spaces/restrictions functional.
- Monitor CCTV (door & vehicle entry), patrolling and securing the area.
- Ensure visitors are correctly screened prior to them accessing the property.
- Attend meal service to ensure smooth delivery, challenging any antisocial behaviour and being a physical presence/deterrent.
- Ensure the safety of staff, service users and visitors, communicating any irregularities to the client.
- Escort for smoking/fresh airbrakes at agreed period with housing officer.
- Following procedures for various initiatives including fire presenting, traffic control and accident investigations.
- Guarding valuables and maintaining incident report records and reporting concerns and incidents.
- Protecting the company’s assets relative to theft, assault, fire, and other safety issues.
- Provide additional support to the client when attending Hotel Locations.
- Report non-compliance with occupancy to housing officer (e.g., smoking in Room).
Essential Skills
- Right to work in the UK, 5-year checkable history and pass necessary security vetting.
- SIA Licence.
- Able to commute to and from site and work weekends.
- Able to resolve problems quickly and with integrity - you will be working with confidential information.
- Great customer service, communication skills with attention to detail.
- Actively works towards ambitious personal goals, demonstrates enthusiasm and energy toward all aspects of work.
Desired Skills
- Fire Warden desirable but not essential (full training can be provided).
- UK driving licence with access to own transport desirable but not essential
About Company
Securitas 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
Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness are the core values that Securitas is built on to shape a long-term, financially successful enterprise for our customers, employees, and shareholders.
With roots dating back to 1934, Securitas is one of the largest security service organisations in the world. We are a company that offer career progression and development, providing access to training and the ability to gain professionally recognised qualifications.
Securitas is an all-inclusive employer, and we encourage individuality within our company. 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, please visit our website.
Join the Securitas Team today!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Preston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- security: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: 43823