Bench/Relief Security Officer

Vigilant Security; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Vigilant Security as a casual security professional, ensuring safety at a high-profile site in London. This role includes interacting with visitors, maintaining security protocols, and requires excellent interpersonal skills along with a current SIA license. Opportunities for a full-time contract available after probation.

Qualifications

• Current SIA license required.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to undergo vetting for the past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day security requirements at the site.
• Provide a prompt and polite welcome to visitors.
• Undertake patrols and maintain high security awareness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality standards

Education

SIA license

Ability to undergo vetting

Tools

Communication equipment

Job description

Vigilant is offering an exciting opportunity for a security professional to join our expanding team, working with high-profile clients in and around London.

Scope:

This is a casual contract working days, nights, weekends, with opportunities for overtime. After 6 months' probation, we will consider offering a full-time 42-hour contract.

The post holder (SIA license) will be responsible for maintaining the day-to-day security requirements at a strategically important site, upholding a professional image and high standards of service.

A driving license is desirable but not essential. Some sites are outside of London.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide a prompt, polite, and warm welcome to all visitors.
• Anticipate clients' needs/problems before they arise and ensure their expectations are met and exceeded each day.
• Be a visible, customer-focused professional greeting and engaging with visitors.
• Provide consistent, professional service at all times.
• Communicate visitor/client arrivals to the relevant personnel promptly.
• Maintain high security awareness at all times.
• Undertake patrols and inspections according to management instructions.
• Use relevant communication equipment proficiently, requiring good communication skills.
• Ensure all H&S policies are adhered to.
• Prevent unauthorized persons from entering prohibited areas.
• Issue visitor passes using approved processes and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents.

What We Are Looking For:

• Professional, highly driven, flexible, enthusiastic, proactive, self-motivated team player.
• Smart and confident appearance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact at all levels.
• Immaculate presentation.
• Clear, concise, and confident communication skills, customer service-oriented, with keen attention to detail.
• Maintain high confidentiality standards.
• Computer literate.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to undergo vetting for the past 5 years or since leaving compulsory education.
• Support the wider team when required.
• Current SIA license.

About us:

Vigilant offers a range of security services including manned guarding, mobile patrols, and keyholding. We employ 1,000 staff across the UK, serving clients with high standards and seamless service. Our annual turnover is approximately £40 million, with growth forecasted over the next five years.

We are Investors in People Gold accredited, prioritizing staff welfare, support, and development. We believe our staff are our greatest asset and are committed to providing the necessary skills and training.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.