Campus Security Officer - Full Time and Relief Team

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Vigilant Security in Southampton is seeking a Campus Security Officer to join our full-time and relief team. The role covers day-to-day security at a key site, including greeting visitors, conducting patrols, and upholding high standards of professionalism.

Applicants should hold an SIA license, be presentable and customer-focused, with strong communication skills. Flexibility for holiday cover and a valid driver's license are desirable attributes for this position.

Qualifications

• SIA license required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Presentable with professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide a prompt, polite and warm welcome to all visitors.
• Anticipate clients’ needs/problems and ensure expectations are met.
• Be a visible, customer-focused professional engaging with visitors.
• Provide a consistent, professional service at all times.
• Communicate visitor arrivals to the relevant person promptly.
• Maintain a high security awareness at all times.
• Undertake patrols and inspections as instructed.
• Proficient use of communications equipment and good overall communication skills.
• Ensure adherence to all H&S policies.
• Prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas.
• Issue visitor passes using approved procedures.
• Maintain an accurate record of incidents.

Skills

SIA license

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Job description

Campus Security Officer - Full Time and Relief Team

Vigilant Security

Location: On site / Southampton, UK
job type: Permanent / Full or part-time
Sector and subsector: Security | General
HourlyFixed salary:£ 15.08
Salary details: 13.88 - 15.08

Security Officer (3 positions available) - For Southampton, Eastleigh, Fareham

Scope:

This is for a Full time and Part Time 'Bench' positions covering regular ad hoc hours as well as providing support for holiday cover etc.

The post holder (SIA license) will be responsible for maintaining the day-to-day security requirements at a strategically important site, maintaining a corporate image and high standards of professionalism. The pay rate is £13.88 - £15.08p/h Site Dependant

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide a prompt, polite and warm welcome to all visitors.
• Anticipate 'clients’ needs/problems before they arise and that their expectations are met and exceeded each day
• Be seen as a visible customer focused professional greeting and engaging with visitors.
• Provide a consistent professional service at all times.
• Communicate visitor/client arrivals to the relevant person promptly.
• Maintain a high security awareness at all times
• Undertake patrols and inspections in accordance with management instructions.
• Proficient use of relevant communications equipment will require candidate to have good communication skills.
• Ensuring all H&S policies are adhered to.
• Ensuring that no un-authorised persons are permitted in prohibited areas.
• Issue visitor passes using agreed processes and procedures
• Maintaining an accurate record of any incidents that occur.

What We Are Looking For:

• Professional, highly driven, flexible, enthusiastic, proactive, self – motivated team player
• Smart and confident with a physical presence.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with young/adults people at all levels
• Immaculate presentation - due to the environment in which you will be working.
• Clear, concise and confident communication skills which are customer service orientated with a very keen eye for detail.
• Maintain and practice a high degree of confidentiality at all times
• Computer literate
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to be vetted back 5 years or since leaving compulsory education.
• Provide support to the wider when required.

Drivers licence is desirable for this role

About us:

Vigilant cover a range of security related services including manned guarding, mobile patrols and keyholding.

We currently employ 1000 members of staff across the UK and cover a range of security related services including manned guarding, mobile patrols and keyholding. High standards are embedded in the DNA of the company and we pride ourselves on delivering seamless service to our clients. We currently have an annual turnover approaching £40 million per annum and a forecast for continued growth throughout the next five years.

We are Investors in People Gold accredited and believe that we are only as good as the people we employ, so staff welfare, support and development, is an absolute priority for us. We ensure our staff from the outset are given the skills required to be competent.

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