Casual Security Officer

OCS Group limited; Stratford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Relief Security Officer to cover shifts at Aston Martin Gaydon and Wellesbourne. You will protect clients, people, property and assets while delivering a professional, customer-focused security service.

Responsibilities include patrols, access control, incident response, detailed reporting and liaison with clients. A valid SIA licence, Right to Work in the UK, and the ability to pass BS7858 vetting are required. Flexibility across locations is needed.

Qualifications

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Must pass BS7858 vetting.
• Valid SIA Licence.
• Strong observational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to remain calm and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Professional, reliable and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular patrols of assigned premises to prevent and detect unauthorised access, security breaches or unusual activity.
• Monitor and control site access, ensuring only authorised persons gain entry.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to alarms, emergencies and security incidents.
• Complete detailed and accurate incident reports and records as required.
• Maintain a visible and professional security presence to deter unwanted activity.
• Operate and monitor security systems, including CCTV equipment where applicable.
• Deliver excellent customer service while enforcing site policies and procedures.
• Liaise effectively with clients, visitors, emergency services and other stakeholders.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Patrols

Observation skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

SIA Licence

Tools

CCTV Operation

Job description

Days of Working: This is for a relief officer to cover various shifts at Aston Martin Gaydon and Wellesbourne As a Security Officer, you will play a key role in protecting our clients, their people, property and assets by delivering a professional and customer-focused security service. The successful candidate will be adaptable, reliable and able to respond professionally to a wide range of security situations while maintaining excellent customer service standards. As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct regular patrols of assigned premises to prevent and detect signs of unauthorised access, security breaches or unusual activity.
• Monitor and control site access, ensuring only authorised persons gain entry.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to alarms, emergencies and security incidents.
• Complete detailed and accurate incident reports and records as required.
• Maintain a visible and professional security presence to deter unwanted activity.
• Operate and monitor security systems, including CCTV equipment where applicable.
• Deliver excellent customer service while enforcing site policies and procedures.
• Liaise effectively with clients, visitors, emergency services and other stakeholders.
  Must have the Right to Work in the UK and ability to pass BS7858 vetting.
• Valid SIA Licence.
• Strong observational skills and the ability to identify potential risks and incidents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to remain calm and make effective decisions under pressure.
• A professional, reliable and customer-focused approach.
• Good levels of fitness and mobility to undertake patrols and respond to incidents.
• Flexibility to work across different locations and shift patterns as required.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a security, corporate security, retail security or guarding role.
• Experience of operating CCTV or other security monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of incident reporting and site security procedures.

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

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