Casual Security Officer

OCS; Uppingham; Remote; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Award-Winning Employer

Digital Learning

Retail Perks

Professional Growth

Flexible Pay

Inclusive and welcoming environment

Equal opportunities employer

Zusammenfassung

OCS UK & Ireland is recruiting a Security Officer to protect client sites and assets across a designated area. You will deliver a professional security service, patrol premises, manage access, respond to incidents, and maintain excellent customer service.

The role requires a valid SIA licence, UK work rights, and the ability to handle incidents calmly under pressure while remaining flexible to cover different sites and shifts.

Qualifikationen

• Right to work in the UK and ability to pass BS7858 vetting.
• Valid SIA Licence is essential.
• Strong observational skills to identify risks and incidents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure.
• Professional, reliable and customer-focused approach.
• Good fitness and mobility to undertake patrols and respond to incidents.
• Flexibility to work across different locations and shifts as required.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

SIA Licence

Right to Work in UK

Observational Skills

Written & Verbal Communication

Calm Under Pressure

Professional & Customer-focused

Fitness & Mobility

Flexibility Across Locations & Shifts

Jobbeschreibung

About The Role

Days of Working: This role requires full flexibility to support operational needs around Uppingham, working flexibly,covering various siteswithin a designated area. Shifts are typically available tosupport with sickness, absence and additional operational requirements,although shift patterns and start times will vary depending on the locationrequiring cover.

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.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria

• 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.

About The Company

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.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.