Corporate Security Relief Officer

ICTS (UK) Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in London is looking for a Security Officer to ensure safety and security at high-profile sites. Responsibilities include managing access control, patrolling premises, and responding to customer queries. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience, excellent communication skills, and an SIA license. This role offers flexible hours covering various shifts.

Benefits

Full training provided

Uniform and health and safety equipment provided

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a Corporate Security Officer is essential.
• Five years' checkable history and references are required.
• Must pass a criminal records check to the required standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage access control for buildings and car-parks.
• Patrol the buildings, car parks and grounds.
• Respond to customer requests and queries.
• Check and challenge ID passes.
• Deactivate and activate alarms.
• Unlock and lock buildings and external barriers.
• Identify and report Health & Safety issues.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong customer service

Team working and collaboration skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

IT and administration skills including MS Outlook, Word & Excel

Education

SIA Door Supervision or Security Guarding license

Job description

In this high-profile security officer role, you'll ensure the security and safety of the people and premises at a prestigious client site.

An experienced Security Officer, with exceptional customer-focus, you will carry out a range of duties including:

- Managing access control for buildings and car-parks - for employees, visitors and contractors.

- Patrolling the buildings, car parks and grounds to deter and detect problems.

- Responding to customer requests and queries.

- Checking and challenging ID passes with a professional and friendly approach.

- De-activating and activating alarms.

- Unlocking and locking buildings, rooms, external barriers and gates to ensure that no unauthorised personnel or hazards are on site.

- Identifying and reporting Health & Safety issues and carrying out first aid if necessary.

- Maintaining records including incident reports using computer- and paper-based systems.

This is an ad hoc position covering annual leave and absence, hours of work may vary but shift patterns are normally 8, 10 or 12 hour durations, covering days and nights Monday - Sunday.
However, as part of a small team you will need to be flexible to support your colleagues.

Substantial experience as a Corporate Security Officer is essential, and to succeed in this role you will also need:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong customer service, team working and collaboration skills.

- The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.

- The ability to deliver succinct and clear verbal and written reports.

- Competent IT and administration skills including MS Outlook, Word & Excel.

- Professional appearance and demeanour.

- Willingness to undertake development training.

- An SIA Door Supervision (DS) or Security Guarding (SG) license.

- Five years' checkable history and references.

- To pass a criminal records check (CRC) to the required standards.

The following would also be useful but are not essential:

- A First Aid at Work qualification

- An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) qualification.

Full training, uniform and health and safety equipment are provided.

Established in 1987, ICTS specialises in the provision of integrated security and customer services within the most demanding environments.

We take our commitment to principles of fairness and mutual respect for people of all faiths and cultures seriously and we expect our employees to do the same.