Corporate Security Relief Officer

ICTS (UK) Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in Greater London is seeking an experienced Security Officer to ensure the safety of prestigious sites. Responsibilities include managing access, patrolling areas, and responding to queries. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and a relevant SIA license. Flexibility in shift patterns is required, as this role covers various shifts including weekends.

Benefits

Full training provided

Uniform provided

Health and safety equipment provided

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a Corporate Security Officer is essential.
• Professional appearance and demeanor required.
• Willingness to undertake development training.

Responsibilities

• Manage access control for buildings and car-parks.
• Patrol buildings, car parks, and grounds.
• Respond to customer requests and queries.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong customer service skills

Team working and collaboration skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Competent IT and administration skills

Education

SIA Door Supervision or Security Guarding license

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

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

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Shift and hold

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

Requirements

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.

Additional information

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.