Data Centre Security Officer — 12-Hour Shifts

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Uniform and PPE provided

Job summary

ICTS is hiring Security Officers to safeguard data centre premises in the Newport and Cardiff area. You will work a 4 on / 4 off pattern with 12-hour shifts, days and nights, ensuring access control for staff and visitors and responding to alarms and incidents.

The role demands excellent communication, a calm and professional demeanor under pressure, and prior customer-facing security experience. A valid SIA DS/SG license and CRC checks are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Experience in a customer-facing role, ideally in security.

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.
• Checking and challenging ID passes with a professional and friendly approach.
• De-activating and activating alarms, and unlocking and locking buildings, rooms, external barriers and gates to ensure that no unauthorised personnel or hazards are on site.
• Fire, security and building systems monitoring, including CCTV.
• Identifying and reporting Health & Safety issues and carrying out first aid if necessary.
• Responding to customer requests and queries
• Maintaining records including incident reports using computer- and paper-based systems

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Customer-facing experience

Education

SIA DS/SG license

Tools

CCTV systems

Alarm systems

Job description

ICTS is hiring Security Officers to safeguard data centre premises in the Newport and Cardiff area. You will work a 4 on / 4 off pattern with 12-hour shifts, days and nights, ensuring access control for staff and visitors and responding to alarms and incidents.

The role demands excellent communication, a calm and professional demeanor under pressure, and prior customer-facing security experience. A valid SIA DS/SG license and CRC checks are essential.