Data Centre Security Officers

ICTS Ltd; Newport, Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Uniform provided

PPE provided

Job summary

ICTS Ltd is seeking reliable Security Officers to safeguard Data Centre premises in the Newport and Cardiff area. You will manage access control, patrol sites, check IDs, handle alarms and support safety on site.

Ideal candidates have a valid SIA DS/SG license, five years of verifiable history, and CRC clearance. Full training, uniform and PPE are provided; 12-hour shifts rotate day and night on a 4 on/4 off cycle.

Qualifications

• SIA license required for the role.
• Five years' checkable history and references.
• Criminal Records Check (CRC) to required standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage access control for buildings and car parks.
• Patrol premises and grounds to deter and detect issues.
• Check and challenge ID passes professionally.
• Respond to alarms, lock/unlock buildings and barriers.
• Monitor CCTV and other security systems; report issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer-facing experience

Calm under pressure

Education

SIA Door Supervision or Security Guarding license

Tools

CCTV systems

Alarm systems

Access control systems

Job description

ICTS are looking for reliable and technology savvy Security Officers to ensure the security and safety of premises and people amongst the sites of our Data Centre client in the Newport and Cardiff area., An experienced Security Officer, you will carry out a range of duties in a modern and fast paced environment, 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.
• 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
• You’ll be required to work a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern working 12-hour shifts, encompassing both days and nights., An SIA Door Supervision (DS) or Security Guarding (SG) license is essential, and to succeed in this role you will also need:
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Experience in a customer-facing role, ideally in security
• 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:

• SIA Public Space Surveillance (PSS) (CCTV) licence
• First Aid qualification
• Experience in a similar role

Full training, uniform and health and safety equipment (PPE) are provided.

ICTS are rapidly becoming the number one Security provider for Data Centres in the UK, and are the number one payer for Data Centre Security Officers in the UK. Your wages will reflect that with a competitive wage compared to local Data Centres.

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.