Mobile Response Officer

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertas Group is seeking a Mobile Response Officer for the Security Services team on a 17-week contract to cover relief duties.

The role centres on patrolling assigned areas, monitoring CCTV and responding to alarms and incidents, including basic first aid where required, with night shifts averaging 36 hours per week.

Prior security experience is preferred but not essential, and a valid driving licence may be required depending on where duties fall.

Qualifications

• Strong observational skills and calm under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to deter and detect suspicious activity
• Monitor CCTV and use surveillance techniques to spot potential threats
• Respond promptly to alarms, incidents and emergencies, giving first aid as needed
• Work with law enforcement and emergency services when required
• Record incidents accurately and report findings to management
• Help implement loss prevention strategies to reduce theft and damage
• Keep a professional manner with clients, staff and the public
• Take part in ongoing training in security practice and first aid

Skills

Observational skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent and teamwork

Organisational and time-management

Job description

A Mobile Response Officer post in the Security Services team at Vertas Group, covering relief cover on a 17-week contract. The work centres on patrolling assigned areas, monitoring CCTV, and responding to alarms and incidents, including first aid where needed. It is night-shift work averaging 36 hours a week, and prior security experience is preferred but not essential. A valid driving licence may be needed depending on where duties fall.

What the job involves

• Patrol assigned areas to deter and detect suspicious activity
• Monitor CCTV and use surveillance techniques to spot potential threats
• Respond promptly to alarms, incidents and emergencies, giving first aid as needed
• Work with law enforcement and emergency services when required
• Record incidents accurately and report findings to management
• Help implement loss prevention strategies to reduce theft and damage
• Keep a professional manner with clients, staff and the public
• Take part in ongoing training in security practice and first aid

Skills & knowledge

• Strong observational skills and calm under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Working independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK
• Valid driving licence, depending on the location of duties

Other

• Passion for security and customer service

Nice to have

• Previous experience in a security role
• Knowledge of first aid practice
• Familiarity with CCTV systems and surveillance techniques