Night Security Officer

Ward Security; Brighton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking security firm as a Security Officer, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring safety and security at a prestigious client site. This position offers a unique opportunity to showcase your skills in a professional environment, providing excellent customer service while maintaining security protocols. You'll benefit from a supportive company culture that values training and development, ensuring you have the tools to succeed. With a range of perks including a pension scheme, financial support for SIA licensing, and discounts through our ReWard membership, this role promises to enhance your career in security services while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Financial support for SIA Licensing

Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

Company Pension scheme

Life Assurance benefits

Employee referral scheme

Discounted gym membership

Discounts at major retailers

Cinema tickets

Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Corporate Security Officer.
• Must hold a valid Frontline SIA license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct foot patrols and guard access points.
• Complete daily reports and communicate effectively.

Skills

Valid Frontline SIA license

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

IT literacy

Job description

Ward Security is looking for an experienced Security Officer who will work at our client’s premier office and lab premises in West London.

The ideal candidate will possess the skills to deliver an effective and efficient service to the client.

Sounds like you? Apply now!
Position: Security Officer
Pay rate: £14.22 per hour
Shift Pattern: Wed to Sun nights only - 60 hours
Location: Arc West London, Hammersmith, London, W6 9RH
Role Requirements: Valid SIA licence

Benefits include:

• Financial support for SIA Licensing and renewal
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Company Pension scheme
• Life Assurance benefits
• Employee referral scheme
• Progression, training, and development opportunities

Additional benefits we offer via our ReWard membership:

• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts at major retailers and travel suppliers
• Restaurant and Supermarket vouchers
• Cinema tickets
• Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme

Main Duties:

• Act as a point of contact and information center to staff and visitors and tenants
• Always conduct yourself in a professional manner
• Ensure all instructions, both written and verbal are adhered to
• Guard access points, permitting or refusing entry, restraining trespassers
• Conduct foot patrols within defined areas as an effective deterrent in the protection of the client’s property and assets.
• Investigate and take the appropriate lawfully action as authorized by the corporate policy on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activities, safety and fire incidents
• Complete daily reports, including relevant information, observations, surveillance footage, and signatures
• Excellent communication skills to all levels – verbally, written, phone and by security radio’s

Must have:

• Valid Frontline SIA license
• Proven work experience as a Corporate Security Officer - min 1 year
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• High level of self-presentation
• IT literate - Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment
• Quick thinking and problem-solving skills
• A positive attitude to dealing with people and taking on challenges

Who We Are:

Ward Security provides security services solutions to a range of UK businesses. Security services include: CCTV security systems, property management, guard dog security, key holding services, security guard patrol services, response alarm systems and more. With over 1500+ of our amazing people operating nationally.
We seek the best talent to uphold our vision “We look after our people; our people look after our clients. We aim to retain and attract the very best of both”.

Why Work For Us?
Well apart from joining our friendly team we offer Uniform, SIA Licensing savings scheme, Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice scheme, Pension and Life Assurance benefits.
We strongly believe in growing our own talent, and we provide opportunities through our in-house Training Academy, our Leadership Development Programme, online eLearning and development programmes for a career path.
To support the wellbeing of our people we have an in-house Mental Health Team, Wellbeing Platform, an inclusive culture recognised in our Diversity Champion & International Inclusion Awards. We uphold our wellbeing as a MIND Workplace Wellbeing Silver Award holder. We offer Reward membership to all employees, which includes retail discounts, cinema tickets, gym membership, 24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme, and many other fantastic benefits.

At Ward Security, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to create an environment that promotes fairness, respect, and collaboration. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals based on their qualifications, skills, and abilities. We embrace the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our team members, recognising that diversity enriches our organisation and contributes to our success.