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Barry Turner and Son Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry Turner and Son Ltd. require a Site Security Assistant to support the Site Manager in maintaining a safe and secure school environment.

The role focuses on routine site security, access control and reporting on security matters to help safeguard pupils, staff, visitors and premises. The post involves overseeing routine patrols, alarm testing and responsiveness to emergencies, with responsibilities extending to advising on improvements to lighting and entry points to deter intruders and

Responsibilities

• Maintain the security of premises with regular patrols and ensure alarms are tested and maintained.
• Act as a main keyholder registered with the police, controlling access to keys and site for authorised personnel.
• Ensure windows, doors and gates are opened and closed at times set by the Site Manager/Headteacher.
• Respond to emergencies on site, boarding up damaged windows, changing locks and resetting alarms as required.
• Advise the Headteacher on security enhancements, lighting, entrances and visitor handling to deter intruders.

Job description

To assist the Site Manager in his/her day-to-day responsibility for the security and safety of the school site and premises. To assist in dealing with matters relating to non-structural repairs and maintenance, heating and ventilation and other general site services within the establishment. To oversee the general maintenance and cleanliness of the site in order to provide a safe, secure and healthy environment for pupils, staff, parents, visitors and other users.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Site Security:

• To maintain the security of premises, ensuring proper and regular patrols are undertaken and that alarms are properly maintained, used, reset as necessary and tested.


• To act as one of the main keyholders of the site, registered as such with the police, and to ensure that access to keys and the site is given only to authorised persons.


• To ensure that all windows, doors and gates are opened and closed at appropriate times as specified by the Site manager/ Headteacher.


• When acting as keyholder, to attend the site/premises in emergencies, taking appropriate action in the case of break-in, theft or fire, including boarding up broken windows, repairing or changing door or window locks and resetting alarms.


• To advise the Headteacher/Head of centre on all aspects of site security, including making recommendations on improvements or alterations to lighting, entrances/exits, arrangements both for the welcoming of visitors and aimed at deterring intruders in order to ensure a safe environment.

Health and safety compliance:

• To liaise with the Departmental Health and Safety Adviser, local police and fire brigade on all aspects of site security and fire safety, informing the Headteacher/Head of centre of any premises-related health and safety issue requiring attention.


• To assist in undertaking regular health and safety risk assessments on the premises, making appropriate recommendations for change or improvement to the Site Manager/Headteacher as necessary.


• To assist in maintaining appropriate and adequate supplies of first aid and infection control equipment and materials in accordance with Borough policy and guidelines.


• To assist in the maintenance of emergency equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers) and the proper storage and use of any harmful machinery or toxic materials.


• To ensure the safe and efficient operation of all mechanical, electrical and heating services on the site as directed by the site manager.


• To monitor and take appropriate action to ensure proper and safe levels of