Relief Security Officer

Staffline; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A security services provider is seeking an experienced Relief Security Officer to work at a financial institution's site in Birmingham. Responsibilities include managing access, ensuring safety, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must hold a valid SIA licence and have a strong work ethic. The role offers a pay rate of £14.74 per hour for full-time work.

Benefits

5.6 weeks of holiday

Workplace Pension Scheme

Progression training and development

Life assurance benefit

Healthcare Scheme

Employee Discount Schemes

Free uniform

Qualifications

• MUST have a SIA licence.
• Previous experience in the security industry preferred.
• Must provide a five-year checkable work history.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly in English.
• Manage access control and provide assistance to visitors.
• Report issues of concern to management.
• Comply with health and safety policy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Ability to work unsupervised

Calm personality

Job description

G4S are looking for an experienced Relief Security Officer to work at a prestigious financial institution's site in Birmingham where you will be required to carry out duties in a busy environment and carve out a career with the biggest name in security.

Key Requirements:

• MUST have a SIA licence - SG not acceptable.
• MUST apply with an up to date CV to be considered.

Job Details:

• Position: Security Officer
• Location: Birmingham
• Pay Rate: £14.74 per hour
• Hours: Full-time - 36 hours a week minimum
• Shifts: Varied - relief

Responsibilities:

• Communicate clearly in English, both verbal and written
• Work on their own or as part of a team
• Comply with directions/instructions from site supervisors/managers
• Work on reception/front of house duties
• Work inside buildings or outside in all weathers
• Provide site visitors with advice, guidance and information, answering any questions and queries
• Assist in premises evacuations during an emergency, ensuring the safety of all
• Manage access onto site and into the interior of the building, allowing only the correct accreditation on site and challenging where necessary
• Good overview of surrounding areas, to ensure nothing or no one seems out of place, escalating as necessary
• Manage the loading bay following the clear instructions of the supervisor and the procedures for entry after search
• Report faults, defects and any issues of concern to the relevant management
• Be physically fit as some sites require staff to be standing for several hours
• Comply with Assignment Instructions and Health and Safety policy

Ideal Candidate:

• Well-presented ensuring footwear is polished, and clothes are smart
• Have previous experience in the security industry, ideally in a receptionist or front of house role
• Have a DS/CP SIA licence
• Be polite, helpful and diligent, with a 'can do' ethos
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Be able to provide the highest standard in customer service
• Be flexible and reliable to meet the role requirements
• Have a calm personality capable of controlling difficult situations
• Be able to work without supervision and as a member of a team
• Have a full five-year checkable work history and current valid passport

Benefits:

• 5.6 weeks holiday per year (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays, worked or not worked)
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Progression training and development opportunities
• Life assurance benefit
• Contributory Healthcare Scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Employee Discount Schemes
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free uniform provided

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