Residential Security Officer (RSO)

Weybourne-Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Free onsite parking

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Weybourne-Ltd on a large Private Estate in North Somerset seeks an experienced Residential Security Officer. You will guard multi-property assets, patrol estates, monitor CCTV and alarms, and coordinate emergency responses with discretion and professionalism.

You will engage with contractors, maintain estate security procedures, and deliver a discreet, customer‑focused service to the Principal, family, and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Residential Security role or similar.
• SIA Licence – Door Supervisor or above.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Willingness to undergo background vetting including criminal records checks.

Responsibilities

• Protect the Principal, Principal’s Family and their property.
• 23/7 Monitoring of CCTV, Fire and alarm systems.
• Patrolling and security checks across the estate.
• Coordinate security response to incidents and evacuations.
• Engage with security contractors to ensure compliance with policies.
• Deliver discreet, confidential security service and uphold estate values.

Skills

SIA License

FPOS Desirable

Driving License

CCTV Systems

Alarm Systems

Customer Focus

Discretion

MS Word

PowerPoint

Strong Communication

Organisational Skills

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Established in 2013, Weybourne manages investments and provides financial and other professional support to a High Net Worth family, their estates, and business interests. The latter covers a wide range of sectors, including farming, aviation, financial investments, commercial and residential property, music and several others. We currently have a team of around 65 employees, whose roles cover accountancy, financial control, tax and treasury, property and investment management, security, risk, and HR based in the both the UK and Singapore (where the Group Head Office is located).

Job Purpose

An exceptional opportunity for an experienced Residential Security Officer has arisen on a large private Estate in North Somerset.

Key Responsibilities

• Protection of the Principal, Principal’s Family and their property.
• Security monitoring other Family properties not located within the immediate Estate.
• 24/7 Monitoring of CCTV, Fire and alarm systems.
• Patrolling and security checks both mobile and on foot.
• Coordination of security reaction to incidents across the estate.
• Coordination of evacuation in the event of a fire or other emergency.
• Lock down procedures at night/ open up procedures in the morning.
• Emergency planning and coordination
• Reaction to and management of medical incidents.
• Ensure compliance with Estate and security specific procedures.
• Incident management ensuring all incidents are responded to in an appropriate manner.
• Engage with security specific contractors to ensure compliance with Estate policies.
• Ensure that compliance with all Estate’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety.
• Event security and guest reception as required by the Estate.
• Anticipate the needs of the Principal, the Estate employees and plan/act accordingly.
• Deliver a discreet, confidential and unobtrusive service.
• Uphold and maintain Estate Values; ensure and always embrace and keep focused on the principles and priorities of the Estate.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships across the Estate.
• Committed to continuous development of own skills and knowledge, undergoing training where necessary.
• Promote best working practices and ensure all safe systems of work are followed by ALL members of staff – reminding others of their Health and Safety responsibilities, and reporting incidents/near misses directly when necessary.
• Help to develop and maintain the Standard Operating Procedures and other documentation for security related processes.
• Any other ad hoc duties.

Person specification / Core Competencies

• Experience working in a Residential Security role (or role similar to that outlined above) or demonstrate transferable skills.
• SIA License – Door Supervisor or above.
• A full, clean driving license.
• Willingness to undergo background vetting including criminal records checks and enhanced vetting.
• First Person On the Scene (FPOS) qualified (desirable).
• Experience using CCTV and alarm systems (desirable).
• Professional with a strong customer focus and able to demonstrate integrity.
• Computer literate with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• The capability to build and maintain collaborative relationships
• Exceptional communications skills, both written and verbal
• A calm approach to resolving any conflicts which may arise
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities
• Proactive and flexible approach to work
• Willing to take responsibility and ownership for tasks.
• Strong sense of discretion, appreciating the confidentiality of the work.
• Keen to suggest improvements to current ways of working and willingness to embrace new working practices.
• Ability to work autonomously when required, whilst still possessing strong teamwork skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Free onsite parking.
• Annual leave - 25 shifts paid annual leave which includes bank or public holidays.
• Pension Plan.
• Shift rotation is 4 on 4 off.