Security Officer

Manchester Arndale; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company seeks a Security Officer for a casual contract in Folkestone. This role involves ensuring the safety of employees and visitors, monitoring security systems, and managing incidents with professionalism. Candidates should possess essential SIA licenses, strong communication skills, and a commitment to customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Security Industry is an advantage.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Act as first line support to employees and visitors.
• Monitor fire, security, and building systems.
• Conduct regular patrols to ensure security.

Skills

Customer Service

Strong Communication

Ability to Work on Own Initiative

Professional Demeanor

Calm Under Pressure

Education

SIA Licence

CCTV SIA Licence

Standard DBS

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

Shift Pattern: This is a casual contract and shifts will be available to cover sickness, annual leave and other period of absence.

As a Security Officer, you will be the first line of support for employees and visitors to the site, providing a professional and friendly service. You will be responsible for monitoring fire, security, and building systems, ensuring that all assigned tasks are completed in a professional and timely manner, and in compliance with relevant legislation

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Act as a first line support to employees and visitors to the site, providing a professional and friendly service
• Monitor fire, security, and building systems
• Ensure that assigned tasks are completed in a professional and timely manner, meeting relevant legislation
• Conduct regular patrols to ensure the security of the premises
• Respond promptly to any security incidents or emergencies
• Maintain accurate records of incidents and activities
• Collaborate with other security personnel to ensure comprehensive coverage

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• You must have the right to work in the UK
• Experience of working within the Security Industry is an advantage
• SIA licence is essential
• CCTV SIA Licence is also essential
• All candidates must have great customer service skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• A professional demeanour with sound judgement and integrity
• Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic
• MS Office and Outlook skills essential
• Standard DBS and 5 years vetting required

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.