Security Officer

OCS Group Limited; Foxton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking a Security Officer to provide professional support for employees and visitors. Responsibilities include monitoring fire, security, and building systems, conducting patrols, and responding promptly to incidents. The ideal candidate should have an SIA licence, experience in the security industry, and strong communication skills, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Experience in the Security Industry preferred.
• SIA licence is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first line support to employees and visitors.
• Monitor fire, security, and building systems.
• Conduct regular patrols to ensure the security of the premises.
• Respond promptly to any security incidents or emergencies.

Skills

Customer service

Monitoring security systems

Incident response

Communication skills

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• CCTV monitoring
• Meeting and greeting clients
• Escorting contractors
• Respond promptly to any security incidents or emergencies
• Maintain accurate records of incidents and activities
• Collaborate with other security personnel to ensure comprehensive coverage

Qualifications

• You must have the right to work in the UK
• Experience of working within the Security Industry is an advantage
• SIA licence is essential
• 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

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.