Security Officer

Unitrust Protection Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Group Life Assurance

Personal Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Long Service Awards

Recognition Awards

Comprehensive Training

Discount Platform

Wellbeing Platform

Living Wage Foundation ServiceProvide

Job summary

Unitrust Protection Services is seeking a Security Officer to deliver professional security services, acting as the first point of contact for staff, visitors and contractors to protect people and property and coordinate with building management.

The role requires a valid SIA Door Supervisor licence and a First Aid qualification, with comprehensive training and development support as part of a well-being and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence (required).
• Recognised security industry training or equivalent experience.
• First Aid qualification (essential).

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional security services and protect persons and property.
• Act as the first point of contact for staff, visitors and contractors entering the building.
• Patrol and monitor to ensure safety and respond to alarms and incidents.
• Carry out reception duties, including greeting visitors and checking identification.
• Escalate security or maintenance issues with clear information and maintain records.

Skills

Strong communication

Excellent English

Security systems

Email/Office tools

Education

SIA Door Supervisor Licence

First Aid qualification

Job description

Job Title: Security Officer

Rate: £14.80 per hour

Contracted Hours: 56hrs average a week on 6 on 3 off Pattern, 3days, 3 Nights, 3 off

What’s in it for you

• Virtual GP
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Life Assurance
• Personal Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Recognition Awards
• Comprehensive Training
• Discount Platform
• Wellbeing Platform
• Living Wage Foundation Service Provider

Objective

To deliver professional security services while maintaining a high standard of customer care. Act as the first point of contact for all staff, visitors, and contractors entering the building. Support the client, building tenants, and the Building Manager by ensuring the protection of persons and property, maintaining the safety and security of the site, and assisting with the coordination of contractors and building operations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Protection & Safety

• Maintain good order on site and protect all persons from violence, abuse, accidents, and unsafe conditions.
• Safeguard the client’s property from loss, theft, damage (including fire or water), and unnecessary waste.
• Prevent offences against the law and ensure breaches of security policy or procedures are reported to management.
• Ensure all fire precautions are followed, and escape routes remain clear.

Patrolling & Monitoring

• Conduct internal and external patrols and inspections in accordance with Assignment Instructions.
• Monitor and respond to alarms from the Fire, Security, and BMS systems.
• Ensure no unauthorised persons enter restricted or prohibited areas.

Front of House & Customer Service

• Carry out reception duties including meeting and greeting visitors, checking identification and following all security procedures.
• Maintain a professional, helpful, and service-focused approach at all times.
• Manage key control and daily key issue logs.

Reporting, Communication & Coordination

• Escalate security or maintenance issues to the Security Control Room or Maintenance Team with clear and detailed information.
• Maintain accurate written and electronic records, logs, and incident reports.
• Escort contractors and oversee their activities on site where required.
• Liaise with Building Services regarding out-of-hours call-outs.
• Support ad hoc security and building management projects as required.

Incident Response

• Respond to all fire alarms and fire-related emergencies.
• Bomb alerts and all other major incident/emergencies.
• Floods, gas leaks, lift entrapments, and other building emergencies.
• Intruders, suspicious behaviour, and other crime-related incidents.
• Provide assistance in line with training and emergency procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence (required).
• Recognised security industry training or equivalent experience.
• First Aid qualification (essential).

Skills, Aptitudes & Attitude

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with Excellent spoken and written English.
• Professional telephone manner.
• Competent in using Email, Word, Excel, and electronic security systems & willing to learn new platforms.
• Capable of using all security equipment required to perform role duties.

Personal Attributes

• Smart and professional appearance in the provided uniform.
• Reliable, energetic, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to manage multiple tasks calmly and professionally.
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance record.
• Demonstrates tact, diplomacy, and the ability to interact effectively with clients, tenants, contractors, and visitors, even during emergencies.
• Physically fit to undertake patrols and emergency response duties.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Security Officer! Unitrust is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. Please note, any job offered is subject to satisfactory pre-employment and five year work history security vetting checks according to BS 7858:2019