Security Officer

Staffline; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks paid holiday

Life assurance benefit

Employee discount schemes

Refer a friend scheme

Free uniform provided

Job summary

Staffline, in partnership with G4S, seeks a Security Officer for a high-profile site in London. You will patrol, greet staff and visitors, and enforce security rules to protect people and property.

The role requires a valid SIA licence, first aid training, and flexibility to cover 7am–7pm or 7pm–7am shifts on a 7-days-on/3-off pattern. Competitive hourly rate and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid SIA licence and keep in date.
• Must be first aid trained.
• Banksman training is required to support the Security Operation on site.
• Experience in high-profile buildings and public sector environments preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Calm, proactive and professional approach at all times.

Responsibilities

• Greet staff and visitors and ensure adherence to security protocols.
• Conduct patrols and respond to security incidents.
• De-escalate situations firmly and respectfully.
• Protect staff, buildings and assets while delivering good customer service.

Skills

Age 18+

SIA Licence

First aid

Banksman training

Public sector

Security experience

Team player

Numeracy

Tech literacy

Communication

Legislation knowledge

Proactive attitude

Calm under pressure

Education

SIA Licence

First aid training

Banksman training

Job description

Security Officer to join the G4S team, working for a well known-site in

London!

Contract Information:

Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour

Shifts: 7 days, 3 off, 7 nights, 4 off (7am to 7pm/ 7pm to 7am)

A frontline SIA Licence is required.

Applicants must have lived in the UK for at least the last 5 years, due to SC Clearance requirements.

Your Time at Work

As a Security Officer you'll ensure the safety of our customers' staff, their buildings and assets, whilst providing excellent customer service with a smile. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service in a safe and secure environment.

It's a varied role that includes greeting staff and visitors and ensuring they adhere to the required security protocols, conducting searches where required, patrolling the premises and dealing with security incidents. You'll ensure visitors and staff are in a safe environment by de-escalating situations in a firm but respectful manner. With a keen eye and a brilliant way with people, you could look forward to an interesting role where no two days are the same with exciting career opportunities.

Our Perfect Worker

What we'll need from you:

• Aged over 18.
• Requires specialist knowledge and a high degree of initiative, creativity with a wide scope for discretion.
• Must hold a valid SIA licence and keep in date.
• Must be first aid trained.
• Banksman training is required to support the Security Operation on site.
• Working in Public Sector commercial environments is preferable.
• Security experience of working in high-profile buildings.
• An excellent team player.
• Numeracy and technology literate.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the current legislation of the role being applied for.
• A proactive and positive 'can-do' attitude.
• Calm and professional approach at all times.

Key Information and Benefits

• 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual)
• Life assurance benefit- Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal
• Employee Discount Schemes
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free uniform provided

Job ref:

1G4S (G179)

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About Staffline

Staffline are working in Partnership with G4S, providing a recruitment solution for security roles.