Security Officer

Staffline; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Leave entitlement

Life assurance

SIA licence support

Employee discounts

Refer a friend

Job summary

Allied Universal are seeking experienced Security Officers to cover a newly acquired contract in Central London. The role requires a corporate security mindset, SIA licence, and over 2 years of relevant experience. Two shift patterns are available: 4 on 4 off, days (7am–7pm) or nights (7pm–7am).

Pay rate is £17.50 per hour for a 42-hour week. Training and progression support are provided within a modern, high-security environment. Staffline are partnering with G4S for recruitment.

Qualifications

• Have great communication skills
• Be well-groomed and always presentable
• Always looking at how we can improve our own performance and how we can improve our service delivery
• Have a winning mentality
• Be able to follow instructions, but also be able to make critical decisions when required
• Be good at taking ownership

Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador for the building and always maintain a welcoming approach and professional appearance
• Welcome all staff and guests into the building with a genuine greeting and respond to people with a smile or reassuring gesture
• Maintain excellent site knowledge of both the building and surrounding area to effectively answer any questions from building users
• Be aware of personal responsibilities regarding the site policies and procedures
• Be observant and have a full understanding of building security WIs and EOPs to ensure the security of the building and its users
• Be familiar with the contents of the Assignment Instructions and associated procedures
• Thinking outside of the box and going that extra mile to assist occupiers and guests
• Report any suspicious activity, including hostile reconnaissance or suspicious items
• Detect and deter any threats in or around our building
• Taking direction from the management team
• Providing a world class customer experience
• Working seamlessly with other service providers and departments
• Conduct Internal/External patrols

Skills

Great communication

Well-groomed

Presentable

Ownership

Decision making

Follow instructions

Job description

Allied Universal are currently recruiting for

Security Officers to work at a newly acquired contract in

Central London!

The site is extremely modern, with advanced security systems in place and is now opening a new floor of the building. So, the Allied team are looking for experienced, corporate security officers who can bring their security skills and knowledge to the site.

Contract Information:

Pay rate: £17.50 per hour.

Hours: 42 hours per week.

SIA Licence Required: Security Guarding or Door Supervisor.

Experience Level: Over 2 years in a corporate security officer position.

We have 2 different shift patterns available:

4 on, 4 off - Days Only (7am to 7pm)

4 on, 4 off - Nights Only (7pm to 7am)

Your Time at Work

As a Security Officer your duties will include:

• Act as an ambassador for the building and always maintain a welcoming approach and professional appearance
• Welcome all staff and guests into the building with a genuine greeting and respond to people with a smile or reassuring gesture
• Maintain excellent site knowledge of both the building and surrounding area to effectively answer any questions from building users
• Be aware of personal responsibilities regarding the site policies and procedures
• Be observant and have a full understanding of building security WIs and EOPs to ensure the security of the building and its users
• Be familiar with the contents of the Assignment Instructions and associated procedures
• Thinking outside of the box and going that extra mile to assist occupiers and guests
• Report any suspicious activity, including hostile reconnaissance or suspicious items
• Detect and deter any threats in or around our building
• Taking direction from the management team
• Providing a world class customer experience
• Working seamlessly with other service providers and departments
• Conduct Internal/External patrols

Our Perfect Worker

What we need from you:

• Have great communication skills
• Be well-groomed and always presentable
• Always looking at how we can improve our own performance and how we can improve our service delivery
• Have a winning mentality
• Be able to follow instructions, but also be able to make critical decisions when required
• Be good at taking ownership

Key Information and Benefits

• Hourly rate of £17.50 per hour
• Training, Support and Personal Development
• 22.4 days leave per year, with the option of accruing additional days leave from overtime worked (up to a maximum of 28 days)
• Life assurance benefit
• Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal
• Employee Discount Schemes
• Refer a friend scheme

Job Ref:

1ALS (L51)

G4S are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees.

About Staffline

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