Security Officer

Samsic UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in the UK is looking for a Security Officer for a site in London. The role involves providing professional security services, managing systems, and maintaining a strong security presence. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, a current SIA License, and the ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends. Benefits include full training, a career development plan, and strong management support.

Benefits

Full site training

Apprentice scheme

Career development plan

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

SIA Licence paid for

Qualifications

• Current SIA Licence - Door Supervisor or Security Guarding.
• Unrestricted right to work full-time in the UK for minimum 12 months.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Five-year checkable history required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional security service at the site.
• Meet and greet clients and visitors.
• Manage security control systems.
• Produce accurate reports as needed.
• Act as a liaison between the client and Contract Manager.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent customer care skills

Good knowledge of Health & Safety

Basic computer literacy

Numeracy and literacy skills

Good observation skills

Flexible attitude to working hours

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Security Officer to join our team covering a site in London.

The purpose of the role is to provide an efficient and professional security service to Samsic UK Security’s clients as specified, demonstrating the highest levels of Customer Service; presenting at all times a smart, alert, visible and commanding security presence.

Job Details

• Pay Rate : £13.85
• Average Weekly Hours : 50 hrs pw
• Contracted Hours : 50 hrs pw
• Employee Status : Permanent / Full Time
• Flexibility is vital as you will be required to work days, nights, weekends & bank holidays
• As a Security Officer you will work various shifts covering nights & weekends days

Duties

• “Meet and Greet”
• Answer all enquiries courteously and professionally
• Manage all systems within the security control base
• Ensure a vigilance, professional presence
• Produce accurate reports as and when needed
• Be an effective liaison between the client and the company Contract Manager
• Be an effective ambassador for Samsic UK Security and the client

Essential Requirements

• Excellent verbal communication skills, pleasant manner, approachable, clearly spoken
• Excellent customer care skills
• Have a good knowledge of Health & Safety
• Possesses computer literacy of at least a basic level
• Demonstrates basic numeracy and literacy skills for following instructions and preparing reports
• Demonstrates good observation skills
• Demonstrates a flexible attitude to changing working hours and patterns

Required Criteria for Applicants

• Current SIA Licence - Door Supervisor or Security Guarding
• Have an unrestricted right to work full time in the UK for a minimum period of 12 months
• Be fluent in spoken and written English
• Have a five-year checkable history (Providing a HMRC 3 Year Work History record at your interview)

Benefits

• Full site training
• Apprentice scheme available to all
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Career development plan
• Pension scheme
• Uniform provided
• SIA Licence paid for
• Strong Management support
• Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we have to insist that the ideal candidates’ CV MUST contain a full 5-year history back from today with MONTH and YEAR clearly displayed for start and finish times of each employment period including your most current role. Any gaps within the last 5 years need to be covered with an explication (could be School, Jobseekers, Student etc.) – If your CV fails to comply with this it will be rejected

Founded in 1986, Group Samsic has grown to meet an ever-growing need for Total Facilities Management. Now in 2021 the group boasts 70,000 employees Europe wide with an annual turnover of 2.4bn. euro. Samsic UK provided Security, Cleaning and Support Services to 750 clients at over 1700 locations in the UK. Our network of 14 regional offices ensure our clients are given our closest support and attention; and our 3000 highly skilled employees help us to develop a business of substance that meets client need and expectation while e constantly expand our presence in the FM Sector.