Security Officer

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Vigilant Security is seeking a Professional Security Officer to join our team in London. You will be responsible for maintaining the day-to-day security at site, presenting a professional corporate image, and delivering excellent visitor reception and safety.

With an SIA licence, you will welcome visitors, patrol the site, report incidents, and uphold health and safety policies while interacting confidently with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA licence required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Smart appearance and professional conduct.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide a prompt, polite and warm welcome to all visitors.
• Anticipate clients’ needs/problems before they arise and that their expectations are met and exceeded each day
• Be seen as a visible customer focused professional greeting and engaging with visitors.
• Provide a consistent professional service at all times.
• Communicate visitor/client arrivals to the relevant person promptly.
• Maintain a high security awareness at all times
• Undertake patrols and inspections in accordance with management instructions.
• Proficient use of relevant communications equipment will require candidate to have good communication skills.
• Ensuring all H&S policies are adhered to.
• Ensuring that no un-authorised persons are permitted in prohibited areas.
• Issue visitor passes using agreed processes and procedures
• Maintaining an accurate record of any incidents that occur.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Computer literacy

Education

SIA licence

Job description

Location: On site / London, UK
job type: Permanent / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Security | General
Salary: Competitive salary

Security Officer

Vigilant Security are offering an exciting opportunity for a security professional to join our expanding team, working with a high-profile clients in and around London.

Scope:

The post holder (SIA license) will be responsible for maintaining the day-to-day security requirements at site, maintaining a corporate image and high standards of professionalism.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide a prompt, polite and warm welcome to all visitors.
• Anticipate clients’ needs/problems before they arise and that their expectations are met and exceeded each day
• Be seen as a visible customer focused professional greeting and engaging with visitors.
• Provide a consistent professional service at all times.
• Communicate visitor/client arrivals to the relevant person promptly.
• Maintain a high security awareness at all times
• Undertake patrols and inspections in accordance with management instructions.
• Proficient use of relevant communications equipment will require candidate to have good communication skills.
• Ensuring all H&S policies are adhered to.
• Ensuring that no un-authorised persons are permitted in prohibited areas.
• Issue visitor passes using agreed processes and procedures
• Maintaining an accurate record of any incidents that occur.

What We Are Looking For:

• Professional, highly driven, flexible, enthusiastic, proactive, self – motivated team player
• Smart and confident.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels
• Clear, concise and confident communication skills which are customer service orientated with a very keen eye for detail.
• Maintain and practice a high degree of confidentiality at all times
• Computer literate
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to be vetted back 5 years or since leaving compulsory education.
• Provide support to the wider when required.

About us:

Vigilant Security provides a wide range of security services including manned guarding, mobile patrols, and keyholding.

We continue to grow while maintaining the high standards embedded in our company DNA. We pride ourselves on delivering seamless service to our clients and investing in our people.

We believe staff welfare, support, and development are fundamental to our success. From day one, we ensure our teams receive the training and support needed to perform confidently and professionally.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.