Security Officer

ISS Facilities Services; Inverness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company is looking for a Security Officer in Inverness. Responsibilities include patrolling facilities, responding to incidents, and assisting visitors. Candidates must have a valid SIA license and previous security experience. The role offers a permanent contract with an hourly rate of £14.10, and requires commitment to high standards and great attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 5+ years residency in the UK due to national security vetting.
• Knowledge of security systems and related technology.

Responsibilities

• Patrol client facilities and respond to incidents.
• Attend all incidents as a first line response.
• Write reports for incidents and daily occurrences.
• Assist visitors and handle general queries.

Skills

Security experience

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Education

Valid SIA license

Job description

Overview

Security Officer

Contract: Professional Services, Production & Technology
Location: Inverness, IV2 7GE
Hours of work: 42
Working Pattern: 28 day rotation, average of 42 hours per week, rotation includes days/nights/weekends
Contract Type: Permanent
Hourly Rate: £14.10

The Role

• Patrolling the client’s internal and external facilities and responding promptly to any suspicious incidents
• Attending all incidents as directed and acting as first line response in emergencies
• Responding to incidents in common areas and client units when called upon
• Escalating or reporting incidents to the Communications Centre, Line Manager, Mobile Supervisor, Client, or Police when necessary
• Responding to intruder alarms and assisting individual units during night shifts
• Writing reports for incidents and daily occurrences
• Welcoming and assisting visitors to site in a polite and courteous manner
• Dealing with general queries from customers, the public, or the client as necessary

About You

• Previous security experience
• A valid front-line security guarding, door supervision or close protection SIA license
• Minimum 5 years resident in the UK, due to national security vetting requirement
• Knowledge and experience with security systems and other related tech
• Great attention to detail and a consistent approach
• A team player with good customer service skills
• New recruits will be encouraged to enrol onto the relevant apprenticeship as part of their training and development

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.