Security Officer

Iss; Paglesham East End; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS is seeking a Security Officer for a permanent position at our Lowestoft site. The role involves maintaining safety, preventing unauthorised access, and delivering excellent customer service across day and night shifts, including weekends.

Working in a team environment, you will monitor security systems and follow Health & Safety procedures while supporting a positive relationship with customers and colleagues. Applicants must hold a valid SIA front-line licence.

Qualifications

• Previous security experience.
• A valid front-line security guarding, door supervision or close protection SIA licence.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Always ensure the safety of the site and everyone on it
• Stay vigilant and identify any suspicious activities
• Prevent any unauthorised access
• Keep up to date with all the activity on site and have full knowledge of daily events
• Create a positive, professional relationship with customers and colleagues
• Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures and ensure any breaches are reported
• Work as part of a team and on your own depending on site requirements

Skills

Security experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Customer service

Education

SIA front-line licence

Job description

Security Officer

Contract: Government

Location: Lowestoft, NR33 0HT

Hours of work: 40

Working Pattern: Rotating 3-week shift cycle:

Week 1 – 53.5 hours

Week 2 – 38.75 hours

Week 3 – 29.5 hours

Contract Type: Permanent

Hourly Rate: £13.45

Are you passionate about safety and delivering a great customer experience?

As a Security Officer with ISS, you will be at the forefront of creating a safe environment, protecting your colleagues and our customer's property, people, and assets by providing exemplary security operations.

Working Pattern: Includes night shifts Monday - Friday and a mix of day and night shifts at weekends.

The Role

• Always ensure the safety of the site and everyone on it
• Stay vigilant and identify any suspicious activities
• Prevent any unauthorised access
• Keep up to date with all the activity on site and have full knowledge of daily events
• Create a positive, professional relationship with customers and colleagues
• Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures and ensure any breaches are reported
• Work as part of a team and on your own depending on site requirements

About You

• Previous security experience
• A valid front-line security guarding, door supervision or close protection SIA licence
• 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.

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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 proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

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.