Security Officer

Mitie; Sonning; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider is seeking a Core Security Officer to protect client property and ensure adherence to security protocols at Thames Valley Park, Reading. The ideal candidate has essential experience in security and must hold a valid SIA License. The role offers a full-time position with a shift pattern of 4 days on and 4 days off, at a pay rate of £14 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in security essential.
• Hold a valid Security Guarding or Door Supervisor SIA License.
• Desirable to have CCTV SIA License.

Responsibilities

• Protect customer property, people, and assets.
• Adhere to site Assignment Instructions and procedures.
• Report health and safety hazards immediately.

Skills

Previous Security Experience

Excellent time management

Customer service experience

Education

Security Guarding or Door Supervisor SIA License

First Aid qualification

CCTV SIA License

Job description

Overview

Core Security Officer

Location: Thames Valley Park, Reading

Employment: Full time

Shift Pattern: 4 days on and 4 days off pattern

Pay Rate: £14 ph

Responsibilities

• To protect our customer's property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI's) and any subsequent changes.
• Delivering results that meet and / or exceed the Key performance indicators / Service Level Agreement for the customer through full responsibility and accountability, providing a service that aids in the retention of the contract.
• To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development.

Main Duties

Operations

• To ensure that you read and adhere to the requirements detailed in the Assignment Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.
• To fully understand the workings of the site, the current site rosters and highlight any possible shortfalls to the Security Manager.
• To be familiar with all aspects of policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements as directed by the Operations Manager and in accordance with UK Law and Guidance bodies.
• Fully and satisfactorily complete all the tasks and duties on site as defined within the published Assignment Instructions (AI's).
• Proactively refer to and review the published Assignment Instructions, familiarising yourself with any changes.
• To be compliant with Industry and Statutory Legislation (you are required to hold a front-line licence in either Security Guarding or Door Supervision).
• To ensure a detailed handover is carried out between shifts.
• To continually strive for personal development.
• To respond to all incidents in-line with the SOPs and follow the established escalation procedures.
• Comply with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.
• Act as an ambassador to the Client organisation, ensuring that their business is represented accordingly in all the duties you undertake.
• Continually support new initiatives and contribute to the development of the site.
• Work in a systematic, methodology and orderly way.
• Excellent communication skills essential, both written and oral.
• Smart and presentable.

Training

• Fully and satisfactorily complete all required competency training.
• To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development as directed by the Security Manager.
• Use technology to achieve key work objectives and develop job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development.
• You are required to ensure you renew your licence 16 weeks before expiry.

Security and Health & Safety

• Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site.
• Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment to take the appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage.
• Use common sense and initiative by immediately escalating any potential risks to the site.
• To maintain professional conduct during any incidents on site.
• Complete an accurate, detailed reports as soon as possible after any incident, which can then be used as part of the incident report process.
• Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to Mitie and the Client.
• To ensure check calls are being carried out at the allocated time slot as stipulated in the Assignment Instructions (AI's).
• To call emergency services and Mitie Control Room to report all incidents.

What we are looking for

• Previous Security Experience essential
• Security Guarding or Door Supervisor SIA License
• CCTV SIA License (desirable)
• Excellent time management
• First Aid qualification
• Customer service experience