Security Officer: Access Control & Emergency Response

Wilson James Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks annual leave

Employer Pension contributions

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Referral scheme

Job summary

Wilson James has a North West London site seeking a Security Officer on a permanent basis. The role offers 4 on, 4 off shifts (days/nights and weekends) with a pay rate of £15.02 per hour. You will protect premises, assets and personnel, maintain a secure environment, and support incident response and emergency procedures.

Training and PPE may be required for active construction areas. The successful candidate will hold a current DS & CCTV SIA licence, have a detail-oriented approach, and be

Qualifications

• Current DS & CCTV SIA Licence is required.
• High attention to detail is essential for security monitoring and traffic control.
• Proven leadership and the ability to take command when needed.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while fitting into a broader team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a highly visible proactive security presence on and around the site, with a strong emphasis on access and egress controls.
• Check and verify badges and visitor passes and maintain security awareness.
• Support events by managing access control flow and acting as the point of contact for emergencies.
• Respond to and investigate Fire Safety System activations in a timely manner.
• Detect and deter unauthorised activity throughout the site, and report suspicious persons immediately to the Team Leader.
• Protect the premises, property, and personnel from theft, damage, and violence.
• Investigate unusual conditions, report damage to perimeter fencing or other buildings, and check that buildings are securely locked.
• Provide a visible preventative security presence by patrolling the site, internally and externally.
• Be fully conversant with the site layout, threats, and emergency evacuation procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership qualities

Independent worker

Customer-facing experience

Adaptability to new technologies

Tools

DS & CCTV SIA Licence

Job description

Wilson James has a North West London site seeking a Security Officer on a permanent basis. The role offers 4 on, 4 off shifts (days/nights and weekends) with a pay rate of £15.02 per hour. You will protect premises, assets and personnel, maintain a secure environment, and support incident response and emergency procedures.

Training and PPE may be required for active construction areas. The successful candidate will hold a current DS & CCTV SIA licence, have a detail-oriented approach, and be