Security Officer-Afternoons

OCS; Newry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Security Officer to join our site. You will act as a first line support to employees and visitors, monitor fire and security systems, and conduct regular patrols to protect the premises.

You must have the right to work in the UK and an SIA licence; experience in security is an advantage. The role requires initiative, professionalism, strong communication, reliability, and punctuality.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Experience in the security industry is an advantage.
• SIA licence is essential.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Professional demeanour with sound judgement and integrity.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first line support to employees and visitors, providing a professional and friendly service.
• Monitor fire, security, and building systems.
• Ensure that assigned tasks are completed in a professional and timely manner, meeting relevant legislation.
• Conduct regular patrols to ensure the security of the premises.
• Respond promptly to any security incidents or emergencies.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents and activities.
• Collaborate with other security personnel to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Skills

Right to work in the UK

Experience in Security Industry

Ability to work on own initiative

Professional demeanour

Sound judgement and integrity

Strong communication skills

Reliability and punctuality

Job description

• Act as a first line support to employees and visitors to the site, providing a professional and friendly service
• Monitor fire, security, and building systems
• Ensure that assigned tasks are completed in a professional and timely manner, meeting relevant legislation
• Conduct regular patrols to ensure the security of the premises
• Respond promptly to any security incidents or emergencies
• Maintain accurate records of incidents and activities
• Collaborate with other security personnel to ensure comprehensive coverage
• You must have the right to work in the UK
• Experience of working within the Security Industry is an advantage
• SIA licence is essential
• Ability to work on own initiative
• A professional demeanour with sound judgement and integrity
• Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a first line support to employees and visitors to the site, providing a professional and friendly service
• Monitor fire, security, and building systems
• Ensure that assigned tasks are completed in a professional and timely manner, meeting relevant legislation
• Conduct regular patrols to ensure the security of the premises
• Respond promptly to any security incidents or emergencies
• Maintain accurate records of incidents and activities
• Collaborate with other security personnel to ensure comprehensive coverage
• You must have the right to work in the UK
• Experience of working within the Security Industry is an advantage
• SIA licence is essential
• Ability to work on own initiative
• A professional demeanour with sound judgement and integrity
• Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic

Essential Hiring Criteria

• You must have the right to work in the UK
• Experience of working within the Security Industry is an advantage
• SIA licence is essential
• Ability to work on own initiative
• A professional demeanour with sound judgement and integrity
• Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.