Security Officer - Aylesbury

Ward Security Limited; Westcott; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SIA licence support

Cycle to work benefit

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee referral scheme

Training and progression

Discounted gym membership

Retail/travel discounts

Restaurant & supermarket vouchers

Cinema tickets

24/7 Employee Assistance

Job summary

Ward Security Limited is seeking an experienced Security Officer for Buckinghamshire’s largest business park. The role requires a valid SIA licence and CCTV licence, with a focus on exceptional customer service and professional presentation.

You will manage entry points, patrols, reporting, and incident response in a high-security environment. The position offers Friday to Sunday night shifts in Aylesbury, with benefits including licensing support, pension, life assurance, and employee

Qualifications

• Valid SIA licence.
• CCTV licence.
• Proven security officer experience (min 2 years).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• High level of self-presentation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact and information centre to staff and visitors.
• Always conduct yourself in a professional manner.
• Ensure all instructions, both written and verbal are adhered to.
• Guard access points, permitting or refusing entry, restraining trespassers.
• Conduct foot patrols within defined areas as an effective deterrent in the protection of the client’s property and assets.
• Investigate and take appropriate lawful action as authorized by policy on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activities, safety and fire incidents.
• Complete daily reports with relevant information, observations, surveillance footage and signatures.
• Excellent communication to all levels – verbally, written, phone and by security radios.
• Operate pass systems relevant to an assignment.
• Perform lawful searches of vehicles and persons as instructed.
• Knowledge of firefighting equipment and safety procedures.
• Operate basic switchboard equipment.

Skills

IT literacy

Customer service

Communication skills

Professional presentation

Tools

Security systems handling

Job description

Do you have Security experience and looking for a new challenge? Do you provide exceptional customer service and maintain a professional demeanour?

We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Security Officer to safeguard one of Buckinghamshire’s largest business parks.

Excellent communication skills are essential. Within this you will carry out ID checks, respond to emergencies and provide information to all staff and visitors. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, ensuring a clean and professional environment, and maintaining a high level of security. You will possess a robust background in the security sector, demonstrate proficiency in IT systems, excel in multitasking, and maintain a professional and polished demeanour and excellent personal presentation.

Role: Security Officer

Pay Rate:£13.91 per hour

Shift Pattern: Friday, Saturday and Sunday Nights

Location: Aylesbury, HP18 0XB

Role Requirements: Door Supervisor and CCTV SIA licence

Benefits include:

• Financial support for SIA Licensing and renewal
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Company Pension scheme
• Life Assurance benefits
• Employee referral scheme
• Progression, training, and development opportunities

Additional benefits we offer via ourReWardmembership:

• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts at major retailers and travel suppliers
• Restaurant and Supermarket vouchers
• Cinema tickets
• Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme

Main Duties:

• Act as a point of contact and information centre to staff and visitors
• Always conduct yourself in a professional manner
• Ensure all instructions, both written and verbal are adhered to
• Guard access points, permitting or refusing entry, restraining trespassers
• Conduct foot patrols within defined areas as an effective deterrent in the protection of the client’s property and assets.
• Investigate and take the appropriate lawfully action as authorized by the corporate policy on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activities, safety and fire incidents
• Complete daily reports, including relevant information, observations, surveillance footage, and signatures
• Excellent communication skills to all levels – verbally, written, phone and by security radios
• Effective operation of all pass systems relevant to an assignment
• Lawful searches of vehicles and persons in accordance with instructions issued.
• Practical working knowledge of all current and applicable firefighting equipment.
• Sound working knowledge of health and safety instructions pertaining to assigned duties.
• The ability to operate basic switchboard equipment effectively

Must Haves:

• Valid SIA licence
• CCTV Licence
• Proven work experience as a Security Officer (minimum 2 years)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• High level of self-presentation
• IT literate- Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment
• Quick thinking and problem-solving skills
• A positive attitude to dealing with people and taking on challenges