Security Officer - Nights

DPD Group UK; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Hinckley is seeking an experienced Security Officer. You will be responsible for ensuring safety and security of premises, writing incident reports, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have security experience or relevant law enforcement background, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly across locations.

Benefits

Free Uniform

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance

Free onsite car parking

Health kiosks

Discounted shopping

Milestone Days off

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Previous security experience preferred but training provided.
• Confident IT user with experience in various IT systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of buildings and assets.
• Write complete and accurate Incident Reports.
• Work as part of a team to deliver excellent security.

Skills

CCTV

Customer Service

Communication skills

Computer Skills

Military Experience

Law Enforcement

Writing Skills

Job description

Our Central Security Manager is looking to recruit an experienced Security Officer to join their highly skilled team.

Effective security plays a vital role within the DPDgroup UK Operation given the nature of our business and our commitment to providing outstanding customer service. Security within the business also extends to the requirement to ensure that our employees and property are safeguarded at all times.

Key Duties and Accountabilities

• Ensuring safety and security of our building and assets by carrying out all duties in full adherence of site Assignment Instructions Daily KPIs and daily Security job cards .
• Writing complete and accurate Incident Reports and taking appropriate action as required on all reports.
• Claim Reduction - Investigate missing packages via CCTV & the DPD Internal Tracking system in order to determine area of concern / loss.
• Working as part of a team to deliver excellent security and customer service.
• Coordinating activities between contractors employees and visitors.
• Liaising with emergency services and other third-party organisations.
• Conduct periodic testing of Fire Alarm CCTV systems Door Access and Shutter Security
• Monitoring CCTV Access Control System and thermal monitoring systems.
• Uploading and maintaining Facial Recognition system on a daily basis
• Conducting Vehicle Gatehouse duties
• Answering calls and supporting the DPD Security Supervisor with any requested duties / tasks.
• Managing an airport style search area completing full searches of all staff and visitors as they leave the building
• Targeted searches of staff and trailers within the hub
• Internal & external foot patrols
• Incident support and management

Qualifications

As the successful candidate previous security experience would be preferred but training will be provided. We would welcome applications from candidates with armed forces prison service or police experience.

Being a confident IT user is critical in this role as some of the IT systems you will be using will include; CCTV Online Visitor Booking system facial recognition plus the creation and completion of written reports. Use of Google docs Google sheets Google slides and any other innovation.

Strong communication skills both written and verbal are critical to succeed in this role as are excellent interpersonal skills as you will be dealing with members of the public staff and visitors on a daily basis. You will be someone with a responsible and trustworthy attitude who takes pride in your day to day work

We will also expect you to have

• The ability to use initiative and follow procedures and guidelines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A professional appearance and attitude at times
• Flexibility towards working hours as working hours are varied to support operational needs
• Flexibility towards working between the three East Midlands Hub facilities
• Proactive and supportive team player.
• Demonstrate the core values of DPD DNA Passion Respect Honesty Flexibility Caringand Accountability

Additional Information

About our benefits :

We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business without them we wouldnt be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. Its important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few

• Free Uniform
• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Free onsite car parking for all employees
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Discounted shopping from 100s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses

Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.

If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers promises then this is the job for you! Apply today.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

CCTV,Customer Service,Communication skills,Computer Skills,ICD Coding,Military Experience,Law Enforcement,NIST Standards,Security,DoD Experience,RMF,Writing Skills

Department / Functional Area : Security

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1