Security Officer: Protect, Patrol & Welcome Visitors

House of Commons; West End; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave (30–35 days)

Civil Service pension scheme

Flexible working options

Job summary

The House of Commons is seeking a Security Officer to help keep the Parliamentary Estate safe, secure and accessible around the clock. You will control access, screen people and vehicles, monitor CCTV, respond to alarms and patrol the Estate while supporting the democratic work of Parliament.

As part of a fast-changing environment, you will provide a professional, welcoming service to visitors and colleagues, apply relevant policies, and build specialist security skills in a high-profile

Qualifications

• Experience handling diverse groups with strong customer service.
• Good security awareness and ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to gather relevant information to understand incidents.

Responsibilities

• Control access and screen people, vehicles and premises.
• Monitor CCTV and respond to alarms and incidents.
• Identify potential security threats and assess risk.
• Patrol the Estate and assist visitors and staff.
• Provide a professional, welcoming service to visitors and colleagues.

Skills

Customer service

Security awareness

Policy adherence

Observational skills

Job description

The House of Commons is seeking a Security Officer to help keep the Parliamentary Estate safe, secure and accessible around the clock. You will control access, screen people and vehicles, monitor CCTV, respond to alarms and patrol the Estate while supporting the democratic work of Parliament.

As part of a fast-changing environment, you will provide a professional, welcoming service to visitors and colleagues, apply relevant policies, and build specialist security skills in a high-profile