Security Officer (Starting 24th November)

Sodexo; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider is recruiting a Security & Emergency Response Officer to ensure safety at their site. This role involves security services, overseeing emergency responses, and conducting safety checks. Candidates should possess a valid PSA licence and excellent communication skills. Benefits include wellbeing support and a comprehensive discounts scheme. Opportunities for career growth are available.

Benefits

Unlimited access to wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Learning and development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Qualifications

• Valid PSA licence required.
• Flexibility to cover shifts, holidays, and sickness.
• First Aid & AED qualification (or willingness to obtain).
• Previous security experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Knowledge of fire detection systems and Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out static guarding and gatehouse duties.
• Operate and monitor CCTV and fire life safety systems.
• Respond to emergencies and alarms.
• Provide first aid assistance during on-site incidents.
• Manage visitor access and issue security passes.
• Conduct safety checks and hazard reporting.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We are recruiting a Security & Emergency Response Officer to join our team at Little Connell. This role involves delivering high-quality security services, ensuring the safety of employees, visitors, and assets, while also supporting the facilities team when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out static guarding and gatehouse duties, enforcing site security procedures.
• Operate and monitor CCTV and fire life safety systems.
• Respond to emergencies, alarms, and site notifications in line with standard procedures.
• Provide first aid assistance during on-site incidents.
• Manage visitor access, issue security passes, and maintain accurate logs.
• Support reception duties, including handling phone calls.
• Conduct safety checks, hazard reporting, and incident investigations.
• Assist with evacuations and liaise with emergency services when required.
• Maintain professionalism, customer service standards, and compliance with all site rules.

Qualifications

• Valid PSA licence.
• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of fire detection systems, Health & Safety, and Food Safety regulations.
• First Aid & AED qualification (or willingness to obtain).
• Previous security experience in a similar role.
• Strong customer service, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to cover shifts, holidays, and sickness where needed.

Benefits

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support.
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing.
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan.
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Sodexo UK and Ireland's enhanced benefits and leave policies.

A little more about Sodexo: At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.