Security Officer vacancy in Central London (308jc)

Ex-Mill Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A security recruitment firm is seeking Security Officers in Central London to join their Mobile Response Team. The role involves dynamic responsibilities such as responding to alarms, thorough patrols, and shift-based work. Candidates must hold a valid SIA Licence and possess security experience, with additional qualifications like First Aid being beneficial. The position offers a starting salary of £38,000 alongside various benefits including healthcare, a pension scheme, and life assurance.

Benefits

20 days + Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare

Company Pension (Nest)

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Hold a valid SIA licence and keep it up to date.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of the London area.
• Have previous experience in mobile response roles.
• Hold valid First Aid at Work certification.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Exhibit a problem-solving attitude and creativity.
• Possess a full, clean UK driving licence.
• Have good IT skills with security software.
• Local residency for quicker response times is preferred.
• Show reliability, punctuality, and flexibility in work.

Responsibilities

• Respond to alarm activations and CCTV alerts.
• Conduct thorough internal and external patrols.
• Perform secure opening and closing procedures.
• Provide handovers at the end of shifts.
• Care for assigned patrol vehicles and report issues.
• Undertake additional security-related tasks as needed.
• Cover additional shifts when requested.

Skills

SIA Licence (Security Guard or Door Supervisor)

Geographical Knowledge of London

Security Experience

First Aid Certification

Excellent Communication Skills

Problem‑Solving Attitude

UK Driving Licence

IT Competency

Local Residence

Work Ethic

Spanish Language Skills

Job description

Security Officer vacancy in Central London (308jc)

Security Officer (308jc) – Central London - £38k + Benefits

My client who are a group of companies are now seeking to recruit two additional Security Officers to join their newly established in house security team after we have managed to find their first individual.

You will be reporting to the Security Manager, and you will join their Mobile Response Team. This challenging and dynamic role requires individuals who can adapt to various situations and maintain a high level of vigilance. The position involves shift-based work covering days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays, with various shift patterns to ensure round-the-clock security coverage for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Alarm and CCTV Response: Promptly respond to all alarm activations and CCTV alerts at client premises which includes assess situations quickly and accurately, taking appropriate action as per established protocols.
• Patrols: Conduct thorough internal and external patrols at various client locations and identify and report any security vulnerabilities or suspicious activities.
• Locks and Unlocks: Perform secure opening and closing procedures at client premises, ensuring all entry and exit points are properly secured, following specific client instructions for different sites.
• Shift Handover: Provide comprehensive and clear handovers at the end of each shift and document all significant events, incidents, and observations in detail.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Take responsibility for the care and upkeep of assigned patrol vehicles during shifts and promptly report any damage, mechanical issues, or maintenance needs to the operations manager.
• Additional Duties: Be prepared to undertake other reasonable security-related tasks as required by the business and adapt to changing client needs and security situations.
• Shift Coverage: Demonstrate willingness to cover additional shifts when requested to help maintain consistent security coverage during staff absences or periods of high demand.

Eligibility

• SIA Licence: Hold a valid Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence, either as a Security Guard or Door Supervisor and keep the licence up to date and adhere to all SIA regulations.
• Geographical Knowledge: Possess comprehensive knowledge of the London area, including main routes, landmarks, and potential high-risk zones.
• Security Experience: Have previous experience in the security industry, preferably in mobile response roles and understand security protocols, risk assessment, and incident management.
• First Aid Certification: Hold a valid First Aid at Work (FAAW) certification at minimum.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and be able to write clear, concise reports and communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and if necessary, law enforcement.
• Problem‑Solving Attitude: Exhibit a "can do" attitude and ability to think creatively when faced with challenges as well as contribute ideas for improving security processes and service quality.
• Driving Licence: Possess a full, clean UK driving licence, however candidates with up to 3 points may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
• IT Competency: Possess a good level of IT skills and be comfortable using security software, communication devices, and basic computer applications.
• Local Residence: Living in the London area is preferred for quicker response times and better local knowledge.
• Work Ethic: Demonstrate high levels of reliability, punctuality, and flexibility as well as show diligence and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• The ability to speak Spanish would also be very useful, but not essential.

The ideal candidate would be someone probably at the Pte to Cpl level, who is seeking a solid role where you will be able to plan your work cycle 3 to 4 months in the future, as you will be working a 3-day, 3 night and 3 off shift rotation.

In return they are offering a starting salary of £38,000 with a good benefits package which include 20 days + Bank Holidays, Private Healthcare, Company Pension (Nest), and Life Assurance.

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or [e-mail] or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk