Site Security Officer - East-Space & Security_S&S

Serco Limited; Hollywater; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in the UK is seeking a Site Security Officer. This role involves managing daily security operations, supervising a team of 13 employees, and ensuring compliance with all security regulations and standards. The ideal candidate should have experience in physical security and team leadership. This position requires strong communication skills and the capability to train staff effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing physical security operations.
• Leadership skills to manage a team of employees.
• Understanding of security regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage physical security and compliance activities.
• Supervise and train security staff.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety policies.
• Coordinate with local security services.

Skills

Physical security management

Team leadership

Compliance with security regulations

First Aid qualification

Job description

Serco is looking for a Site Security Officer to support the Security Manager to achieve all contractual compliance activities. Provide the day to day management of 13 employees in accordance with Serco SMS policies & standards, GSOPs CSOPs DSOPs and all Skynet LOPs. Comply with Serco Management Systems: Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Policies and Standards future contracts.

Main Accountabilities

• The provision/management of physical security.
• Ensure employees are aware of the current security regulations and/or level of Security State alerts.
• The management and supervision of 13 employees within your team.
• Provide input into the development of processes & procedures.
• Ensure employees complete training as identified in the training matrix.
• Assist with security exercises and provide feedback on the outcome.
• Ensure your team has the appropriate resources required to carry out their duties.
• Ensure return to work interviews are completed in accordance with the Serco Absence Management Policy.
• Ensure all East Security employees hold a current Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence and welfare; first aid and training requirements are managed in accordance with the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme requirements.
• Ensure all security employees are First Aid qualified.
• Ensuring Security Staff Performance reviews (My Catchup) are completed.
• In line with KPI requirements, carry out PM documentation and maintain records.
• Oversight of the site key and document registries, including document control, dispatches and destructions; provide training and assistance where necessary.
• Carry out combination changes in line with current security requirements and document.
• Ensure department reports are completed at all levels and provide contractual KPI information to the Security Manager.
• Ensure the physical security measures in place are checked weekly and all faults reported immediately.
• Ensure site security upgrades & maintenance are carried out to a satisfactory specification and staff have been given any necessary training.
• Work in close liaison with onsite customer security lead.
• Assisting in the formalisation of security procedures.
• Give on-site security briefings & advice.
• Authorising the production of Access Control Cards and the maintenance of records.
• In liaison with the contract Vetting & Access Co‑ordinator Access Controller, assist in the vetting process by acting as the focal on‑site point of contact and assisting in their absence.
• Ensure Workplace Inspections are carried out as requested by any of the security or H&S management chain.
• At site level, liaise with Local Security Services (Civilian Police, Ministry of Defence Police & CTSA) to ensure appropriate emergency response procedures are in place.
• Any other duties as detailed by the Security manager