Support Security Officer

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the security sector is seeking dedicated personnel to provide exceptional security services. The role includes ensuring compliance with legal requirements, completing assigned tasks, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates must have prior security experience and hold an SIA License. The company offers a flexible benefits scheme tailored to employees' lifestyles, including virtual GP services and financial wellbeing assistance.

Benefits

Virtual GP services

Financial wellbeing assistance

High street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life cover

Savings schemes

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Previous Security Experience required.
• Must hold an SIA License.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with policies and legal requirements.
• Complete all tasks as per Assignment Instructions.
• Report health and safety hazards immediately.

Skills

Security Experience

Education

SIA License

Job description

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• To protect our customer's property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI's) and any subsequent changes.
• Delivering results that meet and/or exceed the Key Performance Indicators / Service Level Agreement for the customer through full responsibility and accountability, providing a service that aids in the retention of the contract.
• To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development.

Main Duties

Operations

• To be aware of and ensure compliance with all aspects of policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements as directed by the Security Account Manager and in accordance with UK Law and Guidance bodies.
• Fully and satisfactorily complete all tasks and duties on site as defined within the published Assignment Instructions (AI's).
• Proactively review the published Assignment Instructions, familiarising oneself with any changes, and suggest amendments to improve or enhance the current service.
• To be compliant with Industry and Statutory Legislation (you are required to obtain a front-line licence in either Security Guarding or Door Supervision), which must be worn at all times whilst carrying out your duties. The Customer also requires a CCTV PSS SIA Licence. Additional courses may be contractually required.
• Comply with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.
• Follow instructions and procedures appropriately without unnecessarily challenging authority.
• Work systematically, methodically, and in an orderly way.

Training

• Fully and satisfactorily complete all required competency training.
• Undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development as directed by the Security Account Manager.
• Use technology to achieve key work objectives and develop job knowledge through continual professional development.
• Ensure your licence is renewed 16 weeks before expiry.

Security and Health & Safety

• Report any Health & Safety hazards or potential hazards on site immediately.
• Stay alert to threats or changes within the work environment and take appropriate action to reduce disruption, loss, or damage.
• Use common sense and initiative; involve others if a situation becomes threatening.
• Maintain professional conduct in difficult situations and with challenging customers.
• Complete accurate incident reports promptly after any incident.
• Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to Mitie and the Client.
• Ensure check calls are carried out at the allocated times as stipulated in the Assignment Instructions (AI's).
• Call emergency services and the Communication Centre to report incidents.

What we are looking for

• Previous Security Experience
• SIA License

Our flexible benefits scheme offers benefits tailored to your lifestyle, including virtual GP services, financial wellbeing assistance, high street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, life cover, savings schemes, and recognition awards.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you have a disability or long-term condition requiring adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by email.