Zoo Security Officer: Day/Night Patrols & Staff Perks

Chester Zoo; Chester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff pass

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare plan

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Perks discounts

Pension scheme up to 9%

Job summary

Chester Zoo is seeking a Security Officer to join our professional Security team, delivering proactive prevention and emergency response to keep staff, visitors, contractors, living collection and assets safe by day and night. You will conduct surveillance, patrols, searches and support management in addressing security vulnerabilities, while using security systems to maximise operational benefit.

We offer a permanent contract with an average 42 hours per week on a rota of 8 days out of 16, 33

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Full driving licence.
• SIA front line door supervisor licence.
• SIA public space CCTV licence (desirable).
• First Aid at Work qualification (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest level of security at the zoo delivering proactive and effective prevention activities and emergency response.
• Conduct effective security tasks including surveillance, people searches, foot and mobile patrols during the day and night.
• Support the Security Supervisory & Management team ensuring regular reviews of security vulnerabilities are identified and addressed.
• Demonstrate a high level of competency in the use of all security systems to maximise their operational benefit.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol & security

Education

SIA front line door supervisor licence

First Aid at Work qualification

Tools

Full driving licence

SIA CCTV licence (desirable)

Job description

Chester Zoo is seeking a Security Officer to join our professional Security team, delivering proactive prevention and emergency response to keep staff, visitors, contractors, living collection and assets safe by day and night. You will conduct surveillance, patrols, searches and support management in addressing security vulnerabilities, while using security systems to maximise operational benefit.

We offer a permanent contract with an average 42 hours per week on a rota of 8 days out of 16, 33