Security Officer

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Security Officer who takes pride in maintaining a safe and secure environment while delivering a professional and approachable service. You will act as a visible security presence across the site, engaging with employees, contractors and visitors while ensuring site security procedures are followed at all times. You will be responsible for conducting regular patrols, monitoring activity across the site, managing access and gatehouse operations, responding promptly to incidents and security concerns, and maintaining accurate records in line with site procedures. We are looking for someone with strong observational and communication skills who is confident working both independently and as part of a wider security team. You should be professional, reliable and customer-focused, with the ability to remain calm and make appropriate decisions when responding to incidents. The successful candidate must hold a valid frontline SIA Licence. Duties include:

• Protecting the client's property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI's) and site-specific procedures
• Managing gatehouse operations and acting as a professional first point of contact for employees, contractors, visitors and delivery drivers
• Signing visitors and contractors in and out of the site and maintaining accurate gatehouse records
• Controlling access and egress to the site, checking identification and ensuring all visitors, contractors and vehicles are appropriately authorised
• Conducting regular security patrols of the site, identifying and reporting any suspicious activity, security risks or potential hazards
• Preventing losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing offenders of policy and procedures
• Preventing and escalating incidents in a timely, accurate and appropriate manner to the Control Room/ Shift Manager/Operations Manager/Emergency Services as appropriate for serious incidents
• Completing reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities
• Maintaining organisation's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Acting as a first line support to customers and visitors to site, providing a professional and friendly service
• Understanding the needs of our customer, respond accordingly to customer queries and requests and take appropriate action
• Maintaining professional conduct at all times
  
  Full 5-year employment checkable history
• Valid frontline SIA licence - DS or SG
• Previous security experience
• Confidence to respond appropriately to incidents and challenging situations
• Flexible to meet the job requirements
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Smart appearance and be well-groomed
• Reliable, punctual and able to maintain high professional standards
• High level of enthusiasm and passion
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment
• Professional and customer-focused approach
• Ability to remain alert and vigilant throughout the shift
  
  Access to a range of nationally recognised courses to help further your career, via the Anchor Academy
• Access to SIA and First Aid training at discounted rates, with financial support available
• Auto Enrolment Pension (if earnings reach the minimum requirement for auto-enrolment)
• Stream - access to pay as you earn it
• Cycle to Work Scheme Available
• Full uniform provided
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
• Hospital Saturday Fund