Security Guard/ Security Officer

2 weeks ago

Ampthill, United Kingdom Optamor Full time
Security Guard / Security Officer (12 month fixed term contract)
Our Security Guards are responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of our site and our business.

You will act as our first line of defence, remaining vigilant and diligent at all times in order to protect property and personnel against fire, theft,vandalism, illegal entry, and other hazards.

Lockheed Martin are one of the top 10 defence companies in the world, and by joining us you will be empowered to make a difference not only in your career but also to the defence of the country by contributing towardsthe safety and security of one of LMs largest sites in the UK, where we deliver projects critical to national security.

You will ensure that the site is protected at all times and will be expected to undertake overt, high-profile security patrols during both day and night; you will be responsible for checking windows, doors, gates and fences as well as operating other technicalsecurity measures to ensure they are secure and working effectively.

You will be the eyes and ears of the Head of Security around the site, identifying and reporting security issues, vulnerabilities and any other suspicious activity and you will ensure thatthese are addressed in a timely manner.

You will undertake control of entry duties at the site access control points and will carry out personnel and vehicle searches of employees and visitors entering and leaving the site; in doing so, you will guard againstthe theft of company property and ensure that no prohibited items are brought onto site.

You will form part of the site Crisis Response Team and will be required to respond to and deal with a wide variety of security related matters and incidents; you will need to be physically and emotionally robust in dealing with such occurrences and will beexpected to use your initiative as well as follow standard operating procedures.

Your core duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Frequent but irregular security patrols, both internal and external including perimeter checks in all weather conditions (24/7).
  • The examination of doors, windows, gates and other physical barriers to determine that they are secure.
  • The observation of personnel to guard against thefts of company and personal property.
  • The inspection of equipment and stores to ascertain if tampering has occurred.
  • The reporting of any and all security irregularities.
  • The provision of access to authorised personnel to company property.
  • The issue receipt and storage of security keys.
  • Reacting to security incidents.
  • Searching of personnel and vehicles.
  • Monitoring and reacting to CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Detection system alarms.
  • Front of house duties.
  • Escorting of visitors and contractors.
  • The provision of out of hours First Aider cover to site


In return we'll provide you with meaningful work that will allow you to grow your skills and enhance your career with us.

However equally important to us is that you enjoy a strong work life balance as well.

An excellent shift pattern of 4 on, 4 off and a comprehensivebenefits suite to enable you to live a healthy fulfilling life at and outside of work.

So if you are interested in joining a growing team who are part of a programme of national importance then there has never been a better time to apply We may not know what's going to change the world next, but chances are we're already working on it, and youcan be part of the story too

Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding.

Our specialistrecruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today.

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