Security Officer

**About us**
To provide a security presence to Authority owned premises to for the purpose of preventing theft, intrusion, vandalism and the monitoring of persons and vehicles, to ensure a safe and secure environment for all users

**About the role** Pay Details**: Grade 2 £21,029 pa

**Hours of Work** / Working Pattern: Mon 18:50 - 07:10, Thur 06:50 - 19:10 & Sun 18:50 - 07:10

**Hours** 37hrs/week

**Main Place of Work**: Atlantic Trading Estate & Alps Depot

**Description**:

- _To provide a physical Security presence, both internal and external, at Authority owned premises in order to deter theft, fire, damage/vandalism and intrusion.
- To carry out regular patrols of premises, internal and external, during a shift and to monitor CCTV surveillance equipment (where installed), reporting any incidents in a timely manner to their Supervisor and Facilities Section.
- To ensure that premises alarm systems are set in accordance with instruction and to respond to any alarm activations and breaches of Security.
- To assist with any portering and minor labouring duties within a premises.
- To accurately record activities of any staff, vehicles, visitors, contractors and members of the general public as and when required.
- To assist in ensuring clear and safe pedestrian access to premises particularly in adverse weather conditions (e.g. clearing snow, gritting of access paths and roads, putting up warning signage, cordoning off hazardous areas)
- To adhere to Health and Safety legislation / relevant Council policies and procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your acts / omissions.
- To implement the principles of the Council's Environment Policy while carrying out the above duties.
- To report without delay any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate safeguarding officer.
- Such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and in accordance with the general character of the job as may reasonably be required by the Chief Officer from time to time.

**About you**
You will need:

- Experience of working in a security related role
- Experience of working in a customer care driven environment
- Basic knowledge of all legislation that relates to the Security Industry
- Basic knowledge of conflict management
- Basic knowledge of electronic security management systems
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to converse with members of the public and client officers
- Good written communication skills and the ability to draft concise and accurate reports
- Be physically able to carry out manual and active labouring duties.
- SIA Licensed
- Must be able to work on own initiative and undertake duties in an effective manner
- Positive and self-motivated with the ability to be flexible and responsive to changes in priorities and demands.
- Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate

Be prepared to work irregular hours.

Bydd angen y canlynol arnoch:

- Profiad o weithio mewn rôl diogelwch
- Profiad o weithio mewn amgylchedd sy’n ymwneud â gofal cwsmeriaid.
- Gwybodaeth sylfaenol o’r holl ddeddfwriaeth sy’n ymwneud â’r Diwydiant Diogelwch
- Gwybodaeth sylfaenol o reoli gwrthdaro
- Gwybodaeth sylfaenol o systemau rheoli diogelwch electronig
- Sgiliau cyfathrebu llafar da a gallu trafod ag aelodau’r cyhoedd a swyddogion cleient.
- Sgiliau cyfathrebu ysgrifenedig da a’r gallu i lunio adroddiadau cryno a chywir
- Gallu cyflawni dyletswyddau codi a chario a llafurio’n gorfforol.
- Trwydded SIA
- Rhaid gallu gweithio o'ch pen a'ch pastwn eich hun a chyflawni dyletswyddau’n effeithiol.
- Cadarnhaol a hunan-gymhellol gyda’r gallu i fod yn hyblyg ac ymatebol i newidiadau mewn blaenoriaethau a galw.
- Gallu gyrru/teithio ar hyd a lled y Fro neu rhwng lleoliadau fel sy'n berthnasol.

Parod i weithio oriau afreolaidd.

**Additional information**
DBS Check Required: N/A

For Further Information, contact: Steve Ackerman 07989 446726

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.

Job Reference: EHS00480