Security Guard Shift Manager

3 weeks ago

Ampthill, United Kingdom Optamor Full time

Lockheed Martin have a fantastic opportunity for a Security Guard Shift Manager to be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of our site in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.

This is a great role for someone already working in a similar role or a Security Guard with some supervisory skills.

You will act as our first line of defence, managing a small team of security guards to deliver a professional security service under all conditions. You and your team will remain vigilant and diligent at all times in order to protect property and personnelagainst fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and other hazards.
You will manage and lead your team and ensure that the site is protected at all times and will be expected to coordinate and oversee the undertaking of overt, high-profile security patrols during both day and night; you will ensure that your team frequentlycheck windows, doors, gates and fences as well as other technical security measures to ensure they are secure and working effectively.

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

- Leading and managing a team of security guards
- Undertake performance management and professional development with your team
- Dealing with any disciplinary or administrative matters within your team
- Oversee and manage the delivery of frequent but irregular security patrols, both internal and external including perimeter checks in all weather conditions (24/7).
- Manage 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 anda comprehensive benefits suite to enable you to live a healthy fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Required skills, qualifications and experience
- Demonstrable experience in the provision of security at large sites within the Corporate Security, Military or Police environments.
- Must have experience in delivering a physical security service within a large complex organisation; this will include security patrolling, asset protection, control of entry, CCTV monitoring, and monitoring and reacting to intruder alarms.
- Experience of working with and leading small security guard teams is preferred
- Have experience of conducting personnel and vehicle searches.
- Be able to work independently with mínimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Be able to work on own initiative and also follow set procedures
- The ability to deal with people and to remain calm under pressure.
- Be flexible in a constantly changing and dynamic work environment.
- Be physically fit and capable of spending extended periods outside in all weather conditions.
- Maintain a smart and professional appearance, ensuring a good first impression for the business.
- IT literate (in particular MS Office)
- Must have a full UK driving licence.

Shift work details

4 x 12 hour Shifts (Days or Nights), followed by 4 Days off. In addition, you will work a further 26 x 12 hour shifts, per year (either days or nights) on a pre-agreed basis in order to meet business requirements.

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. We will never send your CV without your permission.

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