Security Officer

5 months ago

Preston, United Kingdom Securitas Full time

£13 per hour - 42 Hour per week contract

Are you looking to join a company that works with well-known companies and brands? Are you looking to further your career in security with a global leader in the field? If so, read on as Securitas is recruiting a Security Officer for our well-known defence sector client - this could be the role you have been waiting for

**The Role**

A Securitas Security Officer is at the forefront of providing professional and detail-oriented security services for our clients, namely encompassing guarding, surveillance and interventions as required by our clients on a day-to-day basis.

Working on the site of our defence sector client, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of security standards to the required levels, going above and beyond to be a positive brand ambassador for Securitas and in ensuring the services you provide are delivered to the highest standards. You will be proactive in the undertaking of standard operating conditions and will need to be on hand to respond to a range of security and safety threats or events.

In addition, your role as a Security Officer will include:

- Managing access control and security gate duties, including staff and vehicle searches, traffic management, car park duties and building patrols
- Providing an effective departmental security presence and proactive response service
- Monitoring fire and security alarm panels
- Adhering to communication requirements, records of delivery and maintenance of all other required gate records
- Responding to and dealing with all site risk events
- Carrying out fire prevention duties
- Ensuring all client Service Level Agreements (SLAs)and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met
- Always promoting a professional image of Securitas

**The Benefits**

For your job well done as a Security Officer, Securitas make sure that we reward you fairly and look after you as best we can with our generous benefits package. We understand that work/life balance is key to a happy and healthy life, and we try to strike that balance with a variety of benefits you can access from day 1. In addition to our competitive hourly pay rate for this role, we also offer:

- Company pension, alongside independent pension advice and planning access
- Life assurance scheme
- Discounted gym memberships
- Wellness advice and support, including financial emotional and physical schemes
- Dental and Physical health plans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car lease and new car purchasing schemes
- Discounts on a wide array of well-known brands, covering online shopping, holidays, days out and Arriva bus travel (as well as eligibility for Costco membership)
- Mortgage advice and access to payroll ISA’s

Not only do we try and support you with a work/life balance, and schemes to make the most of recreation time and home life, but you will also gain access to our highly regarded training. Our training, both in person and online, seeks to develop your skills and understanding so you can do the best you can in your role, as well as develop personally. We offer many accredited courses (including C&G, ILM, IOSH and SIA) and pride ourselves on our leadership development courses; we know that Securitas employees make great leaders

**What we need from you to become a Security Officer at Securitas**
- Hold a valid SIA licence of be willing to obtain one through Securitas
- Hold a clean, full manual UK driving licence
- Due to National Security requirements of our client, we require you to be a British born national
- Provide valid proof of right to work in the UK and pass security clearance
- Be able to work well individually and as part of a team
- Be prepared to work outside in all 4 seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Be able to communicate clearly in written and verbal formats
- Be able to make timely and informed decisions which you can justify
- Be reasonably fit, as walking and foot patrols are required
- A flexible and responsive approach to balance changing needs, requirements and urgencies
- A commitment and understanding of delivering high levels of customer services

Other organisations may call this role Security Guard, Security Executive, Security Assistant, Security & Facilities Officer, Security & Maintenance Officer, Security & Reception Officer, Security Specialist and Patrol Officer.

**Our Commitment to an inclusive working environment**

Whoever you are, we see you at Securitas.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 42 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Due to our security requirements, have you held British nationality for a minimum of 5 years?

**Experience**:

- security: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English fluently (preferred)

Licence/Certific

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