Security Guard

**Advert Information** Job Title**: Security Guard
**Location**: Stevenage
**Starting Salary**:£34,988 with the opportunity to progress to £36,774 pa
**Hours**: 56 per week - Work Pattern 6 weeks on 3 weeks off 12 hour rota
**Contract**: Permanent

**Diversity**:We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce

Hertfordshire County Council are seeking a reliable, friendly and professional Security Officer to join our dedicated and hard-working team at Farnham House in Stevenage.

We are a strong team of professionals, who care about the people with whom we work with and are currently recruiting for a well-presented security professional to work at our Stevenage Campus. This is a great opportunity to work as part of the site team in a welcoming and community environment, where the security staff are highly valued and appreciated. Key duties include manned guarding, access control, car parking and patrols.
- Undertake patrols and inspections in accordance with management instruction.
- Provide a security presence in the main reception, greet visitors and deal with any enquiries relating to ID and access.
- Work closely with other Security Officers to manage the security office including the issue of ID cards, access to keys, lost property, making ID badges, etc.
- To be able to handle sensitive and confidential information and appropriately communicate with all staff, visitors, and service users.
- To help cover reception duties through the day if required.
- Monitor and review CCTV when required.
- Regular patrols of the site and surrounding areas.
- Assist with car parking duties with regular patrols and traffic management as and when required.
- Respond to and deal with all site emergencies.
- To provide the First Aid Emergency call out system for the campus
- Adhere to all H&S policies and take responsibility for any H&S breaches noted in the course of duty.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Security Supervisor or Building Services Manager as and when required.

**Additional Information**
What challenges you could be faced with:
You may face stressful and challenging situations daily, including dealing with emergencies, conflicts, and confrontations.

You will be given the opportunities to develop yourself with the many training courses that HCC have to offer.
- Security Industry Authority Licensed (SIA).
- Ability to work alone, using own initiative.
- Flexibility to work beyond regular working hours as required.
- Ability to prioritise work
- Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
- Proficient use of communications equipment

First Aid at Work certificate - training can be provided if required

If you tick all these boxes and want to be part of a team, then this is the role for you

**Closing Date**: 21.03.2024
**Interview Date**: 27.03.2024

**Benefits of working for us**:

- Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
- Excellent Career Development
- Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
- Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
- Shopping Discounts
- Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes

Job Reference: HCC25220