Security Officer

2 days ago


Midlothian, United Kingdom OCS Group Full time

About the Role

The Security Officer - Estate Protection is accountable to the Operations Manager. This role involves working on a variable shift rota between 06:00 to 18:00, 56 hours per week. The successful candidate will ensure exemplary standards of security and customer service are provided to the Business Manager/Operations Manager, Tenants, and visitors to the estate at all times. As the public face of the security team, the Security Officer must act with professionalism always, demonstrating a flexible can-do attitude in this highly influential role.

Scope of Role:

  • To be part of a team in a roster pattern, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of security services.
  • To interact with all visitors/tenants within the buildings, delivering a world-class customer-focused service that meets the highest standards of professionalism and courtesy.
  • Carry out regular patrols of the estate as detailed in the security assignment instructions, being proactive and always following the company security strategy.
  • Ensure compliance with all company procedures, processes, and external bodies, including enforcement agencies and audit bodies.
  • Respond promptly and effectively to all security issues and events, taking a proactive approach to maintaining a safe and secure environment.
  • Act professionally, pleasantly, and courteously at all times while carrying out duties, adhering to the highest standards of personal grooming and site uniform requirements.
  • To ensure that the estate is a safe and non-threatening environment for all visitors/tenants.
  • Manage incidents in accordance with company and estate policies and procedures, ensuring that all necessary steps are taken to resolve issues promptly and effectively.
  • Liaise with the Business Manager/Operations Manager and neighboring security teams, proactively reacting to incidents and ensuring colleagues are fully briefed and supported.
  • To deal efficiently and effectively with emergencies, including protecting activity, fire, and bomb scares, ensuring that the onsite team and client are always kept fully informed.
  • Display an intelligent understanding of human behavior, monitoring and surveillance of suspect individuals, logging and reporting incidents in line with company and estate policies.
  • To provide regular liaison and timely feedback, reporting any events that may be detrimental to the fulfillment of the provision of security to the Soft Services Manager.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

Personal Attributes

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate clearly and credibly with management, tenants, the public, and all staff.
  • Able to demonstrate an outgoing personality and ability to communicate with the public in a customer-focused and engaging role.
  • Capable of working unsupervised and taking responsibility, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • Able to attend work in line with shift pattern through own transport or public transport, with the ability to be flexible with shift start and finish times.
  • Intermediate IT skills required.

About the Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £1.7bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award-winning services including Cleaning, Catering, Security, Technical services, Energy Management, and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management, and pest control services to the public and private sectors. Our mission is to make people and places the best that they can be.



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