Security Officer Nights

CDX Security is a northwest-based security company providing premium concierge services, facilities management and security solutions to large-scale businesses, distribution centres, and the retail sector throughout the UK.

We are looking for smart, professional security officers/residential assistant to work nights on an approved premises for residents recently released from prison.

**Shift Pattern**:

- 4 on 4 off
- 20:00-08:00

**Role And Responsibilities**
- To continue to develop one’s own skills and knowledge within the position, and attendance at mandatory/ required training courses.
- Comply with all the clients company policies/procedures and client site rules and regulations.
- To carry out any other reasonable tasks and/or instructions as directed by the task sheets and management.
- Comply with all the clients company policies/procedure.
- Comply with all legislative requirements
- Contribute to effective team practice, communicate effectively with team members, and pass on key information
- Undertake regular inspections of the building throughout the period of duty, recording any occurrences/damage or defects, and monitor CCTV equipment
- Always maintain an active presence in the AP. Regularly engage with residents in a pro-social manner. Contribute towards the protection of residents, e.g., monitor in line with risk assessments.
- Monitor behaviour of high-risk residents and motivate residents to ensure compliance. Respond appropriately to abusive or aggressive behaviour
- **Ensure that the AP is locked and secure during curfew period. Confirm the presence and wellbeing of all residents overnight. Ensure responsive test are carried out when carrying out Curfew and Wellbeing Checks to ensure residents are alive and well.**
- Facilitate the function of the AP as a first/emergency point of contact out of hours
- Escalate to the standby Manager any matters of concern to ensure the enforcement and /or compliance with court orders, licences, AP rules
- Support and create a safe working environment for staff, residents, and visitors by adhering to Health and Safety legislation, ensuring Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and Risk Assessments are followed reporting incidents to Manager. Undertake Health and Safety, fire alarm, curfews, and room curfew checks in line with procedures**.**
- Undertake room searches, pack up residents’ possessions as directed
- Support the arrangement and delivery of purposeful activities for residents within the premises
- Supervise residents’ meals
- Undertake effective induction of residents
- Follow prescribed medication procedures including the issuing of medication to residents and both weekly and nightly audit of medication sheets
- Undertake alcohol and drugs tests as requested by the Manager, Record on Delius
- Undertake First Aid if a resident is injured or self-harms.
- Maintain hostel records and files as required, including data entry as necessary and contribute to the completion of incident reports
- Carry out safeguarding duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies
- Deal with visitors and telephone calls and monitor the work of visiting contractors in accordance with health and safety.
- Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes
- To work within the aims and values of the clients, NPS and NOMS
- Carry out any other reasonable duty commensurate with the responsibilities of the post.
- The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alternations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

**Qualification And/ Or Experience Required**:

- SIA Licence holder
- Have a sound knowledge of Security techniques.
- Fully understands the Site and local Emergency procedures.
- Understanding of the computer systems in operation within the security section.
- Understanding of CCTV system in operation and Data Protection.
- Understanding of all alarm systems.
- Understands the need to maintain diplomatic silence.
- Understands the need to always display an official but courteous manner

**Salary**: £9.84 per hour

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Night shift

Licence/Certification:

- SIA License (required)