Security Officer

**Role**: Security Officer
**Pay Rate**: £12.35 per hour
**Location**: Swinton Shopping Centre, Manchester
**Role Requirements**: SIA licence
**Shift Pattern**: 3 week rotation
Week 1 Mon/Tues/Fri/Sat 06:00-18:30
Week 2 Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri 09:18:30 Thurs 09:00-19:00
Week 3 Wed 06:00-18:30 Thurs 06:00-19:00 Sat 08:30-18:30 Sun 08:00-18:30

**Benefits**:

- Uniform
- SIA Licensing savings scheme
- Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice scheme
- Pension and Life Assurance benefits
- We offer ReWard membership to all employees, which includes retail discounts, cinema tickets, gym membership, 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme and many other fantastic benefits

**Main Duties**:

- Always conduct yourself in a professional manner
- Ensure all instructions, both written and verbal are adhered to
- Conduct foot patrols external within defined areas as an effective deterrent in the protection of the shopping centre
- Investigate and take the appropriate lawfully action as authorised by the corporate policy on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activities, safety, and fire incidents
- Unlocking and locking of the shopping centre
- Complete daily reports, including relevant information, observations, surveillance footage, and signatures
- Excellent communication skills to all levels - verbally, written, phone and by security radios
- Effective operation of all pass systems relevant to an assignment
- Practical working knowledge of all current and applicable equipment
- Sound working knowledge of health and safety instructions pertaining to assigned duties
- Conflict management expertise is also highly desirable

**Who We Are**:
Ward Security provides security services solutions to a range of UK businesses. Security services include: CCTV security systems, property management, guard dog security, key holding services, security guard patrol services, response alarm systems and more. With over 1500+ of our amazing people operating nationally.
We seek the best talent to uphold our vision “We look after our people; our people look after our clients. We aim to retain and attract the very best of both”.
Why Work For Us?
Well apart from joining our friendly team we offer Uniform, SIA Licensing savings scheme, Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice scheme, Pension and Life Assurance benefits.
We strongly believe in growing our own talent, and we provide opportunities through our in-house Training Academy, our Leadership Development Programme, online eLearning and development programmes for a career path.
To support the wellbeing of our people we have an in-house Mental Health Team, Wellbeing Platform, an inclusive culture recognised in our Diversity Champion & International Inclusion Awards. We uphold our wellbeing as a MIND Workplace Wellbeing Silver Award holder. We offer Reward membership to all employees, which includes retail discounts, cinema tickets, gym membership, 24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme, and many other fantastic benefits.
At Ward Security, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to create an environment that promotes fairness, respect, and collaboration. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals based on their qualifications, skills, and abilities. We embrace the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our team members, recognising that diversity enriches our organisation and contributes to our success.