Security Officer

**Job Alert**

**Position: Security Officer**

**Salary: £9.50 per hour**
**Start Date: Immediate**
**Hours per week: Permanent, 48 hours per week. 4 shifts per week, Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday at 18:00-6:00. With the potential for this to change to 4 on 4 off.**
**Location: Dewsbury**

We have a fantastic opportunity available, for an experienced Security Officer to join our dynamic team here at Dewsbury. We want your passion and enthusiasm, to help deliver a first-class service.

The MSS Group are seeking a reliable individual, who can provide general security management and maintain our customer focused approach.
- Would you thrive in a friendly working atmosphere?
- Would you also find benefit in the flexibility of working on other sites if required?

**Job Purpose**
- To deliver contractual obligations in accordance with client expectations.
- Working as a team towards specified KPI targets.
- To be proactive & reactive to the Health, Safety & Security of the site & all personnel

**Accountabilities**
- Regular communication with the Client and Key Account Manager to guarantee smooth operation of the contract delivery.
- Ensure understanding & adhere to client & company policies & procedures.
- To keep all mandatory training requirements current.
- Respond effectively to Emergencies as per Dow policies and procedures
- Remain compliant with specific Dow ER policies, procedures, and responses
- To complete vehicle/personnel searches & site patrols, reporting all findings.
- To ensure site personnel / visitors, contractors, delivery drivers are adhering to site rules & to escalate if required.
- Record and Report driver non compliances with PPE and Contraband policies.
- Report data for KPI reporting
- To remedy or escalate and gaps noticed within the site security.
- Provide cover (when available) for any operational gaps to maintain contract delivery.
- To provide innovations in a view of continually improving the standard of service.
- Have complete understanding of guidelines set out in the MSS Group Company Handbook.
- To conduct yourself in a professional & helpful manner.
- To prioritise current tasks and workload effectively.
- To respond to reasonable requests from the client in a professional and timely manner.

**Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)**
- Retain a valid Frontline SIA licence - 100%
- Monthly Dow Safety Meeting content awareness - 100%
- Adhere to Risk Assessments & PPE requirements - 100%
- Operate in compliance with Dow Risk Control Procedures - 100%
- Working as part of a team

**Skills, Knowledge and Experience**
- 5 years security background is essential
- A valid SIA Licence
- Health & Safety awareness
- Proficient with computer skills
- Issue resolution in a professional manner
- Systematic record keeping and attention to detail
- Strong and respected team member
- Continuous improvement mind set
- Effective decision maker & communicator
- Ability to work as part of a team and also to work autonomously
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Remaining clam in high pressured situations

**Contextual or other information**

**MSS Benefits Include**:
Cycle to Work Scheme, Pension, Death in Service, Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Sickness Pay.

**We create and maintain** clean, safe and secure environments

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £9.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dewsbury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Does your SIA Licence cover door or security supervision officer or close protection officer?

**Experience**:

- security: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- SIA (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: DSO/001