Contingency Fire Officer

The role of Command Support Team Leader can be challenging but very rewarding. Providing operational, management and fire ground support to fire crewsduring deployment, you will need to be calm under pressure and able to think quickly.

Securitas provide contingency Firefighters to various fire services across the UK in the case of major incident, industrial action or any other circumstance that could reduce normal fire service capability

We are an internationally successful, protective services and security provider, combining cutting-edge technology with world-class security intelligence and our global network of experts cover every security risk.

With roots dating back to the 1930s, we've seen - and been a part of - ground-breaking changes within the security industry. We are now looking for a number of new Security Officers to join our team, to operate across a number of client sites and if thissounds like an organisation that you can contribute to, then we want to hear from you.

This a place where you can come to develop a career, with access to training and the ability to gain qualifications,, you can grow in confidence and take on more responsibility. Our people are empowered and are not micro-managed We trust people to do a goodjob and make a difference every day. And we recognise our employee's efforts and achievements through our 'you make a difference awards' and quarterly 'community award' schemes.

We look after our staff in many ways and provide excellent benefits that include, Various discounts on holidays and days out, Support to gain your SIA licence, discounts in a variety of well-known shops and online stores, Gym discounts, Life assurance, ChildcareVouchers, Cycle to work scheme, Car leasing and new car discounts, City & Guilds accredited training programme and above all a genuine career roadmap.

Securitas provides a wide range of Fire & Safety services supporting a number of Fire Service.

**Essential Skills** To be successful in this role you should have exceptional leadership skills and have worked at a senior level within the fire service.

You will typically have had extensive operational experience in a local authority fire service or similar and have a proven track record in the management of operational incidents, with multi-appliance attendance.

You should be prepared to work away from home and be able to deal with life threatening situations calmly and professionally.

**Desirable Skills**:

- You must be physically fit and capable of taking part in rescue simulation and emergency procedures, wearing and using heavy equipment.
- Able to work at heights, in confined dark spaces
- Have good eyesight with normal color vision for Reading O2 meters and safety.
- Ability to wear full face mask protection.
- An understanding of the need to portray a professional image at all times.
- Proactive & attentive to detail.
- Ability to deal with situations politely, tactfully & with discretion.
- Willingness to commit to working as part of a team

**About Company** Securitas is the leading global security services provider employing more than 345,000 people scanning 58 markets, throughout North America, Australia, Europe, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. In the UK, Securitas employs over 10,000 people,providing Protective Services to a wide range of clients from small local businesses, to national and global corporations, and even international airports. Its operational centre in Milton Keynes provides support to the largest mobile fleet in the UK. It alsohouses the industry first Training and Development Academy with accreditation from City & Guilds. Securitas' focus is on security and its ability to offer real value through its six Protective Services, including Fire and Safety. Unique within the industry,its focused service offering is a key differentiator in all the markets in which it operates. With its global footprint, Securitas is at the forefront of innovation, moving the industry towards predictive security by harnessing 'big data' to provide intelligent,pro-active solutions