Security Officer

About The Role***

We have a vacancy for a Security Officer to provide high visibility Security Static and Mobile Guarding at the properties/building and surrounding grounds.

You will be responsible for protecting the security and safety of the identified buildings and personnel at a busy client site. You will ensure that assigned tasks are completed professionally and timely and meet relevant legislation.
- You will be working on a flexible, irregular rotating shift between 07:00 to 19:00, on a part-time basis.**Your main responsibilities may also include**:

- Meet & greet guests, and occupiers to the site, providing a professional and friendly service.
- Providing high visibility Static Guarding or Mobile Guarding of the property/building and grounds
- Provide a visible deterrent regarding security issues on the property/building and grounds.
- Provide CCTV monitoring of the perimeter of the property/building and surrounding grounds.
- To have Conflict Resolution training / experience
- To operate and record accurately all details of weighbridge activities. (in the interest of defence and Security, public safety, public order)
- Maintain accurate records and logs of incidents and site visit logs on DOB.
- Ability to write the site Assignment instructions and Risk Assessment.
- Liaising with Police and other public bodies to ensure a coordinated approach and awareness of local issues.
- Dealing with communications from telephone calls and radio users in a professional manner in accordance with operating procedures
- Exchanging all necessary information to colleagues during shift change.
- Develop and maintain relationships with all the client’s departments.
- Maintain accurate site contract administration files.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Be conversant with all statutory compliance processes and procedures.
- Ensure that all OCS policies, procedures, and standards are in place and adhered too.
- Maintain day-to-day contact with the customer’s representatives and attend meetings/Toolbox Talks as directed

**To succeed in this role you will need the following**:

- Security Industry Qualifications - Front line SIA/CCTV Licence for Security Officers
- A good Level of interpersonal and customer relationship skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- A professional demeanour with sound judgement and integrity
- An understanding of a basic Police and other Emergency Services procedures
- Knowledge of the phonetic alphabet
- CCTV Monitoring experience an advantage
- Experience of hand-held radio use
- Future SIA/CCTV licenses to be funded by the officer.
- First aid certificate an advantage and compulsory from October 2021to be funded by the Officer
- De-fib certificate an advantage

**What will you get in return?**
- A pension scheme
- to save for the future - eligibility rules apply
- Access to high street discounts
- Access to low interest loans
- Recognition scheme ‘OCS Stars’- monetary rewards given to top performers
- Training and Development
- apprenticeships, e-learning, English as a Second Language and our award nominated ‘Impact’ Programme
- Long Service Awards
- Cycle to work scheme
- discounted bicycles
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- 24-7 Wellbeing Support
- Opportunity for overtime working on other M&G sites.
- 20 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
- Flexible benefits available (retail discounts, reduced gym memberships etc)
- About Us***

OCS UK & Ireland, part of the OCS Group, is a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.