Security Officer

Overall Aim of the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Security Officer to join our Private Estate, Health Spa and Hotel security team. As a Security Officer, you will undertake surveillance patrols of our premises and assist in the protection of our staff, contractors and visitors.

In addition, you will be responsible for detecting and responding to any suspicious activity, the prevention of vandalism, theft, trespass or any other criminal behaviour.

You will work 4 shifts on (12 hour shifts), 4 shifts off (the rota will be arranged with the Security Manager).

(We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found)

What you’ll do:

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Inspect and patrol premises regularly, via irregular foot patrols and security camera monitoring
• Monitor the main estate/Hotel/Spa locations, gates and surrounding boundaries
• Investigate and report any suspicious behaviours and activity
• Ensure all buildings, entrances, doors and windows are secure at end of day
• Respond to alarms and react in a timely manner
• Aid the Security Manager / Duty Hotel / Spa Manager or anyone requiring it
• Submit daily reports of surveillance activities including that of a suspicious nature to the Security Manager
• When required assist with the smooth operational running of events held at any Nirvana venues.

Who you’ll be:

Skills and experience

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

5 years’ experience as a Security Officer or similar military role
Good understanding of legal guidelines for area security and public safety, or the ability to learn those guidelines
Experience of report writing
Good level of written and spoken English language
Outstanding surveillance and observation skills
5 years’ experience of using high tech surveillance systems
Trained in First Aid at work, including Defib
Hold a valid Front line Door Supervisor or CP SIA licence
Full Driving Licence
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
Team player
Good time-management skills
Vital is great interpersonal and communication skills

What we’ll offer you:

Benefits

This is a fantastic time to join us as we are expanding our successful business. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes:

Life Assurance (4 X Annual Salary)
Medical Cash plan *
Contributory Company Pension Scheme
Membership to Nirvana Spa & Gym 108
Discounts on selected products
Annual Flu Vaccine
Company sick pay *
Paid breaks
Company uniform provided

(* upon successful completion of probationary period)

Equal Opportunities

Nirvana Spa and Leisure Ltd recognises that discrimination in the workplace in any form is unacceptable and, in most cases, unlawful. We have therefore adopted an Equal Opportunities Policy to ensure that all job applicants and employees are treated fairly and without favour or prejudice. We are committed to applying this policy throughout all areas of employment, recruitment and selection, training, development and promotion. In all situations, people will be judged solely on merit or ability.

We will ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic, or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political opinion/affiliation, age, religion or belief. Our application form will be as simple and straight forward as possible and we will not ask for unnecessary information. Interview questions will be related to the requirements of the job and we will not seek irrelevant qualifications. Applicants will be short listed/selected solely on the basis of capability.