Security Specialist

Job description

Octaga are one of the leading Security risk management companies in the UK, holding NSI GOLD status in technical and physical Security. We pride ourselves on creating positive and professional relationships with our Clients and our Employees.

We have a first-class portfolio of clients ranging from Schools, Universities, Film Studios, Manufacturing, High Net Worth Clients, Local Councils and Government organisations to work with our prestigious client’s and their sites.

Role Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join our Security team based in Coventry. We are looking for a dynamic and proactive Security Officer with a strong background in the field.

Hours: Saturday & Sunday: 06:00hrs-18:00hrs /  Monday & Tuesday: 21:00hrs-06:00hrs Term time and 18:00hrs-06:00hrs out of term.

Rate of pay: £12.21 per hour

Benefits:

• One to one Management and HR support.
• We promote within and encourage our employees to reach their true potential.
• Employee rewards such as employee of the month, employee of the year and refer a friend scheme.
• Continuous training through in house and external training.

Requirements for the role:

• Valid SIA Licence.
• A full 5 year working history to meet the BS 7858:2019 Screening of individuals.
• To be able to communicate clearly both verbally and written.
• Excellent time management.
• Providing strong customer service.
• To be able to work on your own and as a part of a team.
• Able to work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• To protect the customer’s property at all times against theft from both inside and outside the premises as far as they can reasonably do.
• To protect the customer’s property against damage and/or wilful attack from both inside and outside   the premises as far as they can reasonably do.
• To act in a professional, courteous and proper manner to all persons you have direct or indirect contact with whilst carrying out your duties.
• To be aware of the site Assignment, risk assessment & Health and Safety Instructions and adhere to them at all times.
• To complete company records as required including Daily Occurrence reports, Incident Reports, and any other documentation specified in the Assignment Instructions or by the Contracts Manager and Client.
• To ensure the keys are signed in and out each time they are used and also secured on a land yard when patrolling.
• Monitoring and securing the college in general
• Regular patrols using the onsite patrolling system Trackforce
• Unlocks and Locks at request of buildings situated on the campus
• Defect reporting on the building 
• Fire checks
• Water Flushing checks
• Electrical equipment checks during internal patrols 
• Reception duties 
• To provide all necessary patrols, ,attend all alarm/fire activations in accordance with the assignment instructions

Please ensure that you send an up-to-date CV detailing your qualifications, skills, and work history.

If invited to interview, please ensure you bring along your right to work documents.

The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for: Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;

Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant