Night & Weekends Security Officer

Job Title: Security Officer

Location: Central London   

Shifts: Monday to Sunday Nights, 19.00 – 07.00hrs

             Saturday and Sunday 07.00 – 19.00 & 19.00 – 07.00

Average Weekly Hours: 54

Pay rate per Hour: £11.95 - £13.15

United Guarding Services is an established services organisation with a clear and defined vision, to offer our customers a personalised service. With our extensive range of Security services, coupled with our Reception and Concierge offering, we believe that our organisation has the right choice of solutions customers need for their security and front of house needs.

We are currently looking for an individual to work as a Security Officer at an educational establishment in Harefield. The role guarantees 54 hours per week and your duties will cover the following:

Control of access into the premises

Patrolling of the premises looking for Health and Safety issues and reporting any concerns to the building’s facilities department.

Assisting the facilities department with various tasks and duties.

Utilise the security systems in our care, Control of Access, Monitor CCTV, Administer Visitors, Contractors and Staff and Control Keys.

Deliver and maintain 5* Customer Service to all site users.

As post holder you will understand and deliver the company core values. You will have a ‘hands on’ approach. Ensuring customer security requirements are met in a professional manner.

As post holder you will be confident and motivated, with good interpersonal skills, be capable of delivering high standard of customer service while maintaining a flexible and professional approach to all aspects of our business.

Responsibilities:

Protect company property and assets from criminal activity and health and safety hazards. Monitor and report any rule violations like smoking in restricted areas at a work. Report promptly all suspicious activity, persons, and packages etc.

Perform internal and external patrol duties. Check, inspect and determine that gates, main and rear doors, fire exits, washrooms, windows and loading bay and all communal areas are secure and free from hazards.

Check and inspect building premises, and report leakages, fire hazards, lights-out, washrooms in disrepair and other risk factors. Inspect and verify equipment and other machinery in your care is in good condition and working order.

Take part in evacuation drills, respond correctly to emergency situations.

Key Activities:

Protection of life and property

Prevention of loss, waste, and crime

Assisting the facilities department with various tasks

Vigilant and Helpful

Report faults and other issues

Customer care and service

Respond quickly and correctly in an emergency

Administration – receiving visitors

Observations and reporting

Patrols and building checks

Reporting & report writing

Competencies Required:

Will need to undergo enhanced clearance

SIA Licenced

Customer-focused

Quality / audit skills

Good communication and inter-personal skills

Flexibility, initiative, and confidence

Able to work under pressure

IT proficiency

Positive approach to achieving, taking ownership and responsibility

Ability to successfully building relationships