Security Officer

MS605 - Security Officer

Location: Huntington

Salary: £31,449 per annum basic

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Security Officer on behalf of one of our clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a secure and safe environment for all staff & visitors on site. You will be working an average of 48 hours per week on a Monday to Friday. Shifts will be from 07:30 - 17:06.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain overall surveillance of the site, carrying out regular site patrols and recording these as per the business and Customer requirements.
• Ensuring all visitors and contractors to site are correctly briefed, sign in and out of the site.
• Record the entry and exit of delivery whilst on site, including processing of paperwork in line with site quality procedures.
• To ensure that patrols are carried out and to the correct standards.
• Set and unset primary and secondary alarm security systems for out of hours security provision if applicable.
• Comply with site waste management procedures.
• Complete documents as required including daily occurrence log, shift handover, incident/accident records and any site-specific reports.
• Ensure you are familiar with Assignment Instructions, Risk Assessments, and other quality & safety documents; advise the Duty Manager and/or client personnel on any changes or recommendations to improve.
• Maintain your own training records via the Colleague Portal such that your skills remain up to date, and in particular your first aid and fire marshal training is in accordance with legislative guidelines.
• Continuously apply your SIA skills, maintaining a high level of professionalism. Your SIA licence must be always displayed.
• Perform ad hoc duties as directed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Able to achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards and DV Clearance Standards.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
• A valid SIA Front-Line License - essential.
• Ability to work to deadlines, multitasking and working under pressure.
• Excellent IT Skills including Microsoft Software Packages (e.g. Excel).
• A Valid UK Driving License.

Benefits:

• Enhanced Company sick pay scheme.
• Paid SIA license renewals.
• Regular innovative industry training programmes.
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay.
• Access to wellbeing services: Digital GP's, Annual Health Check and Fitness Discounts.
• Reward and Recognition Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Annual employee engagement and communications survey – Your View Matters.
• Access to high staff discounts and perks.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Death in Service Scheme.
• Colleagues Welfare Fund.