Step into a rewarding role as a Relief Security Officer with us! Work 36 hours per week, including days, nights and weekends, ensuring the safety and security of our premises. Enjoy free parking, a supportive and friendly team and the opportunity to work in great surroundings. We value smart appearance, punctuality, politeness and a proactive approach. If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic environment, join us and be part of our dedicated security team.
To provide security services at various sites across a defined geographical area as required. Protecting the customer's employees, property and other assets in line with the relevant Assignment Instructions and site-specific customer requirements. Delivering the highest levels of customer service which consistently demonstrate Securitas' core values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness.
About the Role
- Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site. Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV as appropriate.
- Conduct external and internal security patrols as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
- Provide traffic control and apply parking restrictions as required.
- Carry out routine tests of security equipment where appropriate.
- Manage keys and perform locking and unlocking duties as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
- Ensure any equipment provided by the customer and Securitas is managed in accordance with procedures detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
- Maintain all logbooks and records as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.
- Issue visitor/contractor passes in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.
- To provide support, guidance and information to all staff, visitors and contractors whilst ensuring safeguarding of the premises.
- Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times. Record and report all faults, health and safety hazards and unsafe working practices to supervisor/manager. Report and record all accidents in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.
- Ensure all walkways and emergency escape routes are always kept clear.
- Report any usage of First Aid equipment and shortfalls in the contents of First Aid boxes.
- Notify the Securitas Operations Centre (SOC) in the event of any emergencies and follow the instructions given.
- Report instances of property at risk of being lost, stolen, damaged and/or vandalised.
- Conduct Patrols
- Operate radios, pagers, clocking equipment and any other physical security equipment used on site.
- Operate customer's 'stop and search' policies when required.
- Carry out initial investigations and report both verbally and in writing on incidents, suspicious activities, objects, and vehicles.
- Display an outstanding level of customer service.
- Display the highest standard of personal presentation and smartness of uniform to maintain the image of Securitas and the customer.
- Answer telephone calls professionally and in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.
- Ensure all paperwork is completed in a timely fashion and conduct effective handover procedures.
- Undertake any other duties as requested by Branch Management.
Essential Skills
- SIA Licence
- Clean Driving Licence
- Access to vehicle/good transport links
- RTW and 5yr checkable history
- Security Experience
- Good communicator
- Flexible to work days, nights and weekends
- Good IT knowledge for report writing, updating spreadsheets etc.