Foster + Partners
Security Officer
Permanent
London, Battersea
Our Facilities team is looking for a Security Officer to join their team in Battersea, London.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for:
Responsibilities
- To provide a professional courteous front of house service on behalf of the company
- To conform to all duties and instructions in the assignment instructions and as set out by the Manager
- Communicate regularly with the Security Manager and ensure they are fully aware of all activities affecting the Security Team and the residential building (Riverside 1)
- To ensure that all contractors working for the Company, The Landlord or the Managing Agent are booked in with the Security Team and the Building Manager is aware of their presence
- To monitor the CCTV system at all times
- To report and react to any suspicious activities
- To patrol all premises internally and externally regularly and assist with the residential building wherever necessary
- Control day to day Management of on-site car parking facilities
- Manage the issue of all building keys
- Be part of Emergency Control (EmCon) Plan as necessary in order to ensure the safe evacuation of all staff and visitors
- Maintain a shift log, recording all incidents of note for the attention of the Manager
- Carry out duties at the residential building as and when required
- Thorough knowledge of and compliance with Foster and Partners procedures and standards
- Undertake other ad hoc duties as may be required from time to time
- Equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a core priority. To support and champion the embedding of this focus as a collective workforce responsibility, EDI should be integrated, where relevant, into all workstreams.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills:
Qualities and Skills required
- Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities
- Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information
- Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks
- Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team
- Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally
- Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively?under pressure?[while always remaining calm and professional]
- Able to work as part of an effective team assisting and supporting?team member
- Current SIA licence
- Required to work night shift (7.00 pm to 7.00 am,4 on /4 off rota basis) Shifts are a rolling programme and therefore weekend and bank holiday working is an integral component of the roster
- Computer literate (able to use Outlook, databases, access company intranet)
- Knowledge of electronic security systems and an understanding of protective security measures
- Must be vigilant
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate exceptional levels of customer service at all times
- Fluency in English, both spoken and written
- Excellent documentation skills
- Able to work additional hours to cover extra shifts/hours as required
- Flexible to work in other London locations as required
- Must possess a high degree of integrity, honesty and trust