In this high-profile security officer role, you'll ensure the security and safety of the people and premises at a prestigious client site in central London
An experienced Security Officer, with exceptional customer-focus, you will carry out a range of duties including:
- Managing access control for employees, visitors and contractors
- Patrolling the building to detect problems
- Responding to customer requests and queries
- Checking and challenging ID passes with a professional and friendly approach
- De-activating and activating alarms
- Unlocking and locking buildings, rooms, external barriers and gates to ensure that no unauthorised personnel or hazards are on site
- Identifying and reporting Health & Safety issues and carrying out first aid if necessary
- Maintaining records including incident reports using computer- and paper-based systems.
This is full time position covering days and night shifts. Hours of work are 12 hours duration, and as part of a small team you will need to be flexible to support your colleagues.
Substantial experience as a Corporate Security Officer is essential, and to succeed in this role you will also need:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong customer service, team working and collaboration skills
- The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- The ability to deliver succinct and clear verbal and written reports
- Competent IT and administration skills including MS Outlook, Word & Excel
- Professional appearance and demeanour
- Willingness to undertake development training
- An SIA Door Supervision (DS) or Security Guarding (SG) license
- Five years’ checkable history and references
- To pass a criminal records check (CRC) to the required standards
The following would also be useful but are not essential:
- A First Aid at Work qualification
- An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) qualification.
