Security Guard

Description:

Security Guard - Monday to Friday 9am to 6.30pm
Waltham Abbey Essex - £30-32,000
Job Summary:
As a Security Guard, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for all employees, visitors, and company property. This position requires a proactive, and observant individual who can effectively carry out security procedures, conduct patrols, respond to deliveries, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and organisational policies. Working as part of a professional security team, you will support daily operations and contribute to the smooth and secure running of the site.
Key Responsibilities
Security Monitoring & Patrols
• Monitor CCTV systems and surveillance equipment to ensure continuous oversight of the premises.
• Conduct routine patrols and inspections in alignment with management directives to deter and detect suspicious activity.
• Provide a visible and reassuring security presence throughout the facility.
Access Control & Reception Duties
• Cover reception and assist in the screening of staff and visitors, ensuring all entry and exit protocols are strictly followed.
• Greet and process visitors while ensuring compliance with site security procedures.
• Conduct spot checks and enforce access restrictions to prevent unauthorised access to restricted areas.
Operational Security Support
• Record and maintain vehicle registration logs for all incoming deliveries and collections.
• Oversee the safe acceptance of deliveries and ensure appropriate security measures are followed.
• Support emergency response activities and respond to out-of-hours callouts as required.
Compliance & Reporting
• Ensure adherence to all Health & Safety regulations and company-specific policies
• Maintain accurate records of alarm activations, fire drills, and testing procedures.
• Carry out administrative duties as directed by the security team or management.
Team Collaboration & General Duties
• Work collaboratively with fellow security personnel to coordinate and prioritise security coverage.
• Support management with any ad-hoc duties reasonably requested to enhance operational security.
Core Values & Company Culture
As a member of the team, you are expected to embody our core values:
* Innovation: Attaining a competitive advantage, enhancing value, and driving service excellence, through INNOVATION and idea generation
* Trust: Allowing TRUST to thrive in a climate of open communication, transparency, commitment, accountability and care.
* Respect: We treat employees, clients, customers, suppliers, stakeholders, position, opinions, and the environment with total RESPECT.
* Collaboration: Operating as a cohesive team, where COLLABORATION offers the greatest sense of achievement and success.
* Knowledge: Encourage curiosity, and the acquiring of intelligence to support organizational effectiveness through KNOWLEDGE sharing