Details:
- Salary: £12.51 - 12.77 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Frimley Surrey
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Security Officer - Defence Sector
Surrey, UK
£12.51 - £12.77 per hour - 42 Hour per week contract
Are you looking to join a company that works with prestigious clients? Are you looking to further your career in security with a global leader in the field? If so, read on as Securitas is recruiting a Security Officer for our well-known defence sector client - this could be the role you have been waiting for!
The Role
A Securitas Security Officer is at the forefront of providing professional and detail-oriented security services for our clients, namely encompassing guarding, surveillance and interventions as required by our clients on a day-to-day basis.
Working on the sites of our defence sector client, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of security standards to the required levels, going above and beyond to be a positive brand ambassador for Securitas and in ensuring the services you provide are delivered to the highest standards. You will be proactive in the undertaking of standard operating conditions and will need to be on hand to respond to a range of security and safety threats or events.
Please note, you will be supporting sites across Frimley, Guildford, and New Malden for our client. Due to the nature of the role, it is a requirement that you have a full, valid driving licence and access to your own car.
In addition, your role as a Security Officer will include:
Managing access control and security gate duties, including staff and vehicle searches, traffic management, car park duties and building patrols
Providing an effective departmental security presence and proactive response service
Monitoring fire and security alarm panels
Adhering to communication requirements, records of delivery and maintenance of all other required gate records
Responding to and dealing with all site risk events
Carrying out fire prevention duties
Ensuring all client Service Level Agreements (SLAs)and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met
Always promoting a professional image of Securitas Sound like a Security Officer role with Securitas is the job for you? Click apply to start the application process and your journey with Securitas today!
Other organisations may call this role Security Guard, Security Executive, Security Assistant, Security & Facilities Officer, Security & Maintenance Officer, Security & Reception Officer, Security Specialist and Patrol Officer.
Essential Skills
What we need from you to become a Security Officer at Securitas
Hold a valid SIA licence
Hold a clean, full manual UK driving licence
Due to National Security requirements of our client, we require you to be a British born national
Provide valid proof of right to work in the UK and pass security clearance
Be able to work well individually and as part of a team
Be prepared to work outside in all 4 seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Be able to communicate clearly in written and verbal formats
Be able to make timely and informed decisions which you can justify
Be reasonably fit, as walking and foot patrols are required
A flexible and responsive approach to balance changing needs, requirements and urgencies
A commitment and understanding of delivering high levels of customer services
DE&I
Securitas is an all-inclusive employer, and we encourage individuality within our company. We believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but integral parts of our business strategy. Our goal is to create an environment where every employee feels that they belong regardless of their background or identity. Our belonging strategy has three pillars,
how you join us and develop your career,
the way we lead our teams
fair pay and benefits.To achieve this, we have a number of initiatives: employee networks which are a safe space to build communities and influence practices, Race at Work Charter, Armed Forces Covenant, Disability Confident, Reasonable Adjustment Passport, Domestic Abuse Charter, Healthy Workplace Awards and we are leading the way in the Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification. We celebrate our differences throughout the year by recognising significant dates such as BSL Week, International Women's Day, PRIDE, Black History Month and many more.
If you want to learn more visit our website.
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
Company pension and advice and planning
Life assurance scheme
Discounted gym memberships
Wellness advice and support, including financial, emotional and physical
Dental and Physical Health PlansLifestyle Benefits
Cycle to work scheme
Car lease and new car purchasing schemes
Discounts on high street brands, online shopping, holidays, days out and Arriva Bus Travel
Mortgage Advise
Payroll ISA's
Eligibility for Costco MembershipLearning & Development
Support with further education
100's of eLearning courses
Accredited courses by C&G, ILM, IOSH and SIA
Leadership Development programs both local and globalGiving Back
Payroll Giving
Working with charities such as Calderwood House, KPMB and Wooden Spoon
Supporting local community initiatives
Supporting people back to work with organisations such as TalkBack and Downs-Syndrome Org