Security Officer - Preston, United Kingdom - Reed Secure

Reed Secure

Verified Company

Preston, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Reed Secure are working with a local constabulary in Lancashire.

They are seeking a part time Security officer to join for 14.8 hours a week to assist with upholding the security of Headquarters and associated sites.

Core duties include.

To maintain the security of the Constabulary's Headquarters and satellite sites.
To control entry and egress of persons and vehicles on the Constabulary's sites to prevent unauthorised access.
To follow and uphold all procedures whilst maintaining pocket book notes of events, and to report any incidents in a timely manner.
To greet all staff and visitors appropriately and courteously.
To respond to alarm activations and take necessary actions and to prepare a report to the Security Supervisor.
To secure and unlock areas as required.
To undertake foot and vehicular patrols of the Constabulary's Headquarters and satellite sites.
To ensure that all required personal and vehicular passes are displayed prior to entry onto site.
To liaise effectively with other departments and organisations as and when required in relation to site security.
To maintain accurate records and logs of daytoday activities and to prepare brief reports if required.
To work flexibly as part of the Security Team providing 24 hours service.
To perform duties using personal initiative with the necessary decisions being made with mínimal supervision.
To undertake other duties and additional responsibilities which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and grading as and when required.
Work with customers and colleagues to ensure delivery of effective communication and management of expectations. Adopting a customer focussed approach.
To be responsible for improving your performance by participating in the Professional Development Review (PDR) process with your manager.

Essential criteria.

Security Industry Authority (SIA) License qualification or equivalent.

Desirable criteria.

Previous experience of working unsociable hours
Experience of maintaining accurate and legible records
Experience of communicate clearly and articulately at all levels internally and externally
Experience of working effectively as part of a team
Ability to work on own initiative and take appropriate action as necessary
Self-Motivated
Working knowledge of GDPR
Promote and comply with our obligations under the Equality Act 2010, Data Protection and Health & safety legislation in the delivery of service and the treatment of others