Security Officer - Preston, United Kingdom - Service Care

Service Care

Verified Company

Preston, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Service Care Solutions are looking for a Security Officer to work within the Lancashire Constabulary on a 3-month contract on a part-time basis.

Location:
Lancashire Police HQ

Key responsibilities:

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 pocketbook 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 activation's 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.

Qualifications required:

Security Industry Authority (SIA) License qualification or equivalent, or willingness to work towards within 2 years.

Knowledge/experience required:

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.
An acceptable level of sickness absence in accordance with the Constabulary's Attendance Policy.