Security Officer - Stafford, United Kingdom - OCS Group

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    Permanent Full time
    Description

    We have a vacancy for a Security Officer to join our team. You will be responsible for protecting the security and safety of the identified buildings and personnel at a busy client site. You will ensure that assigned tasks are completed in a professional and timely manner and meet relevant legislations.

    Comprehensive knowledge of the site's policies & procedures is necessary in order to take the correct action following any incident up to and including major incidents.

    You will be working on a 4-day-on-4-day-off shift pattern, 17:00 to 07:00, 42 hours per week on a permanent, full-time basis.

    Your main responsibilities may also include:

  • Gatehouse duties – covering shifts at the client's three gatehouses in Burton on Trent
  • Patrol duties - patrols including vehicular and on foot throughout client's Burton sites, recording each patrol point by use of security recording system/s in operation
  • Carry out duties in accordance with fire legislation including assisting with fire audibility tests and evacuations (including fire drills)
  • Respond to incidents, including emergencies as and when requested
  • Report all incidents / anomalies to duty Shift Controller/Leading Hand
  • All shifts are of 12 hours duration days or nights and Officers must be available to work weekends and bank holidays
  • To succeed in this role you will need the following :

  • Full UK manual driving licence.
  • Emergency First Aid at Work qualification.
  • Good IT and communication skills.
  • Good spoken English and legible handwriting
  • Should be physically fit.
  • Security Industry Association (SIA) frontline licence.
  • Data input accuracy
  • Generally manages own patrols, though some duties – locking & unlocking – require to be performed at set times.
  • Reports to duty Shift Controller throughout each shift.
  • What will you get in return?

  • A pension scheme- to save for the future - eligibility rules apply
  • Access to high street discounts
  • Access to low interest loans
  • Recognition scheme 'OCS Stars'- monetary rewards given to top performers
  • Training and Development- apprenticeships, e-learning, English as a Second Language and our award nominated 'Impact' Programme
  • Long Service Awards
  • Cycle to work scheme- discounted bicycles
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- 24-7 Wellbeing Support