Security Officer - London, United Kingdom - UniTrust

UniTrust

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Unitrust Protection Services (UK) Ltd have an exciting opportunity available for a Security Officer to join our team.

JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title:
Security Officer

Based:
London

Hours of Work: 4 on 4 off roster pattern, 12-hour shifts covering days, nights, and weekends. Average of 42hrs a week

Shift Pattern: 2 Dayshifts 07:00 to 19:00 followed by 2 Nightshifts 19:00 to 07:00 - Sunday hours allowing for 08:00 start

Pay Rate:
£13.34 per hour

What's in it for you?
In return as our Security Officer, we offer the below salary and benefits:

A competitive wage
Retail deals and discounts
24/7 GP telephone consultation
Pension scheme
Excellent benefits which include Life assurance equivalent 1 x annual salary, Personal Accident Cover
Length of service awards
Employee Recognition Awards
Tech scheme and Cycle to work scheme
Company Sick Pay
Company advances and loans
Career progression: training and development opportunities
Diverse and inclusive working environment

OBJECTIVE

To work as a member of the security team for the protection of persons and property and thereby the provision of a safe and secure environment.

Working within this high-profile environment your primary role is to ensure the security of people, premises, and property, protecting the reputation of the client/tenants throughout.

DUTIES

The maintenance of good order in all Unitrust sites including the protection of everyone therein against violent acts, abuse and accident.
The protection of a client's property against loss, theft, damage (including fire and water) and waste.
The protection of private property belonging to the client, their staff and visitors against loss, theft and damage.
Prevent offences against the law of the land, UniTrust disciplinary codes and policies and ensure all are brought to the attention of the management.
Access control for staff and visitors. Use X
Ray machines to carry out airport type of security searches, at any of the three entrances.
Ensure basic fire precautions are in place and means of escape are clear.
Maintain vigilance on the public within sight of all areas for damage, theft etc. and deal effectively with offenders
Internal and external patrolling
Monitoring and responding to CCTV and intruder alarms
Liaison with the client's staff for out of hours service calls
General security duties
Completing incident reports a daily occurrence book and other security documentation.

Responding to:
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All fire alarms and related emergencies
Bomb alerts and all other types of related emergencies
All other types of incidents (e.g. floods, gas leaks, defective lifts etc.)
Intruders and other crimerelated incidents
Providing in all cases, assistance in accordance with instructions and training

Other duties:
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Providing reception cover as instructed
Assisting with mail deliveries when required
Carrying out in a professional and diligent manner all other duties properly assignable to the position of Security Officer

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications:
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Officers must have attended the SIA required training and hold a valid SIA licence
Officers must have at least 2 years Security experience, Police or Military experience is preferred.
Carry and be capable or using all security equipment necessary to efficiently perform the duties required of a professional security officer.

Training:
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Officers must undergo 3 days on site training

Aptitudes and attitudes:
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Post holder must be able to demonstrate:
Good literacy and communication skills and have excellent verbal and written English, French will be an asset.
Possess a good telephone and radio manner
Be computer literate

Personal attributes:
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A consistently smart appearance in the uniform provided and required by Unitrust
Reliability, selfmotivation, and ability to use own initiative and work without supervision.
The ability, tact and diplomacy to deal with people including the client, the client's staff and visitors, in all circumstances including emergencies and other times of stress.
Selfconfidence and an interest in selfdevelopment.
An excellent level of physical fitness to enable the post holder to perform patrol and emergency response duties efficiently and effectively.

Other:
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Must be able to achieve high level security clearance, which includes a 10year history check and detail background and criminal records checks.
The nature of the role is such that it is essential that the post holder has and will maintain an excellent record of attendance and timekeeping.
Ongoing continuation security training will be provided, and Security staff will be expected to attend training course, selfdevelopment will be expected.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Security Officer
**Unitrust is an Equal Opportunities employer and welco