Security Officer - Brighton, United Kingdom - Mitie

Mitie

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Brighton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Overview

We are looking for a new team member to to join our Campus Security Team working on a diverse campus with a role which is both varied and challenging.

Working as part of a team we provide a professional and approachable security service whilst at all times, maintaining a high level of customer service to students, staff and visitors to ensure the University campus is a safe environment for all campus users.

Are you ready to join our team of 16 working as part of a wider Soft Services team and in a beautiful environment.

Main Duties
Operations

1. Patrol the University campus on foot or by car with a view to the prevention or detection of breaches of security or antisocial behaviour
Conduct internal patrols of campus buildings
Respond to emergency situations, to take initial action to safeguard life and property
Respond to alarm activations including fire, intruder, personal attack and equipment alarms
Undertake security control room duties including CCTV and alarm monitoring
Transport valuable, sensitive and confidential items across campus
Investigate allegations of crime taking necessary immediate action, including statement taking
Assist with the safety and security of VIP guests and visitors to the University
Undertake any reasonable task required to ensure the efficient and professional functioning of the security department and the wider FM team
Work with the University Emergency Response Team in providing first aid
Carry out regular inspections of equipment across the campus e.g. external lighting
Carry out locking and unlocking of campus buildings
Ensure the free flow of traffic around campus in partnership with the Transport Manager
Assist visitors to the campus with enquiries and directions
Act as a first point of contact for students seeking assistance
Offer support to other University departments e.g. Housing, Student Discipline, Residential Life Team
Occasionally work at other sites where University functions are taking place e.g. Graduation

- systematic, methodology and orderly way.

Training

Fully and satisfactorily complete all required competency training.
To undertake additional training to ensure continuous selfdevelopment as directed by the Security Account Manager.
Use technology to achieve key work objectives and develop job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development.
You are required to ensure you renew your licence 16 weeks before expiry.

Security and Health & Safety

Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site.
Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment in order to take the appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage.
Use common sense and initiative by immediately involving others if a situation appears to become threatening.
To maintain professional conduct in the face of difficult situations and challenging customers.
Complete an accurate, detailed notebook entry as soon as possible after any incident, which can then be used as part of the Incident Report process.
Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to SEF and the Client.
To ensure check calls are being carried out at the allocated time slot as stipulated in the Assignment Instructions (AI's).
To call emergency services and Communication Centre to report all incidents.

What we are looking for