Security Officer

We are currently recruiting for a Security Officer in Preston.

Pay rate: £12 per hour.

Hours:  Part time (shift rota)

Contract duration: Temporary ongoing

Duties: 

• Control entry and egress of persons and vehicles on the client’s sites to prevent unauthorised access.
• Follow and uphold all procedures whilst maintaining pocket book notes of events, and to report any incidents in a timely manner.
• Greet all staff and visitors appropriately and courteously.
• Respond to alarm activations and take necessary actions and to prepare a report to the Security Supervisor.
• Secure and unlock areas as required.
• Undertake foot and vehicular patrols of the client’s Headquarters and satellite sites.
• Ensure that all required personal and vehicular passes are displayed prior to entry onto site.
• Liaise effectively with other departments and organisations as and when required in relation to site security.
• Maintain accurate records and logs of day-to-day activities and to prepare brief reports if required.
• Work flexibly as part of the Security Team providing 24 hours service.
• Perform duties using personal initiative with the necessary decisions being made with minimal supervision.
• 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.

Qualifications:

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

Experience: 

• 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

Apply online or contact Terri O’Keefe on 07879 585551. You can also email terri@peelsolutions.co.uk  for more information on this role.