Job Overview
A Gatehouse Security Officer protects the safety of the premises while providing support, direction, and information to all employees, visitors, and contractors.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Increase site security by keeping a constant presence across the facility
Monitor alarms, protect the site against unlawful access and perform routine security equipment tests
Ensure health and safety procedures are followed while controlling the staff, visitors and contractors' access to the premises
Record and report any hazards and unsafe working practices
Where necessary you will need to undertake the necessary legal restraints and control in a professional manner
Complete daily reports of any accidents or incidents and ensure the necessary action is taken
Requirements
A valid SIA licence - Security Guarding or Door Supervision Licence
Right to work in the UK
Five-year checkable employment history or be able to produce documentary evidence of any period of unemployment
Be reliable and trustworthy
Fluent in written and spoken English
Have transportation or able to get to site without public transport
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .