We have an exciting opportunity to join the Corporate Security team at Radar Road as a Security Officer.
About the role:
To offer a one-stop approach to all security-related issues across corporate sites, stores, and its assets. The corporate role is diverse and includes the daily management of multiple security technologies, namely CCTV, intruder and fire alarm systems, as well as supporting the business through the use of monitoring platforms. Regular engagement with external suppliers is expected, as is regular contact with the stores and off-site offices. Daily liaison with the department's security suppliers is vital to ensure that Next’s property, people, and premises remain protected and within a secure environment.
This position will be based at our Radar Road Office. Salaries starting from £26,568.
Standard Hours:
42 hours
Monday - Sunday - Shift work
Key Responsibilities:
1. Daily monitoring of intruder, fire, and panic alarm systems across the estate to identify problematic issues and rectify the faults that occur.
2. Liaising with store staff, third-party contractors, and the emergency services where necessary.
3. Assisting with booking emergency contractors to attend our stores out of hours for any emergencies that may arise.
4. Advising The Keyholding Company operatives that attend our sites, ensuring compliance with set KPI’s/SLA’s.
5. Ensuring the safety of staff and visitors on Next sites and recommending effective physical measures to enhance the integrity and security of the sites.
6. Working with a team of Corporate security/Hub operatives providing effective cover 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
7. Assisting in all aspects of the security function across our estate and effectively reacting to any issues that may occur.
8. Maintaining accurate records and carrying out audits on the access and Security systems that are in place.
9. Carrying out weekly tests and reports.
10. Ensuring that all equipment is in good working order and reporting any faults to the Security Supervisor.
11. Assisting with security investigations into breaches of security and fraud conducted by members of Next staff, its contractors working in the employment of Next, and visitors as instructed.
12. Supporting Next Plc with any external events that are organised where a security presence is required.
Communication:
The ability to communicate effectively at all levels, passing on all relevant information needed to take appropriate action, without unnecessarily holding back vital information. Good interpersonal skills are essential, especially communication and confidence when resolving complicated issues and inquiries.
Essential Criteria:
1. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of monitoring technology within the retail industry, notably CCTV, intruder, and fire remote monitoring.
2. A thorough understanding of alarm/CCTV software.
3. Highly organised with the ability to multitask and prioritise activities.
4. Excellent report-writing and analytical skills with attention to detail.
5. Good organisational and time management skills.
6. Competent in the use of Microsoft packages and Google.
7. Highly developed skills in personal and written communications and the organisational and administrative ability to control the requirements of the department.
8. An understanding of the requirements to be achieved through the use of fire alarm systems, intruder alarm systems, and CCTV.
9. Excellent analytical skills to evaluate the information gathered and prioritise activity.
10. Strong written skills for reports, incidents, and presentations.
11. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to liaise with colleagues at differing levels.
12. Resourceful and creative, able to support the delivery of proactive initiatives within the Security Solution Team.
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