Are you looking to gain more experience within the security industry?
Are you an experienced security officer who is looking for extra hours and would like the opportunity to apply your skills and experience at various sites and locations?
As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for access control to the building, meeting and greeting visitors, contractors, and staff. You will be vigilant and the first point of call for any suspicious activity. This includes carrying out ID checks, responding to emergencies, and providing information to all staff and visitors.
The successful candidate will need to have excellent customer service skills and personal presentation, as these sites can be busy dealing with members of the public, outside working, patrolling, and Front of House duties as required.
Pay Rate: £12.25ph
Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, and Weekends
Location: Birmingham
Role Requirements: Door Supervisor SIA licence and UK Driving licence
* Uniform
* SIA Licensing savings scheme
* Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice scheme
* Pension and Life Assurance benefits
* ReWard membership which includes retail discounts, cinema tickets, gym membership, 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme, and many other benefits.
Main Duties:
* Act as a point of contact and information centre to staff, visitors, and tenants.
* Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times.
* Ensure all instructions, both written and verbal, are adhered to.
* Guard access points, permitting or refusing entry, restraining trespassers.
* Conduct foot patrols within defined areas as an effective deterrent in the protection of the client’s property and assets.
* Investigate and take appropriate lawful action as authorized by corporate policy on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activities, safety, and fire incidents.
* Complete daily reports, including relevant information, observations, surveillance footage, and signatures.
* Maintain excellent communication skills at all levels – verbally, written, phone, and by security radios.
* Operate all pass systems relevant to an assignment effectively.
* Conduct lawful searches of vehicles and persons in accordance with issued instructions.
* Possess practical working knowledge of all current and applicable firefighting equipment.
* Have sound working knowledge of health and safety instructions pertaining to assigned duties.
* Effectively operate basic switchboard equipment.
Who We Are:
Ward Security provides security service solutions to a range of UK businesses, including CCTV security systems, property management, guard dog security, key holding services, security guard patrol services, response alarm systems, and more. With over 1500+ of our amazing people operating nationally, we seek the best talent to uphold our vision: “We look after our people; our people look after our clients. We aim to retain and attract the very best of both.”
Why Work For Us?
Join our friendly team and enjoy benefits such as Uniform, SIA Licensing savings scheme, Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice scheme, Pension, and Life Assurance benefits. We believe in growing our own talent and provide opportunities through our in-house Training Academy, Leadership Development Programme, online eLearning, and development programmes for career advancement.
To support the wellbeing of our people, we have an in-house Mental Health Team, Wellbeing Platform, and an inclusive culture recognized in our Diversity Champion & International Inclusion Awards. We are a MIND Workplace Wellbeing Silver Award holder. We offer ReWard membership to all employees, which includes retail discounts, cinema tickets, gym membership, 24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits.
At Ward Security, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to create an environment that promotes fairness, respect, and collaboration, dedicated to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals based on their qualifications, skills, and abilities. We embrace the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our team members, recognizing that diversity enriches our organization and contributes to our success.
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