About the Role
Join our friendly team at a prestigious Residential Retirement Home, where the safety and well-being of our residents are the top priority. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming environment with great people and a strong sense of community. If you're passionate about security and enjoy making a positive impact in a calm, serene environment, this could be the perfect role for you.
Shift Pattern: 56 hours per week on a 4 on 2 off night shift pattern.
What We Offer:
* A positive working environment with great people
* Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others
* Parking available on-site
If you're a reliable and proactive Security Officer with a commitment to excellence, apply now and become a vital part of our team in Essex!
Job Opportunity
Key Responsibilities:
* Internal & External Patrolling: Conduct regular patrols both inside the facility and around its external perimeter to ensure the safety and security of residents and staff.
* Responding to Emergencies: React promptly and effectively to any emergency situations, ensuring the safety and security of all involved.
* Fault Reporting: Identify and report any security or maintenance issues promptly to the appropriate personnel.
* Reporting Skills: Maintain detailed and accurate records of security incidents, ensuring all incidents are reported in a timely manner.
* General Front of House Duties: Welcome and monitor visitors, assist with inquiries, and maintain a visible and reassuring presence at the entrance.
Skills and Experience Required:
* Good Customer Service: Friendly, professional, and able to engage with residents, visitors, and staff with respect and empathy.
* Able to Adhere to Instructions: Follow established protocols and instructions from management to ensure the security of the home is upheld.
* Able to Adapt to Challenges: Demonstrate the ability to stay calm and respond effectively to various challenges, from emergencies to minor incidents.
* Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in a security officer role or similar.
Essential Skills
* SIA licence
* Right to work in the UK and have a five-year checkable history
* Driving licence and access to own vehicle
* 1 years Security Experience
DE&I
Securitas is an all-inclusive employer, and we encourage individuality within our company. We believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but integral parts of our business strategy. Our goal is to create an environment where every employee feels that they belong regardless of their background or identity. Our belonging strategy has three pillars,
* how you join us and develop your career,
* the way we lead our teams
* fair pay and benefits.
To achieve this, we have a number of initiatives: employee networks which are a safe space to build communities and influence practices, Race at Work Charter, Armed Forces Covenant, Disability Confident, Reasonable Adjustment Passport, Domestic Abuse Charter, Healthy Workplace Awards and we are leading the way in the Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification. We celebrate our differences throughout the year by recognising significant dates such as BSL Week, International Women's Day, PRIDE, Black History Month and many more.
If you want to learn more visit our website.