An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Gatehouse Security Officer to join Kingdom Services Group, working at a site in Orkney KW16 area.
In return we offer a company award scheme, optional work place pension, career progression and access to a substantial free online training academy for professional development.
Hours: On average 42 hours per week, shifts as per site rota. 4 on 4 off, Monday to Sunday 07:00am - 19:00pm.
Pay rate: £14.00 per hour.
Please note if you are the right applicant and do not hold a SIA licence, we will put you through the SIA course & deduct from your wage.
What's in it for you?
* Great people management.
* Contributory Pension scheme.
* A real career pathway.
* Professional development training.
* Company award scheme.
* Awards & Commendations.
* Colleague web portal.
Responsibilities
* Introduce yourself at the start of a new shift - Have a "can do" attitude and accept reasonable instruction - Smile, acknowledge, say hello, use eye contact & engage during shift - Cultivate a good team working relationship (inc local police) - Wear appropriate contract uniform - ID Card & SIA License - Are you proud of how you look today / promoting professionalism? - Be knowledgeable.
* Asset protection (Stock, Property, People).
* Be aware of location layout - High profile visual patrols - Being observant & vigilant - Be aware of hot spots and identify areas of concern - Deter persons with intent to commit a criminal act, play your part in providing a safe work environment and reducing any loss.
* Safe & Secure.
* Book on/off and make safety calls at an agreed frequency - Be aware of life safety systems & safe to work procedures e.g. alarms, first aid, fire doors clear, react and support swiftly - Make safe, calm and controlled decisions - Record & escalate appropriately.
* Assignment Instructions (AIs).
* Content awareness including, breaks & welfare, personal mobile phone & headset use, smoking policy, risk assessment & crisis management.
* General Responsibilities.
* Access & egress control - CCTV monitoring - Key control - Site patrols, checks & lockdowns - Equipment use and maintenance - Maintain a daily log book - Arrest & Search (must be aware of policies) - Administration.
Person Specification
* A valid SIA licence is preffered.
* A full five year checkable employment history.
* Excellent customer service skills.
* Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
* Surveillance skills.
* Excellent communication skills are required both written and verbal.
* Have a good level of judgement professionalism.
* IT skills.