Security Officer - Cheshire Police Headquarters
31 January 2025
Do you have previous security experience and looking for a new challenge? Do you provide exceptional customer service and maintain a professional demeanour?
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We are seeking experienced and adaptable Security Officers to safeguard a prominent facility in Cheshire Police Headquarters. Excellent communication skills are essential. Within this role, you will carry out ID checks, respond to emergencies, and provide information to all staff and visitors.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, ensuring a clean and professional environment, and maintaining a high level of security. You will possess a robust background in the security sector, demonstrate proficiency in IT systems, excel in multitasking, and maintain a professional and polished demeanour.
Role: Security Officer
Pay Rate: £13.34 per hour
Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, and Weekends
Location: Cheshire Police Headquarters
Role Requirements: Door Supervisor SIA licence and UK Driving licence
Benefits include:
* Financial support for SIA Licensing and renewal
* Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
* Company Pension scheme
* Life Assurance benefits
* Progression, training, and development opportunities
Main Duties:
* Act as a point of contact and information centre to staff and visitors
* Always conduct yourself in a professional manner
* 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 the appropriate lawful action as authorized by the corporate policy on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activities, safety, and fire incidents
* Complete daily reports, including relevant information, observations, surveillance footage, and signatures
* Excellent communication skills to all levels – verbally, written, phone, and by security radios
* Effective operation of all pass systems relevant to an assignment
* Lawful searches of vehicles and persons in accordance with instructions issued
* Practical working knowledge of all current and applicable firefighting equipment
* Sound working knowledge of health and safety instructions pertaining to assigned duties
* The ability to operate basic switchboard equipment effectively
Must Haves:
* Valid SIA licence
* UK Drivers licence
* Proven work experience as a Security Officer (minimum 1 year)
* Excellent customer service and communication skills
* High level of self-presentation
* IT literate - Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment
* Quick thinking and problem-solving skills
* A positive attitude to dealing with people and taking on challenges
Please be advised that candidates must successfully undergo police background checks.
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.
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