Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3, UK Req #142
02 January 2025
Are you looking to gain more experience within the security industry? Are you an experienced security officer who is looking for flexible hours and would like the opportunity to apply your skills and experience within the team at our Paradise Estate based in Chamberlain Square, Birmingham?
Apply now!
As a Contract Support Officer, you will be responsible for access control to the building, meeting and greeting visitors, contractors, and staff. You will need to be vigilant and be the first point of call for any suspicious activity. Your duties will include carrying out ID checks, responding to emergencies, and providing information to all staff and visitors.
The successful candidate will need to have strong customer service skills and excellent personal presentation, as these sites can be very busy dealing with members of the public, outside working, patrolling, and Front of House duties as required.
Role: Contract Support Officer
Pay Rate: £12.25 per hour
Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, and Weekends
Location: Paradise Estate, Birmingham
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
Additional benefits we offer via our ReWard membership:
* Discounted gym membership
* Discounts at major retailers and travel suppliers
* Restaurant and Supermarket vouchers
* Cinema tickets
* Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme
Job Objectives:
* To provide the security measures necessary for the safeguarding of the property and people within the Paradise Development.
* To protect the premises from possible unauthorized entry.
* To ensure effective security of the assigned patrol locations against damage.
* To detect responsible parties for losses or malicious damage.
* To ensure identification of all persons wishing to enter the premises.
* To acknowledge all reasonable instructions from the client.
* To provide a robust and efficient emergency response system.
Security Officer Duties:
* To offer advice/assistance to staff and visitors.
* Protect the premises, property, and personnel from theft, damage, and violence.
* Patrol the site and buildings to prevent fire, flood, theft, and damage.
* Search premises and people as instructed.
* Provide access to cleaners and maintenance staff as instructed.
* Assist in support of programmes, corporate events, and functions.
* Check and validate all staff, visitors, and contractors passes.
* Issue and log keys; ensure their security and safe return.
* Operate, monitor, and respond to installed security and safety systems.
* Maintain a log of occurrences.
* Produce incident reports.
* Direct and assist visitors.
* Lock and unlock offices as necessary.
* Check firefighting equipment.
* Monitor and oversee the effective performance of security equipment.
* Comply with site security instructions and policies.
* Respond to emergencies, including assistance to emergency services.
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 challenges.
Who We Are:
Ward Security provides security services solutions to a range of UK businesses. 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?
We offer Uniform, SIA Licensing savings scheme, Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice scheme, Pension, and Life Assurance benefits.
We strongly believe in growing our own talent, and we provide opportunities through our in-house Training Academy and Leadership Development Programme.
At Ward Security, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued.
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