About the Role
Join Our Team as a Relief Screening Officer
Location: Newport
⏰ Hours: On average 30 hours per week
Various shifts to be discussed at interview
Must be willing to cover holidays and Adhoc - on short notice
Are you a seasoned security professional with experience as a Relief Screening Officer? We're looking for a dedicated Relief Screening Officer to join our team in Newport. To succeed in this role, you'll need a valid SIA licence, a full driving licence, and access to your own vehicle or have good transport links. Take the next step in your career and apply today!
Job Opportunity
* Read and apply Screening SOP.
* Require data centre personnel to utilise metal detection and/or wand for entrance to and exit of
* Secure areas.
* Monitor traffic flow through screening checkpoint(s).
* Follow security breach procedures by notifying supervisors or other appropriate personnel when
* Security breaches occur.
* Perform hand held wand searches.
* Perform walk through metal detection searches.
* Required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and
* Procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to
* Notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
* All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and
* To be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of
* Uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to
* Request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorised company representatives.
Essential Skills
Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable PSA licensing requirements for Security Officers.
* Knowledge of basic security and fire inspection procedures.
* Current SIA licence.
* Must have the right to work in the UK.
* Have a five-year checkable employment history or be able to produce documentary evidence of any period of unemployment, self-employment, or full and part-time education during that period.
* Skills in verbal and written communication.
* Skills in observing situations and decision making.
* Must be able to meet and continue to meet requirements for specific skills, certifications or authorisations specified for the assigned accounts.
* Knowledge of security operations and procedures.
* Capable of learning a variety of security and safety devices.
* Ability to track and maintain schedule assignments.
* Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.
* Basic computer skills are required.
* Oral and written communications skills. Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
* Strong customer service and service delivery orientation.
* Ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
* Ability to be an effective leader and member of project teams.
* Ability to take initiative and achieve results.
* Ability to carry out multiple assignments concurrently.
* Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organisation.
Minimum Required
* Must be at least 18 years of age.
* Must have previous security experience.
* Must have a reliable means of communication.
* Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
* Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
* Must have a high school education
* Must be willing to participate in the Company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.
Additional
With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform all essential functions effectively. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
* Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
* Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, and behavioural selection survey.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
* Standing for hours at a time.
* Sitting for hours at a time.
* Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.
* Regular talking and hearing.
* Walking, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
* Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
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.