Job Description
About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £1.7bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award-winning services to the public and private sectors and our mission is to make people and places the best they can be.
This role sits within our Public Sector FM business division that provides Cleaning, Catering, Hard Services, Pest Control, Carbon & Energy, and Security services to a wide range of prestigious clients, within the Government market.
About The Role
Days of Working: Variable across the week.
Key Responsibilities
This role will include a variety of tasks but is not limited to the following:
• Comply with the adopted Code of Practice and service operational procedures at all times, breaches of which will result in disciplinary action being taken.
• Follow protocols for maintaining the security of the CCTV Control Room and its facilities
• Report any incidents that occur immediately to the Police or report to another relevant agency and provide support/commentary to the Police and/or other relevant agency.
• Maintain accurate records of data recordings and events
• To provide the first response to intruder alarm call
• To provide written reports on all incidents of crime & disorder
• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
• Ensure safety of customers and all staff.
• To operate and monitor the CCTV systems to activate and manage access control in line with the client requirements.
• Dispatching security officers as required via telephone and/or radio or messenger
• Must be able to handle difficult situations and the ability to work in a demanding environment.
• Check and manage work to permit and corresponding access control to authorised areas
• Liaising with contractors as and when requires.
• Must be able to work under pressure and be able to make decisive decisions during incidents and difficult situations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with all the client’s departments.
• Ensure that all OCS policies, procedures, and standards are in place and adhered to.
• Maintain day-to-day contact with the customer’s representatives and attend meetings/Toolbox Talks as directed.
• Able to carry out internal and external patrols and long periods of standing.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the business.
• Meet and greet guests, and occupiers to the site, providing a professional and friendly service.
• Providing high visibility Static Guarding or Mobile Guarding of the property/building and grounds.
• Develop and maintain relationships with all the client’s departments.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Be conversant with all statutory compliance processes and procedures.
• Ensure that all OCS policies, procedures, and standards are in place and adhered to.
• Able to carry out internal and external patrols and long periods of standing.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• The job role requires time-to-time manual handling i.e., Tensor barriers/Metal Crowd Control Barriers and other tasks required on the client’s site.
• Exemplary standards in personal grooming, strictly adhering to the site uniform requirements.
• To deal efficiently and effectively with emergencies including fire and bomb scares ensuring the building management team and colleagues are kept fully informed at all times.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the business.
• Covering reception as and when required.
Personal Specification
• Security Industry Qualifications – Front line SIA/CCTV Licence for Security Officers.
• Covering Security Control Room
• A good Level of interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer relationship skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to demonstrate and deliver high-quality guarding and excellent customer service to both our clients and service users.
• You should be both welcoming and representative of the ‘five-star’ feel of the building and the client we are representing.
• A professional demeanour with sound judgment and integrity.
• All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check (Disclosure) from the Criminal Records Bureau before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of ALL cautions, reprimands, or final warnings as well as convictions, whether “spent” or “unspent”. Criminal convictions will only be considered when they are relevant to the post.
• An understanding of basic Police and other Emergency Services procedures.
• Knowledge of the phonetic alphabet.
• Experience of hand-held radio use.
• Future SIA/CCTV licenses to be funded by the officer.
• First aid at work certificate.
• You will be vigilant and alert, able to use caution, and apply an inquisitive mindset to your duties.
How To Apply
If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.
We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, ****** orientation, disability, or age.
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £1.7bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award-winning services to the public and private sectors and our mission is to make people and places the best they can be.
This role sits within our Public Sector FM business division that provides Cleaning, Catering, Hard Services, Pest Control, Carbon & Energy, and Security services to a wide range of prestigious clients, within the Government market.
About The Role
Days of Working: Variable across the week.
Key Responsibilities
This role will include a variety of tasks but is not limited to the following:
• Comply with the adopted Code of Practice and service operational procedures at all times, breaches of which will result in disciplinary action being taken.
• Follow protocols for maintaining the security of the CCTV Control Room and its facilities
• Report any incidents that occur immediately to the Police or report to another relevant agency and provide support/commentary to the Police and/or other relevant agency.
• Maintain accurate records of data recordings and events
• To provide the first response to intruder alarm call
• To provide written reports on all incidents of crime & disorder
• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
• Ensure safety of customers and all staff.
• To operate and monitor the CCTV systems to activate and manage access control in line with the client requirements.
• Dispatching security officers as required via telephone and/or radio or messenger
• Must be able to handle difficult situations and the ability to work in a demanding environment.
• Check and manage work to permit and corresponding access control to authorised areas
• Liaising with contractors as and when requires.
• Must be able to work under pressure and be able to make decisive decisions during incidents and difficult situations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with all the client’s departments.
• Ensure that all OCS policies, procedures, and standards are in place and adhered to.
• Maintain day-to-day contact with the customer’s representatives and attend meetings/Toolbox Talks as directed.
• Able to carry out internal and external patrols and long periods of standing.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the business.
• Meet and greet guests, and occupiers to the site, providing a professional and friendly service.
• Providing high visibility Static Guarding or Mobile Guarding of the property/building and grounds.
• Develop and maintain relationships with all the client’s departments.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Be conversant with all statutory compliance processes and procedures.
• Ensure that all OCS policies, procedures, and standards are in place and adhered to.
• Able to carry out internal and external patrols and long periods of standing.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• The job role requires time-to-time manual handling i.e., Tensor barriers/Metal Crowd Control Barriers and other tasks required on the client’s site.
• Exemplary standards in personal grooming, strictly adhering to the site uniform requirements.
• To deal efficiently and effectively with emergencies including fire and bomb scares ensuring the building management team and colleagues are kept fully informed at all times.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the business.
• Covering reception as and when required.
Personal Specification
• Security Industry Qualifications – Front line SIA/CCTV Licence for Security Officers.
• Covering Security Control Room
• A good Level of interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer relationship skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to demonstrate and deliver high-quality guarding and excellent customer service to both our clients and service users.
• You should be both welcoming and representative of the ‘five-star’ feel of the building and the client we are representing.
• A professional demeanour with sound judgment and integrity.
• All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check (Disclosure) from the Criminal Records Bureau before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of ALL cautions, reprimands, or final warnings as well as convictions, whether “spent” or “unspent”. Criminal convictions will only be considered when they are relevant to the post.
• An understanding of basic Police and other Emergency Services procedures.
• Knowledge of the phonetic alphabet.
• Experience of hand-held radio use.
• Future SIA/CCTV licenses to be funded by the officer.
• First aid at work certificate.
• You will be vigilant and alert, able to use caution, and apply an inquisitive mindset to your duties.
How To Apply
If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.
We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, ****** orientation, disability, or age.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Security Leading Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Security Guard Jobs sector. This role in Birmingham offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Security Guard Jobs is a plus.
