Security Officer | Great Baddow

Job description
About The Role

SECURITY OFFICER

CM2 8HN

Great Baddow

42 Hours a week

£13.00ph

DAYS, NIGHTS & WEEKENDS - 6am-6pm / 6pm - 6am - 12 Hour Shifts

Job Opportunity

How you will make an impact as a Security Officer:

Reporting to the onsite Supervisor, the Relief Security Officer will be based on a large site for an international defence, aerospace and security company.

You will play a vital security role in protecting critical information for air, maritime, land and cyber domains.

You will be required to securely guard the property, company assets, visiting customers and employees

You will also be required to carry out patrols across a large facility, walking perimeters both internally and externally.

You will be required to man a static guardhouse and sign in company visitors.

You will always remain alert and vigilant to detect and deter any suspicious or threatening activity.

As a Security Officer, you will retain full control of any threatening behaviour until the arrival of the Police or other external agency.

Ensure health and safety procedures are always followed recording and reporting all faults, health and safety hazards.

You will operate radios other physical security equipment used on site.

Carry out initial investigations and report both verbally and in writing on incidents, suspicious activities, objects and vehicles.

Essential Skills

What you will bring to be a Security Officer:

Previous experience gained in a Corporate Security environment would be desirable

You will hold a current SIA Licence or be willing to complete the necessary training to acquire professional accreditation.

Applicants will possess excellent customer service skills

Applicants will have good communication skills, able to articulate with authority

You must be able to remain calm and maintain a high level of professionalism at all times

You will have a resilient approach to your guarding duties

You will be vigilant and alert, able to use caution and apply an inquisitive mindset to your duties.

All applicants must hold a clear 5-year checkable employment history

Due to the nature of our client’s industry sector applicants must meet strict UK right to work criteria.

A basic level of PC literacy is required, able to use email and operate a two-way radio

You will be required to work alternating 12-hour shift 42 hour contract. 06.00-18.00/18.00-06.00 Mon-Fri & Weekend

Must be British or hold a British passport over 5 years

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing
• Company pension and advice and planning
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Wellness advice and support, including financial, emotional and physical
• Dental and Physical Health Plans

Lifestyle Benefits
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car lease and new car purchasing schemes
• Discounts on high street brands, online shopping, holidays, days out and Arriva Bus Travel
• Mortgage Advise
• Payroll ISA's
• Eligibility for Costco Membership

Learning & Development
• Support with further education
• 100's of eLearning courses
• Accredited courses by C&G, ILM, IOSH and SIA
• Leadership Development programs both local and global

Giving Back
• Payroll Giving
• Working with charities such as Calderwood House, KPMB and Wooden Spoon
• Supporting local community initiatives
• Supporting people back to work with organisations such as TalkBack and Downs-Syndrome Org

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