Job Description
Join our team as a Security Officer and play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of individuals and property within your assigned area. As a vigilant observer, you will report activities and incidents at the client site, utilising tools such as wands and metal detectors. With a focus on service enhancement and ongoing training, you will contribute to maintaining a secure environment.
This position requires:
Shift Pattern: 5 days on 5 days off rotation
⏰ 120 hours per month
SIA license required
Driving License or have good travel links
Join Securitas and be part of a dynamic team where your dedication to safety is valued and essential!
• Read and apply Screening SOP.
• Require data centre personnel to utilize 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.
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.
• 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.
This position requires:
Shift Pattern: 5 days on 5 days off rotation
⏰ 120 hours per month
SIA license required
Driving License or have good travel links
Join Securitas and be part of a dynamic team where your dedication to safety is valued and essential!
• Read and apply Screening SOP.
• Require data centre personnel to utilize 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.
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.
• 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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Security Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Security Guard Jobs sector. This role in West Drayton 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.