Branch Security Officer - Part Time

G4S (now part of Allied Universal) is the largest secure solutions company in the world and one of Britain's top Employers. Our Cash Management Solutions business has expertise in secure logistics and payment services including cash and valuables transportation, cash processing, ATM and cash centre outsourcing, secure storage and retrieval and merchant services.

As an employee of G4S Cash Solutions, each role will have specific responsibilities for the identification, management and control of risk in order to safeguard the business, staff, customers, assets and reputation. Every G4S employee has a role to play in understanding and supporting the business in embedding effective risk management controls and assurance and will be integral to the effectiveness and success of G4S.

Main Purpose of Job: Join G4S as a Branch Security Officer, and you will become part of a well-trained, tight-knit team providing an essential security service to the branch. Your primary duties will be all aspects of security at the branch, controlling the entry and exit of vehicles, employees and visitors to and from the branch. You will also need to work within the company's procedural guidelines to ensure a high quality of service is consistently maintained with optimum efficiency. Due to the nature of the industry in which we operate, you will need to be confident working to stringent procedures within a highly regulated environment.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Monitoring the CCTV systems and escalating security issues, and liaising with all other departments and the National Control Centre.
• Raising the alarm in the event of an attack.
• Operation of the switchboard when required.
• Carry out any other duties that are deemed reasonable.
• Be aware of health and safety issues and ensure all employees are able to work in a safe manner.
• Undertake training activities as required.
• Liaise with other departments, branches, customers and suppliers, as appropriate, to resolve issues and maintain security and service.
• Control the entry and exit of vehicles, employees and visitors to, from and within the branch.
• Ensure quality standards (5S) are consistently reviewed and adhered to.
• Follow well-defined procedures to ensure the security of the buildings.
• Responsible for branch security, monitoring all areas of the location and escalating issues immediately.
• To carry out the opening and closing of the location (if applicable).
• To carry out airport-style searches.
• To be trusted with some access control information.
• You’ll also need to have a flexible approach to working hours (including weekends and bank holidays), being happy to adapt plans to meet changing circumstances.
• Undertake other duties that may reasonably be assigned to you by your line manager or the business.

This role profile will be subject to change in accordance with departmental developments and the job holder’s expertise.

Pay starts at £12.86 per hour, rising to £13.16 after 6 months, rising to £13.46 after 12 months (plus night allowance if applicable).

Person Specification:

• Confident in communicating at all levels in both written and spoken English.
• Confident in following specific procedures and instructions.
• An appropriate level of numeracy is also very important.
• Able to work to tight deadlines.
• Previous experience in monitoring and controlling security equipment would be extremely beneficial, as would experience using IT and computer systems.
• Willing to undertake shift work.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Continuously focused on providing a top-notch service to our customers by being efficient, flexible and at all times security conscious.

In addition to a culture that believes in promoting from within, we offer up to five weeks' paid holiday and paid overtime, as well as the following benefits:

• Life assurance
• Flexible working policies
• Free uniform
• We Care - providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing
• HSF - Health Cash Plans
• Corporate perks and discounts (Perks @ Work and Home)
• Payroll Giving
• Training and Development Opportunities (inc Apprenticeships in England)

We also have some specific security criteria that you will need to meet:

• Must be able to pass a criminal record check as well as a personal credit and ID check.
• Provide 10-year employment/unemployment/educational history that we can check and verify.
• Prepared to undergo airport style searches when entering and leaving our premises and be comfortable working within a secure warehouse environment.
• This role will be subject to a medical review, which may include a medical assessment with an occupational health practitioner.

We will provide all the training and support to help you to progress as a key member of our world-class team. G4S Cash Solutions (UK) Ltd is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel respected and able to give their best and is proud to be an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer.

If this opportunity is of interest then we want to hear from you. Please click the “Apply Now” button to submit your formal application.