Security Guard

Residential Static Security Officer (Blackheath SE10) (32hrs/wk) Immediate Start Dates

Job Description

SOS Security is a values-based modern security services company. We provide Static Security Guarding Services to a residential development in South East London, England.

We are seeking a well-presented, articulate, reliable team player to provide frontline Static Security Officer for our contract in South East London, SE10.

Hours of work every week:

Monday 21:00pm – 05:00am;
Tuesday 21:00pm – 05:00am;
Saturday 21:00pm – 05:00am;
Sunday 21:00pm – 05:00am;
Total 32 hours per week (4 days on and 4 days off).

Pay Rate: £11.95 per hour

Duties will include:

Protection of Life:

• Monitoring of health and safety compliance (wearing of PPE).
• Reporting or dealing with maintenance requirements (slip hazards).
• Monitoring of alarm systems.

Protection of Property and Premises:

This might be in a specific situation, for example, at a burglary, fire, or flood situation. However, day-to-day functions such as monitoring of alarm systems, ensuring security equipment is working properly, and vigilant patrolling all contribute to the protection of property and premises.

Preventing Loss and Waste:

• Theft and other criminal activity by staff, visitors, etc. can be prevented or reduced by searching staff, visitors, and vehicles in accordance with assignment instructions.
• Breach of confidentiality, whether intentional or not, can have serious implications both for the organization and the security officer. Confidential information should never be discussed with anyone including family and friends.
• Waste through the unnecessary use of electrical equipment (lights, heaters, etc.) and the unauthorized use of telephone systems or computers. Security officers have a responsibility for waste management and measures to reduce wastage.

Within the security officer’s area of responsibility, there is the potential for many forms of crime to be committed, some more prevalent than others, depending on the type of site:

• Robbery.
• Burglary (break-ins).
• Criminal damage including graffiti.
• Theft.
• Deception.
• Breach of peace.
• Public order offences.

Requirements:

• Vigilant and comprehensive patrols, noting and reporting unusual activity, suspicious people, vehicles, etc.
• Implementing search procedures in accordance with assignment instructions.
• Monitoring and responding to alarms and CCTV systems.
• Controlling access to and exit from the site.
• Ensuring security equipment is working properly e.g. security lighting.
• Reporting possible crime risks e.g. windows left open/pallets left by fence lines creating climbing frames.
• Making suggestions to improve crime prevention measures.
• A passion for customer care and a sensitivity to clients\’ needs.
• In-date SIA licence.
• Account for previous 5 years.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Experience of working in a busy customer service environment within the hospitality or ideally corporate security.
• Experience in customer-facing environments.
• Flexible for covering additional shifts.
• Enthusiasm and motivation to be a performance-driven team player.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Excellent organisational skills and a willingness to work flexibly and to tight deadlines.
• Data management and strong record-keeping skills.

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