At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safety and security while providing excellent customer service during night shifts.
- Company: Join a professional team dedicated to maintaining high security standards.
- Benefits: Earn £14.80 per hour with 25.2 days holiday and flexible night shifts.
- Other info: Ideal for proactive individuals looking for a reliable, rewarding role.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a dynamic environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Must hold valid SIA Door Supervisor and CCTV licences; previous experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30784 - 40000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced and professional Security Officer to become a valuable member of our team. The ideal candidate will have a friendly and easy-going personality while also being perceptive and disciplined. A customer-oriented approach is essential. This is a full-time contract on a rolling nights-only shift pattern: Wednesday to Sunday (60 hours) followed by Thursday to Sunday (48 hours) / 5 on, 3 off; 4 on, 2 off averaging 54 hours per week. We offer a pay rate of £14.80 with a holiday entitlement of 25.2 days inclusive of bank holidays.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver and maintain high standards of professionalism.
- Anticipate clients' requirements and ensure their expectations are met and exceeded each day.
- Cover Security Control Room holidays/absences and monitor all security and building management systems and support the Security Supervisor.
- Maintain a high security awareness at all times and adopt a proactive approach to situations as they develop.
- Be seen as a visible customer focused professional by being proactive and greet clients and visitors where possible.
- Proactively monitor and respond to suspicious activities or persons using CCTV surveillance systems.
- Manage the fault log and follow up Help Desk or callout requests.
- Monitor information received from internal & external agencies (e.g. news feeds, social media, intelligence) and respond appropriately.
- Perform Security Protective and Building Management System checks.
- Proficient use of communications equipment such as radios for efficient and effective response during incidents.
- Ensure all Health & Safety policies are adhered to.
- Manage Loading Bay operations.
- Maintain an accurate record of any incidents that occur.
- Complete comprehensive incident reports to a high standard and submit them in a reasonable time.
- Oversee and manage any emergency evacuations in your area of responsibility and be prepared to make difficult decisions in fast-developing emergency situations.
- Undertake patrols and inspections in accordance with Assignment Instructions.
- Provide a detailed handover at the end of each shift.
Person Specification
- Valid SIA Door Supervisor and SIA CCTV licence is essential. If you are not currently a CCTV licence holder, you must be licensed in order to pass your probation.
- Professional, highly driven, flexible, enthusiastic, proactive, self-motivated team player.
- Reliable and always alert when working night shifts.
- Previous experience working in a similar role.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels.
- Ability to work independently with confidence, using own initiative as required, especially in highly dynamic emergency situations.
- Keen and willing to look for opportunities to enhance client/visitor experience.
- Clear, concise and confident communication skills which are customer service orientated with a keen eye for detail.
- Confidence and common sense to access and utilise resources when making decisions.
- Maintain and practice a high degree of confidentiality at all times.
- Computer literate, able to write professional emails and proficient in use of security systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Have an acute sense of security awareness.
- Verifiable 5 years of continuous work employment and/or academic history without gaps.
- Good understanding of team ethos and importance of supporting the wider team.
Corporate Security Officer (Nights Only) in London employer: Vigilant Security
As a Corporate Security Officer with us, you will join a dynamic and supportive team that values professionalism and customer service excellence. Our rolling night shifts offer a unique work-life balance, complemented by competitive pay and generous holiday entitlement, fostering an environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded. We prioritise employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you can advance your career while making a meaningful impact in a secure and safe environment.
