Security Officer

The post of Security Officer (SO) will be responsible for maintaining the physical security of

Waddesdon Manor and its estates consisting of approx. 6000 acres and several external

buildings. You will ensure that the company’s policies and procedures are followed at all

times and all issues are resolved in an effective and timely manner.

The job holder will report to and work closely with the Head of Security and Transport (HOST)

to resolve issues in an efficient manner.

The role will be the customer-facing person within the Security department and will engage

with staff, visitors and other invited guests with courtesy and professionalism.

Security Systems Monitoring:

• To operate & monitor CCTV, intruder alarm, to include the responsibility of arming

and disarming alarms to all buildings, video content analysis, item protection system

plus duress alarm etc. and respond to all situations arising as such

• To make sure all security systems and equipment operate correctly and report any

faults as and when needed

• To immediately deal with all security & fire alarms in an efficient way

Physical Security:

• To protect the Manor and Estates by carrying out lock and unlock procedures of the

Manor and all other relevant buildings daily

• Provide physical security presence against theft and dishonest activities when

required

• Be the initial point of contact between visitors and the Security Department

• To undertake regular patrols of the Estate, to include visitor areas and the wider 6000

acres in the security vehicle and on foot (immediate area)

• To conduct daily and routine security tasks as directed by the SOM or STM.

• To manage daily operation of the access control system and the key management

system, to include issuing keys and ensuring their return by the end of the day

• To effectively communicate all relevant information via verbal or written handover or

email

• To attend to and appropriately escalate a response to any incidents across the site,

and to note these incidents in the log book and via our incident reporting system

• To ensure all required documentation is completed to a high standard

• To report any maintenance issues to Facilities Department and the SOM and STM via

email/radio in emergency situations

• To liaise with external contractors and/or emergency services when their attendance

is required

Cash & Valuables in Transit:

• To transport cash and/or valuables within the estate in a safe and secure manner

Fire:

• To operate & monitor the fire detection system and coordinate an appropriate

response to fire alarms

• To ensure that all required checks and inspections are conducted & logged as per

location’s fire prevention plan, to include fire testing of all buildings on a weekly basis

• To check system for faults on a daily basis and report accordingly to ensure faults are

rectified as soon as possible

• To ensure fire extinguishers throughout the estate are correctly located and

periodically serviced

• To undertake other responsibilities related to fire prevention and response like Fire

Marshall Duties etc., when required.

First Aid:

• To coordinate an appropriate response to first-aid incidents across the area of

responsibility

• Complete the incident/accident reports as necessary

• Undertake First Aid Training as required

Health & Safety:

• To remedy and report any situation that represents a hazard and all incidents and

• Annual leave

• Company pension

• Discounted or free food

• Employee discount

• Free parking, accidents plus unsafe conditions are dealt with promptly and recorded accordingly

• Take responsibility for own H&S and that of others by following Health & Safety

policies and guidelines

General:

• The above list of duties is not conclusive and the post holder may be required to

undertake other tasks & duties commensurate to the role and skill set of the applicant

Essential

• Full UK Driving licence

Terms & Conditions:

Contract Type: Flexible

Salary: £13.50 per hour

Hours: 42 hours per week on average over the year (capped at 60 hours per

week) to be worked in a 12 hour rotational shift pattern in a

combination of night and day shifts, seven days per week, 365 days

per year. Subject to operational and training requirements, hours and

rota patterns may be varied, in such circumstances, as much notice as

practicable will be given

Your pay will reflect the hours you work. Hours of work to suit the

needs of the business (exclusive of breaks).

Annual Leave: Your statutory annual leave entitlement is 33 days (25 days plus 8

public holidays), or 5.6 weeks (277.2 hours). This will be pro-rata

based on actual hours you work. If you work a public holiday, you will

be paid double your hourly rate, but your statutory annual leave

entitlement will reduce accordingly (i.e. you are being paid double on

that date, so therefore not entitled to holiday pay or TOIL far that

date).

Benefits: 50% staff discount in the onsite Food to Go Catering, 20% staff

discounts in our on-site restaurant, Wine and Gift Shop. 20% off

food and drink at the Five Arrows Hotel, Waddesdon

Free access to CareCoins – wellbeing counselling service

Company pension scheme

Beautiful location working within the charity and heritage sector

Free parking

application@waddesdon.org.uk