Distribution Security Officer

at  Amberstone Security

ASEL Group, design, develop and deliver fully bespoke and integrated security solutions, seamlessly bringing together people, technology and processes to achieve results-driven outcomes. As the original thinkers behind security risk modelling, which has revolutionised the industry, our business is underpinned by our risk advisory practice, which utilises data and insight to identify and mitigate risk, inform strategy, prevent crime and reduce cost.
We believe that authenticity and transparency are vital to success, so our main objective is to always act with sincerity and integrity in order to provide a genuinely collaborative service, which customers can trust and believe in.
ASEL is part of the Argenbright Holdings Group, a privately owned $2.2bn organisation founded in 1979 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Argenbright has decades of experience in aviation services, facilities management, BPO and technology and a heritage in security services across the USA and Europe.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Access Control - Gatehouse and Reception duties; welcoming, helping and directing those who seek your assistance, identifying any threat to security and escalating appropriately.
• Loss Prevention - Performing colleague and contractor searches when required in line with the Client’s Company policy
• Internal and external site patrols to deter criminal activity
• Working collaboratively with our Client to identify risk and review CCTV recordings as part of stock loss investigations
• Liaising with management and local authorities when applicable
• Digitally report incidents and use tablets/phones for daily activity planning
• Detailed and Legible incident reporting to assist the Client and Local Authorities
• Adheres to company policy in relation to Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities and complies with all policies and procedures as laid out in the current company handbook.
  To be an effective Security Officer, you will need to be a confident communicator as you will be required to provide detailed verbal and written accounts of criminal activity. You will need to be welcoming and patient with customers, and able to handle conflict in a professional manner.
  Previous experience of gatehouse duties is an advantage but not essential as training is given.
  A valid SIA license is ESSENTIAL for applicants to be considered for the role.
  Applicants must be able to provide a full 5 year checkable work or back to school history. Should you be selected to attend an interview, please ensure you bring your right to work documents and a recent proof of address.
  Due to the large number of applicants that we receive if you have not been contacted within 7 days of your application please assume that you have been unsuccessful.

RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS

Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis. Any changes should be made and agreed between you and your manager.
The above information is not exhaustive, and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be required within the scope of the position and your capabilities.
All employees are required to act professionally, co-operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the position.