Security Officer

at  Securitas

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SECURITY OFFICER

Location: London

• Hours: 60 hours per week (Mon-Fri days)

Are you a seasoned security professional with experience as a Security Officer? We’re looking for a dedicated Security Officer to join our team in London. To succeed in this role, you’ll need a valid SIA licence, a full driving licence, and access to your own vehicle or have good transport links. Take the next step in your career and apply today!

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Read and apply Screening SOP.
• Require data centre personnel to utilise metal detection and/or wand for entrance to and exit of
• Secure areas.
• Monitor traffic flow through screening checkpoint(s).
• Follow security breach procedures by notifying supervisors or other appropriate personnel when
• Security breaches occur.
• Perform hand held wand searches.
• Perform walk through metal detection searches.
• Required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and
• Procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to
• Notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and
• To be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of
• Uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to
• Request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorised company representatives.

MUST BE ABLE TO MEET AND CONTINUE TO MEET ANY APPLICABLE PSA LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR SECURITY OFFICERS.

• Knowledge of basic security and fire inspection procedures.
• Current SIA licence.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Have a five-year checkable employment history or be able to produce documentary evidence of any period of unemployment, self-employment, or full and part-time education during that period.
• Skills in verbal and written communication.
• Skills in observing situations and decision making.
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet requirements for specific skills, certifications or authorisations specified for the assigned accounts.
• Knowledge of security operations and procedures.
• Capable of learning a variety of security and safety devices.
• Ability to track and maintain schedule assignments.
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Oral and written communications skills. Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Strong customer service and service delivery orientation.
• Ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to be an effective leader and member of project teams.
• Ability to take initiative and achieve results.
• Ability to carry out multiple assignments concurrently.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organisation.

WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, REQUIRES THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CAPACITY TO PERFORM ALL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS EFFECTIVELY. IN ADDITION TO OTHER DEMANDS, THE DEMANDS OF THE JOB INCLUDE:

• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, and behavioural selection survey.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Standing for hours at a time.
• Sitting for hours at a time.
• Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.
• Regular talking and hearing.
• Walking, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.