Security Officer

Job description

  Location
Bedford, Bedfordshire
·  Job type
Permanent
·  External Reference
SO300617
·  Industry
Office and Secretarial

Our client provides vehicle test, validation and engineering services to customers in the automotive, transport, tyre, petrochemical, defence and security industries. An opportunity has become available for a Security Officer to join our client to protect the Company's property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment.

The Security Officer will be working on a rolling week shift pattern i.e., 4 days on and 4 days off. During the 4 working days, you will be working 6.30am - 6.30pm for 2 days and 6.30pm - 6.30am for next 2 days. This is a permanent role based in Millbrook in Bedfordshire offering competitive salary, shift premium and an attractive benefits package.

Role Responsibilities:

*Protection of Company premises, assets and personnel
*Providing emergency response cover to the site, using relevant equipment and training
*Welcoming Guests and providing a positive Guest experience
*Monitoring and authorising entrance and departure of employees, guests and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises
*Completing reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorised persons or unusual occurrences
*Inspection and adjustment of security systems, equipment and machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering
*Answering all alarms and investigating disturbances
*Conducting searches of personnel and vehicles
*Providing cover of main phone switchboard and Radio Control during non-standard hours
*Acting in accordance with the behaviours for staff at all times

Requires Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

*Previous experience of working in a Security role
*Experience in a customer-focused role
*Good standard of education
*SIA Licence (preferred)
*Having a basic knowledge of IT using Microsoft Office packages
*Good verbal and written communication skills
*The ability to solve problems as they arise
*A good knowledge of customer care
*A confident approach and ability to deal with difficult/confrontational people
*The ability to work with technical equipment (e.g. CCTV and radios)
*The ability to respond positively to stressful situations
*Having teamwork skills
*Being able to follow instructions
*The ability to be patient and flexible, regardless of the situation
*Having a polite and approachable manner at all times
*A non-judgmental approach
*A willingness to learn and take training opportunities when offered
*Having full colour vision
*Having suitable physical fitness
*Flexibility to travel as and when required
*Full UK driving licence
*Willing to work weekends, day and night shifts as it is a rolling week shift pattern.
*SC clearance or ability to achieve this if required
*Willing to undergo a Basic Disclosure (DBS) check

Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.