Security Officer

Job description

Job Introduction

We currently have an opportunity for a Security Officer to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

Role Responsibility

As a Security Officer you could be responsible for:
Monitoring of CCTV, Access Control and other protective systems, and act as a first line response to activations & incidents or fault reporting
To log and transfer calls, relay messages and provide guidance and advice to visitors, clients, contractors and staff
Control of the key press and issuing of keys
Compile accurate incident reports where appropriate and requested
To carry out regular patrols throughout the shift
Ensuring buildings, valuables or people are safe and secure
Supervising the door for a large organization
Allocating visitor car parking spaces
Health and Safety and Evacuation procedures
Driving vehicles as and when required
Ad-hoc support for our security operations

About the Company

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).
In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors.
With an annual turnover of over 1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

Desired profile

The Ideal Candidate

Essential
Ability to interact with employees, contractors, consultants, visitors, and management as well as local police and fire authorities
A full current driving licence
Excellent communication skills
Excellent awareness skills
Experience in working in a similar role
A SIA Licence Manned Guarding Licence, SIA Licence holder CCTV

Desirable
Knowledge of security techniques
Knowledge of site and local emergency procedures

Package Description

Candidate must have:

SIA Licence

Competence in Microsoft Office

Driving Licence Desirable but not necessary for some positions