Security Officer 42hrs - Treaty Shopping Centre

Purpose of the Role

The security officer reports to the Site Security Manager regarding the overall support and delivery of security on the site. However, on a day-to-day basis, task allocation is managed by the Security Controllers or Team Leader as defined by the site.

A monthly rota will be provided in advance based on 4 on 4 off; however, short-notice cover may be required. Therefore, some flexibility would be needed.

You are responsible for ensuring that exemplary standards of security and customer service are consistently provided to both clients and visitors. As the public face of the security team, it is essential to act with professionalism at all times. A can-do attitude is crucial in this influential role.

Key Responsibilities

· To be part of a team in a roster pattern. Covering holidays, sickness as per the site security operation requirement.

· To readily interact with all visitors / tenants within the buildings, delivering a world class customer focused service

· Carry out regular patrols of the centre as directed by the Security Controllers and detailed in the security assignment instructions, being proactive and always following the company security strategy

· Ensure compliance with all company procedures, centre processes and external bodies including enforcement agencies and auditory bodies

· Ensure a timely response to all security issues and events

· Be professional, pleasant, friendly, courteous and helpful always whilst carrying out duties to the highest levels

· To ensure exemplary standards in personal grooming, strictly adhering to the site uniform requirements

· Continuously look for opportunities to be of assistance to visitors to the centre proactively offering assistance wherever opportunities arise

· To ensure that the centre is a safe and non-threatening environment for all visitors / tenants

· Ensuring all incidents are managed in accordance with company and centre policies and procedures

· Liaising with the security controllers and site security manager, proactively reacting to incidents and ensuring colleagues are fully briefed and supported

· To deal efficiently and effectively with emergencies including fire and bomb scares ensuring the onsite team and client are always kept fully informed

· Intelligent understanding of human behaviour, monitoring and surveillance of suspect individuals logging and reporting incidents in line with company and centre polices

· Maintain vigilance and highlight / manage unauthorised access by banned persons

· Provide assistance to third party contractors / visitors ensuring all company and centre procedures / policies are adhered too

· Maintain continuous monitoring of centre radio systems adhering to correct radio procedures at all times

· Diligent management and maintenance of centre records / reference materials including health and safety records, incident forms and the daily occurrence book

· To provide regular liaison and timely feedback to the management team on all aspects of service delivery, implementing effective solutions and corrective action to enhance the service

· Report any event that may be detrimental to the fulfilment of the provision of security to the site security manager.

· Support the management with any internal / external audits in line with company policies and procedures

· Make certain that the continuous improvement process is an integral part of service delivery increasingly adding value to both the company and the centre

· Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the business

· Ensure a timely response to all security issues and events

· Able to work in the security control room environment once fully trained at the site

You are an ambassador for the centre and for security, and as such you will actively promote recognition for the team, the centre, and the wider business through your exemplary behaviour

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

· Good verbal and written communication skills

· Able to articulate clearly and credibly with the centre management, senior managers and all staff

· Must have an outgoing personality and ability to communicate with the public in what is a customer focused and engaging role

· Capability to work unsupervised and take responsibility

· Aptitude to remain calm under pressure

· Smart appearance

· Flexible/can do attitude

· Must be able to attend work in line with shift pattern through own transport or public transport and have ability to be flexible with shift start and finish times

· Willingness to work on short notice. Covering days, nights and weekend shifts.

Qualifications and experience:

Essential:

· Front Line SIA licence & CCTV SIA licences

· Experience of working in a customer focused environment

· Good written and verbal communication skills

· High level of integrity

· 5-year checkable employment record

· Qualification in First Aid at Work and AED (or willing to work towards)

Working Hours - 42 Hours P/W Covering Days, Nights, Weekend. As per the site requirement, Overtime available

Salary - £14.50 P/H

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