Security Officers

Security Officer - City of London

Our client, a well-established academic institution for business and the professions, is looking for security officers for their property and facilities department.

Are you a suitably qualified security officer, with a desire to ensure the provision of a high standard of information and reception services, public safety and security, for people, grounds,buildings and their contents? This may be the right position for you.

Responsibilities are:

• Staffing the security control room, monitoring the CCTV, access control, intruder , fire and other alarm systems.
• Providing information, answering queries or responding as required.
• Patrolling buildings and grounds, checking the security and safety of premises and contents
• Reporting to the appropriate office any security breaches, defects or other problems, particularly in relation to public and fire safety and taking any immediate action as required.
• Observing suspicious persons, questioning and if necessary, assisting with the detention of intruders, dealing with disorders, including student misconduct.
• Logging and safe keeping of found property, ensuring owners are contacted where possible and taking reports of lost property

To deliver that you must be able to demonstrate:

• Having SIA and CCTV licences
• working knowledge and experience of Accesscontrol, Intruder Alarm and CCTV systems.
• Experience in working in a busy 'customer service' environment
• Enthusiasm and reliability in working on both day and night shifts
• Ability to work under pressure, alone or as part of a team.
• Confidence in communication effectively with all customers, both face to face and via telephone.
• Ability to move/lift loads such as tables, chairs, packages/deliveries, operate gates/shutters.
• DBS check

Benefits:

• Permanent position
• 26,642 - 28,879 per annum plus shift allowance
• Annual Leave entitlement of 30 days, plus 8 days statutory and 4 additional days during Christmas holiday period.
• Pension
• Internal training

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality security service, don't hesitate, apply today for an immediate interview!

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Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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