Security Officer

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £1.7bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award-winning services to the public and private sectors and our mission is to make people and places the best they can be.

This role sits within our Private Sector FM business division that provides catering, cleaning, hard services, pest control, and security services to a wide range of prestigious clients, within the Lifestyle market.

Working at OCS is more than just a job; it's an amazing opportunity to begin or expand your career in Facilities Management. OCS has an ambition to become an 'Employer of choice' in our sector and is proud to invest in our colleague's personal and professional development. OCS provides our colleagues with opportunities to gain qualifications through funded development programmes aligned to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours attached to their roles.

About The Role:Hours of work: 4 on, 4 offThe Security Officer is responsible for the security, safety and welfare of building/estate inhabitants and visitors. The Security Officer will protect the assets in the building by maintaining a vigilant, pro-active security presence to minimize security risks to people and property. They will need to be able to spend reasonable periods of time during a 12-hour shift both on patrol and standing on post. As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure full understanding of the emergency procedures.
• Ensure all equipment under their responsibility is serviceable and in good working order, escalating to the Supervisor if not.
• Provide security escorts to all areas of the building as and when required.
• Ensure a radio is always carried whilst on duty.
• Report any issues immediately to your Supervisor, DSM or Manager.
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner always.
• Ensure SIA licence is always on your person and on display.
• Control all aspects of access and egress to the building.
• Ensure those who should not be granted access to the building are professionally and politely prevented from gaining access or escorted from the building.
• Provide visitors to the building with helpful advice, guidance and information. And if not able to do so, direct to the correct personnel who can assist.
• Complete internal and external patrols as instructed.
• Assist in all types of evacuations and emergency incidents that may occur.
• Respond to these in a calm and professional manner. Actively provide information to any emergency services when requested to do so.
• Report security or safety issues to your supervisor or Manager immediately.
• Deal with conflict in an appropriate and confident manner, if required.
• Assist Supervisors in producing incident reports.
• Carry out ID checks in line with instructions issued.
• Carry out searches of areas and persons in accordance with assignment instructions.
• Be vigilant to the Health & Safety risks.
• Follow all reasonable requests for the Supervisor, Manager or any member of the Management team.
• Ensure you are immaculately presented, in accordance with company regulations and client expectations.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• You must have the right to work in the UK
• Experience of working within the Security Industry is an advantage
• SIA licence is essential
• Ability to work on own initiative
• A professional demeanour with sound judgement and integrity
• Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.