SonicJobs Logo
Left arrow iconBack to search

Security Officer

OCS Group
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Saffron Walden, Cambridgeshire CB10 1RF

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

info
Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

By applying, a Reed account will be created for you. Reed's Terms & Conditions and Privacy policy will apply.

Sonic Summary

info
  • OCS Group is seeking security officers for a full-time position at a prestigious Scientific Research Institute in Hinxton, Cambridgeshire, requiring 56 hours of work per week on a rotating shift pattern. Applicants must possess an SIA Licence and have a minimum of 3 years of previous security experience. The role involves internal and external patrols, control room monitoring, and after-hours reception duties, emphasizing excellent customer service and communication skills. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive training, and various employee benefits including a pension scheme and access to discounts and loans. Successful candidates will receive full uniform and PPE, with opportunities for training and development within a leading facilities management company.

About The RoleOCS Group is looking to recruit security officers to work at a world renowned Scientific Research Institute in Hinxton, Cambridgeshire. Successful applicants must be able to provide an efficient and professional security service to the campus clients and visitors, demonstrating the highest level of customer service.The vacancy is for a Full time security officer working 56hours per week on a rotating shift pattern working 12 hour shifts 3 days, 3 nights, 3 off including weekends and public holidays.Roles and Responsibilities

  • Undertake Internal and external foot patrols
  • High level control room monitoring of access control, CCTV and alarm systems.
  • Ensuring all procedures, site/assignment instructions and SOP's are followed at all times
  • Site entry, car park barrier control and traffic Management.
  • After hours Reception duties
  • Accurate report writing using computer based software

Skills and requirements

  • SIA Licence (manned guarding or door supervisor) essential and CCTV Licence desirable
  • Previous Security experience (minimum 3 years) would be highly desirable
  • Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal English.
  • Smart and professional appearance, good observational and customer service skills are essential
  • Ability to use your own initiative and work as part of a diverse team
  • Computer literate in MS word, Excel and Outlook
  • Clean UK Drivers Licence and own reliable transport are essential as no access to public transport in the area
  • Physically capable of undertaking foot patrols totalling 15,000 steps per shift

Site Benefit

  • Full uniform and PPE provided
  • Comprehensive Training
  • Competitive pay rate
  • A pension scheme- to save for the future - eligibility rules apply
  • Access to High Street discounts
  • Access to low interest loans
  • Recognition scheme 'OCS Stars'- monetary rewards given to top performers
  • Training and Development- apprenticeships, e-learning, English as a Second Language and our award nominated 'Impact' Program
  • Long Service Awards
  • Cycle to work scheme- discounted bicycles
  • Free onsite parking

About The CompanyOCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £1.7bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award-winning services including Cleaning, Catering, Security, Technical services, Energy Management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services to the public and private sectors and our mission is to make people and places the best that they can be.

Apply now in a few quick clicks

By applying, a Reed account will be created for you. Reed's Terms & Conditions and Privacy policy will apply.