Security Officer

In this high-profile security officer role, you'll ensure the security and safety of the people and premises at a prestigious client site in central London

An experienced Security Officer, with exceptional customer-focus, you will carry out a range of duties including:

• Managing access control for employees, visitors and contractors
• Patrolling the building to detect problems
• Responding to customer requests and queries
• Checking and challenging ID passes with a professional and friendly approach
• De-activating and activating alarms
• Unlocking and locking buildings, rooms, external barriers and gates to ensure that no unauthorised personnel or hazards are on site
• Identifying and reporting Health & Safety issues and carrying out first aid if necessary
• Maintaining records including incident reports using computer- and paper-based systems. 

This is full time position covering days and night shifts. Hours of work are 12 hours duration, and as part of a small team you will need to be flexible to support your colleagues. 

Substantial experience as a Corporate Security Officer is essential, and to succeed in this role you will also need:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service, team working and collaboration skills
• The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• The ability to deliver succinct and clear verbal and written reports
• Competent IT and administration skills including MS Outlook, Word & Excel
• Professional appearance and demeanour
• Willingness to undertake development training
• An SIA Door Supervision (DS) or Security Guarding (SG) license
• Five years’ checkable history and references
• To pass a criminal records check (CRC) to the required standards 

The following would also be useful but are not essential:

• A First Aid at Work qualification
• An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) qualification.