Security officer - £11.25ph - 42hours p/w) - united kingdom, westminster, london

would you like to help us make the world a safer place, people protecting people?

hi, we're securitas, we guard and protect things, right now somewhere around the world someone's most important assets are being monitored and protected by our security teams. from maintaining a safe environment or monitoring cctv for savers cash at a global bank, through to guarding the real estate and construction workforce for one of the uk's largest rail infrastructure projects, our security officers play an integral role in making people feel safe.

to provide a security service at the working location in line with the assignment instructions and customer requirements in order to protect the customer's employees, property and other assets. to deliver the highest levels of customer service which consistently demonstrate securitas' core values of integrity, vigilance and helpfulness

12 hour rotating shiftspattern: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off

£11.25phhow you will make an impact as a security officer:

meet, greet and assist visitors/staff/contractors in a professional and friendly manner.carry out daily site patrols, focusing on health and safety, security and fault finding. maintain the front of house area to ensure a professional and tidy appearance.assist in an emergency i.e. fire evacuation and conduct staff search where required.always maintain an alert and vigilant approach, to ascertain any potential threats or changes within the work environment and take the appropriate steps to reduce disruption, loss or damage.maintain accurate log/record of all visitors, staff, contractors, activities, couriers, and incidents.the role of security officer ensures the safety and security of customers, employees, premises, and property whilst maintaining and adding to the overall experience of the customer.ensure that there is a thorough handover after each shift with security personnel.essential skills* must hold a valid sia licence.

* must have the right to work in the uk.

* must be over 18.

* have a five-year checkable employment history

* a full uk driving licence and own transport is desirable.

* excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.

* be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

* be punctual and reliable.

* be willing and able to work shifts covering days, nights and week-ends.

* be sensitive towards and show an understanding of the requirements of people with disabilities or special needs.

* prior experience as a security officer in the security industry

about companysecuritas benefits:

paid holiday, company pension and life assurance scheme discounted gym membership wellness advice and support cycle to work scheme car lease and new car purchasing schemes employee discounts and cashback savings across hundreds of your favourite high street brands, online shopping, holidays, and days out. city & guilds accredited training program for professional and personal developmenthere at securitas we guard and protect a variety of clients across the globe, these range from banks, retail chains, and leisure venues through to corporate offices. our employees play an integral role in making people feel safe. securitas is encouraging and empowering diversity & inclusion in the workplace and has been recognised with both uk superbrand and uk top employer awards for 2019/20.

our values are the foundation of our operations and the corporate culture is built on these values that help to shape a long-term, financially successful enterprise by creating value for customers, employees, and shareholders. they are summarized in three words: integrity, vigilance, and helpfulness.

with our roots dating back to 1934, securitas is one of the largest security service organizations in the world, we have around 150,000 clients, of which 150 are globally listed companies. we specialize in protecting corporate organizations, small to medium-sized businesses, and the public so a successful applicant will join an industry leader with over 370,000 employees, of which 9,500 are in the uk.

we are a company where you can develop your security career, with access to training and the ability to gain professionally recognised qualifications so you can grow in confidence and take on more responsibility.

if you want to know more about why securitas is the world's leading security group, and our continuing work in the diversity & inclusion space, simply visit our website.

join the securitas team today!

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