GB - Security Officer

As a security officer for Bidvest Noonan  you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of employees, visitors, and property. This role involves monitoring surveillance systems, controlling access to the building, responding to emergencies, and enforcing security procedures. Your vigilance and strong communication skills will be key in maintaining a safe and secure environment for all occupants at CME Group.

The Security team member will receive Ad-hoc and/or specific duties and responsibilities and will need to have the capability to step up into the Supervisor role where required for annual leave, absences, etc. within the RSOC as part of their duties. The Security Officer should always be aware of the ever-changing security environment at CME and should take steps to make themselves coherent with new/updated procedures and processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Always ensure that you are correctly dressed in the appropriate uniform, in possession of relevant ID / SIA badges, have a signed out and tested radio.
• Professionally engage with stakeholders and build positive working relationships.
• Always display your SIA licence whilst on duty.
• Attend briefings/handover at the commencement and end of each shift.
• Conduct full site patrols and post rotations as required by management (this includes covering the on-shift security team’s breaks).
• Complete the recording of all daily events via Smartsheet at the Shift Supervisors request.
• To make yourself fully conversant with the assignment instructions, post instructions and any locally issued procedural updates.
• To complete all forms of Incident Reporting as required to the agreed levels of content and clarity.
• To actively take part in assisting CME staff, guests, and contractors, in regard to passing them information, giving direction, or responding to queries that are raised, to a professional standard.
• Ensure that correct time management is carried out in regard to the completion of all duty tasks prior to the end of the time period allocated to each post / patrol.
• To ensure that client confidentiality is respected at all times, in relation to any client media (written, visual, electronic, or oral).
• The reporting and initial response to any Security or Health and Safety policy violations or potential violations, including making line management aware as soon as is possible.
• Reporting immediately to the Security Supervisor any action or inaction which compromises safety.
• Maintain a healthy and safe place of work, ensuring all posts are always in a clean and tidy condition
• Report missing, damaged or unserviceable equipment to the Site Manager/supervisor 
• Cooperate with Security Line Management and the client, so that the company can carry out its statutory duty under Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and all relevant statutory provisions.
• Make enquiries and submit reports on incidents as instructed by the Site Management Team and Security Supervisor
• Be aware of policy and procedures owned and changed from time to time by Bidvest Noonan.
• Be aware of policy and procedures owned and changed from time to time by the client
• To positively participate in any staff welfare or development programmes.
• Carry out any other reasonable request as required by the Client/Site Management Team or Security Supervisor
• The officer is expected to comply with and demonstrate a positive commitment to a high level in equal opportunities, occupational safety & health, performance development, customer service, professional presentation, and confidentiality throughout the course of their duties.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Self-motivated and good organisational skills
• Client awareness and customer focus skills
• Good I.T. Skills
• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail with accuracy
• Good time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• A pro-active team player
• Excellent telephone skills
• A good geographical knowledge of the assignment
• Ability to closely follow stringent procedures and policies.
• Flexible to the needs of the position and Company
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance
• Be committed to equal opportunities and possess a positive and sensitive approach to the needs of others.
• Minimum of 6 months corporate security experience preferred.

Bidvest Noonan is a team of 27,000 passionate and customer-focused people. We work together to deliver exceptional service and value to customers across the UK and Ireland. We recruit great people to deliver our services and we provide them with the resources, training, and direction they need to do their best work. 

We always put people first. Our people are exceptional and go the extra mile to deliver outstanding services. We celebrate and recognise their successes at every opportunity. At Bidvest Noonan, we strive to make each person feel appreciated, engaged, and supported so that they can reach their potential, knowing it has a positive impact on our overall success. 

Bidvest Noonan is highly committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can feel valued and respected. We are delighted to welcome applicants from our Armed Forces community and people from diverse backgrounds and identities. We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process.  If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact [email protected]