Security Officer

Shift Pattern: 7 on 3 off, 7 on 4 off - This position requires the availability to work weekends and night shifts. The schedule will consist of either three days and four nights followed by three days off and four days and three nights followed by four days off.

Pay: £14.26 - To be increased as of April.

Benefits for Security Officer

• Full uniform supplied
• Paid holidays
• Pension plan
• On-going training
• Opportunities to progress to controller
• WRKIT Employee Benefits Platform which give you access to savings at big retailers.
• Discounts/Cash back and Shopping Cards
• Access to HSF - a health cash plan and personal accident benefit with added services

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To play an active role in ensuring the physical security of the building is maintained at all times
• To be the primary contact for external visitors to the building, remaining polite, positive and professional when dealing with any given situation
•  To assist the Security Control Room operatives in the smooth running of day-to-day operations

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

• Ensure that all points of exit/entry are manned, ensuring a visible Security presence is maintained to deter crime
• Ensure all points of exit/entry are in physical working order and report any failure to Security Control Room
• Ensure a high standard of customer care skills are maintained in a friendly approachable manner
• Assist with any reasonable customer request
• Effectively respond to all Security Control instructions
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with Security Control
• Conduct building patrols, both internal and external, reporting defects to Security Control
• Respond to and report any breaches of Security
• Assist the Security team in conducting weekly checks of life safety systems 
• Respond to any suspicious person/activity and escalate appropriately
• Give a full and detailed handover to the next Security Officer on position
• Loading bay duties

ADMINISTRATION:

• Maintain accurate and correct documentation (e.g. logbooks, both physical and electronic) while on post
• Provide accurate and timely reports to Security Control for incidents occurring within the building
• Ensure compliance with legal, Company and contractual obligations, such as the Data Protection Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, procedures outlined in the Company Handbook and Assignment Instructions

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Display your SIA Licence at all times whilst on duty
• 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
• Carry out any other reasonable request as required by the Security Management Team

*Please be advised that this position primarily entails outdoor work and necessitates extended periods of standing*

PERSONAL CRITERIA:

• Excellent customer service
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and reliability
• Ability to work the set shift pattern
• Be physically able to carry out duties, which include long periods of standing and outdoor working
• Previous Security experience (preferable)
• Good PC skills with knowledge of Word, Excel
• SIA Door Supervisor licence (preferable) or Security licence (Frontline)
• First Aid and Defibrillator trained

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.