Security Officer Part-Time at G4S

The Role

• Monitoring the CCTV systems and escalating security issues and liaising with all other departments and National Control Centre. Raising the alarm in the event of an attack.
• Operation of switchboard when required.
• Carry out any other duties that are deemed reasonable.
• Be aware of health and safety issues and ensure all employees are able to work in a safe manner.
• Undertake training activities as required.
• Liaise with other departments, branches, customers and suppliers, as appropriate, to resolve issues and maintain security and service.
• Control the entry and exit of vehicles, employees and visitors to, from and within the branch.
• Ensure quality standards (5S) are consistently reviewed and adhered to.
• Follow well-defined procedures to ensure the security of the buildings.
• Responsible for branch security, monitoring all areas of the location and escalating issues immediately.
• To carry out the opening and closing of the location (if applicable).
• To carry out airport-style searches.
• To be trusted with some access control information.

The Ideal Candidate
So what makes a successful Branch Security Officer?

• Firstly, you will need to be confident in communicating at all levels in both written and spoken English.
• You will need to be confident in following specific procedures and instructions.
• An appropriate level of numeracy is also very important.
• You must also be able to work to tight deadlines.
• Previous experience in monitoring and controlling security equipment would be extremely beneficial, as would experience using IT and computer systems.
• You must also be willing to undertake shift work
• You will need to be able to work as part of a team player.
• Finally, you must be continuously focused on providing top-notch service to our customers by being efficient, flexible and at all times security conscious.

We also have some specific security criteria that you will need to meet:

• You must be able to pass a criminal record check as well as a personal credit and ID check.
• You must also have a 10-year employment/unemployment/educational history that we can check and verify.
• You will need to be prepared to undergo airport-style searches when entering and leaving our premises and be comfortable working within a secure, confined and highly regulated environment.