
Dedicated Portfolio Bench Security Officer - Essex/London
- London Essex
- £12.20-15.69 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 and maintain the smooth running of day-to-day operations, answering to the duty supervisor, Manager or Key Account Manager associated with the contract
- 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
- Ensure a high standard of customer care skills are maintained in a friendly approachable manner
- Assist with any reasonable customer request
- Direct visitors to the main Reception desk, and where visitors have been waiting for a period of time, approach and offer assistance
- Effectively respond to all instructions
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with all stakeholders
- Conduct building patrols, both internal and external, reporting defects to stakeholders
- Comply with policies and procedures
- 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
- Maintain accurate and correct documentation (e.g. logbooks, both physical and electronic) while on post
- Provide accurate and timely reports for incidents occurring within the building to the relevant stakeholder
- 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
- Display your SIA Licence at all times whilst on duty
- Be aware of operational policy and procedures
- Carry out any other reasonable request as required by supervisor or manager
- Excellent customer service
- Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and reliability
- Ability to work shifts
- Excellent personal appearance
- Be physically able to carry out duties, which could include periods of standing
- Previous Security experience
- Good PC skills with knowledge of Word, Excel
- SIA Door Supervisor licence
- First Aid and Defibrillator trained
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for travel to site where public transport isn't available