CORPORATE SECURITY OFFICER

Are you seeking a permanent full-time position that offers stability for a trusted company that cares for their people and clients?

 

An opportunity for a highly motivated, personable and professional Corporate Security Officer

Do you have at least 3 years experience in corporate security with excellent customer service skills, specifically in a HNW environment?

 

• Do you hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence?
• Do you hold a valid medical qualification?

If YES to all of the above please submit your expression of interest to include CV, covering letter, full length photograph and copy of SIA Licence by 17:00 Monday 26^th July 2021 quoting job ref: ESS/DC/NG02 – email to enquiries@executivesecuritysolutions.co.uk

 

Job Title:  Corporate Security Officer

Job Reference:  ESS/DC/NG02

Location/Site:  London, NW8

Department: Operations

Closing Date and process: 

Stage 1: Expression of interest to include CV, covering letter, full length photograph and copy of SIA Licence to be received by 17:00 Monday 26^th July 2021 quoting job ref: ESS/DC/NG02 – email to enquiries@executivesecuritysolutions.co.uk

Stage 2: Invite to apply online to be submitted by Friday 30^th July 2021 at 17:00

Stage 3: Interview Stage 1 on Monday 2^nd August 2021

Stage 4: Interview Stage 2 on Tuesday 3^rd August 2021 - Start Date: ASAP

Reports to: Operations Director

Role Purpose: To protect our client’s premises from criminal activity and to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all those within by protecting them from verbal and physical abuse.  The prestigious residential building is situated close to Regent’s Park. 

Salary/Benefits: 

£12.50 per hour, permanent full-time contract (6-month probationary period), shift rotation nights only 4 on-4 off,   support your continued professional development, company pension scheme and 28 days’ paid holiday (pro-rata).  Please note: subject to the client’s requirements the shift pattern may differ in the future following a period of consultation.

The Company: 

At Executive Security Solutions Ltd it is our vision to consistently maintain an ethical and sustainable security business that protects our heritage, as well as our private and commercial clients globally.

 

It’s our mission to consistently raise standards within the security industry. We always strive to exceed our clients’ expectations of adding value to all that we do, making a difference, a real impact.

 

Our strong family values are at the core of the excellent service we provide, nurturing all relationships internally and externally with the utmost transparency and loyalty.

ESS are an ‘Equal Opportunities’ provider and hold a Bronze Award in support of the Armed Forces Covenant, are accredited to ISO 9001:2015, Gold Safe PQQ and Safe-Contractor approved.

 

Role Requirement:

This role requires you to meet all security screening and SIA license requirements. You must be able to work shifts which will include days, nights and weekends as per the site rota.  Previous corporate security industry experience or similar is essential, with particular emphasis in good written and oral customer service skills, together with a professional and flexible approach.  The ability to think and act quickly in emergency situations, or while under pressure is essential.  Must be physically fit and able to stand/walk for long periods of time, undertake patrol duties both internal/external for up to and over an hour, access/egress control, ascend and decent stairs. To be flexible and extend job duties to carry out any other reasonable duty and responsibility within the job capability as assigned.

 

Specific Duties: 

Security

• Maintain a polite, courteous, and friendly manner towards the public, the client and colleagues
• Support the porters during busy periods
• Undertake patrols/inspections at fixed intervals and report in by means of radio or other devices
• Maintain records and logs of daily activities 
• Check all doors and windows are properly shut and locked
• Prevent the admittance to the premises of unauthorised persons
• Be vigilant and investigate any unusual conditions/occurrences
• Switch off lights, heaters, fans/air conditioning and other equipment as required
• Report damage to perimeter fencing or other property or buildings which compromise security
• Remain alert and vigilant to activity on the site to ensure risks are minimised through prompt action and reporting to the Operations Director or site-based engineers
• Report suspicious persons or vehicles immediately to the Operations Director and Police when the situation is perceived as an emergency.

Emergency Situations:

• Investigate all emergency situations, fire alarm, electrical, gas, plumbing and mechanical indicators in the buildings and surrounding areas and respond as per site procedure.

Health & Safety:

• Report immediately to the Operations Director any action or inaction which compromise safety
• Maintain a healthy and safe place of work, ensuring all posts are in a clean and tidy condition at all times
• Report missing, damaged or unserviceable equipment to the Operations Director
• Co-operate with Executive Security Solutions and the Client so that the Company can carry out its statutory duty under Health & Safety at work Act 1974 and all statutory provisions
• Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse any property, equipment IT hardware or systems in the interest of health, safety and welfare.

Other Duties:

• Submit reports on incidents/accidents as instructed by the Operations Director
• Be aware of and adhere to Executive Security Solutions policies and procedures
• To positively participate in staff welfare and development programmes
• Carry out all other site-specific duties as required by the Operations Director, as detailed in the Assignment Instruction.  These may include, but are not limited to mail examination, escorting, random and specific search procedures, vehicle searching and car park and mail duties. 

Essential Experience/Skills & Qualifications:

• Hold a SIA DS licence (valid)
• Be smart and well presented at all times ensuring footwear is polished 
• Be polite, helpful and diligent, with a ‘can do’ ethos
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbalHave a sound knowledge in basic IT skills
• Be able to provide the highest standard in customer service
• Have previous experience of working within the corporate security industry
• Be flexible and reliable to meet the role requirements
• Have a calm personality capable of controlling difficult situations 
• Have a full five year checkable work history and supply required documentation to be vetted in accordance with    BS7858 Security Screening of Individuals employed in a Security Environment
• IT literate with a knowledge of Microsoft Office365 and its applications. 

Desirable Experience/Skills & Qualifications:

• SIA CCTV licence
• First Person on The Scene
• Corporate security experience 

Generic Information:

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post. This job description reflects the present requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder. All employees have a duty to comply with Executive Security Solutions published policies and procedures.