Job Description

Job Title:

Security Officer

Location:

Bromley

Salary:

13.30 per hour

Job Type:

Permanent, Full/Part Time

Hours:

12 Hours Guaranteed (with additional cover available)

The Company:

Ascot Services provides market leading solutions across a number of disciplines that includes total facilities management, construction services, engineering services, planned preventative maintenance and environmental solutions, all with 24/7 dedicated client support.

The Position:

We are seeking a reliable and professional Security Officer to join our team.

This role offers 12 guaranteed hours per week, with the opportunity for additional shifts to cover staff holidays and sickness.

As a Security Officer you will provide a security service at the working location in line with the Assignment Instructions and customer requirements in order to protect the customer's employees, property and other assets. To deliver the highest levels of customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site. Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV as appropriate. Conduct external and internal security patrols as detailed in the Assignment Instructions. Provide traffic control and apply parking restrictions as required. Carry out routine tests of security equipment where appropriate. Manage keys and perform locking and unlocking duties as detailed in the Assignment Instructions. Ensure any equipment provided by the customer and Ascot Services is managed in accordance with procedures detailed in the Assignment Instructions. Maintain all logbooks and records as detailed in the Assignment Instructions. Issue visitor/contractor passes in accordance with the Assignment Instructions. Deal with lost property in accordance with the Assignment Instructions. To provide support, guidance and information to all staff, visitors and contractors whilst ensuring safeguarding of the premises. Ensure health and safety procedures are always followed. Record and report all faults, health and safety hazards and unsafe working practices to supervisor/manager. Report and record all accidents in accordance with the Assignment Instructions. Ensure all walkways and emergency escape routes are always kept clear. Report any usage of First Aid equipment and shortfalls in the contents of First Aid boxes. Notify the Control Centre in the event of any emergencies and follow the instructions given. Investigate the cause of all fire alarm activations. Display an outstanding level of customer service. Take responsibility for problems that staff and visitors may have. Display the highest standard of personal presentation and smartness of uniform to maintain the image of Ascot Services Facilities Management and the customer. Answer telephone calls professionally and in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.

The Candidate:

Must have a valid SIA Licence. Must have the right to work in the UK. Must be over 18. Have a five-year checkable employment history or be able to produce documentary evidence of any period of unemployment, self-employment or full and part-time education during that period. No current criminal convictions. Additional hours regularly available The ability to embody and uphold the Ascot Services core values. Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus. Be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Be punctual and reliable. Be willing and able to work shifts covering days, nights and weekends. Be sensitive towards and show an understanding of the requirements of people with disabilities or special needs.

Benefits: (Based on Full Time employment)

24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (increasing by 1 day for every 5 years' service) Critical Illness Cover Life Assurance NEST Pension Uniform provided Training provided - BICSc standard qualifications Overtime available
NB: Part Time employment benefits to be agreed.

Equal Opportunities Employer:

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 13.30 per hour

Work Location: In person