Security Officer

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Job description

Location: Coventry, United Kingdom
Salary: 9.80 hourly
Posted: 2 Dec 2021
Business Unit: UK Secure Solutions
Contracted Hours: Full-time
Employee Status: Permanent
Reference:

Our way of life is not how it used to be. We're looking for individuals who are looking to be part of our team in making the difference to get life moving again. In partnership with one of our biggest customers, we are supporting their goal in adapting to this new world; getting our country back on its feet and people back into employment. Join us as a Security Officer to help secure the new normal for the nation and a stable career for yourself with the market leader in security. Don't worry, if you're not already experienced in security we'll give you all the training you need!

This is a customer facing role where you will be responsible for protecting both the staff working on the premises and also the customers entering the buildings. Our work has never been more vital and we need you to help make it happen. With a keen eye and a brilliant way with people, you will be a friendly face who enjoys helping the public and being on your feet all day. In return you can look forward to an interesting role where no two days are the same with exciting career opportunities.

As things keep developing, every day will be different. But you'll be able to provide a consistent service, with day-to-day responsibilities such as:

Presenting at all times a smart, alert, visible and commanding security presence

Access control and securing customer premises

Reporting any security events and dealing with emergency situations, including initial alerts and evacuations in accordance with site procedures.

You'll be covering a site in Tile Hill, Coventry, working Monday to Saturday between the hours of 8:45am - 5:15pm however a flexible approach is required.

The Ideal Candidate

You will need to be a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to provide a friendly and professional service at all times. A good IT knowledge is also key. If you have your SIA licence, that's great - but if not, we will give you all the training you need. Plus you'll be paid for attending!

We're the world's leading provider of security solutions so we offer lots of training and support. You'll be in safe hands from our induction and on-site training to regular reviews and welfare checks with our managers.

Benefits:

5.6 weeks holiday per year, 8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays (worked or not worked)

Workplace Pension Scheme

Great 4 Savings Employee Discount Scheme

Progression, training and development opportunities

As this is a security role we're required by law to ask a number of screening questions. You'll only have to do this once to be eligible to apply for G4S and our wide range of security roles so we've made this as quick as possible.