Security Officer - Securitas AB : Job Details

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** Security Officer**

Location: **ME3 0HA, Gillingham**

Salary: **27,735 to 27,735 per annum**

Open from: **Wed 17th, Nov 2021 until Fri 31st, Dec 2021**

Status: **Open**

Job Description

**Working Days and Nights on a 7on 4 off and 7 on 3 off basis.**

**Days: 06:00 to 18:00**

**Nights: 18:00 to 06:00**

**How you will make an impact as a Security Officer:**

* Prevent and deter unauthorised access to the site.

* Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV as appropriate.

* Conduct external and internal security patrols.

* 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.

* Maintain all logbooks and records.

* Provide support, guidance and information to all staff, visitors and contractors whilst ensuring safeguarding of the premises.

* Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.

* Record and report all faults, health and safety hazards and unsafe working practices.

* Ensure all walkways and emergency escape routes are always kept clear.

* Investigate the cause of all fire alarm activations.

* Identify opportunities for improving practices and processes.

* Ensure all paperwork is completed in a timely fashion and conduct effective handover procedures.

* Undertake any other duties as requested by Branch Management.

**Required Skills**

**What you will bring to be a Security Officer:**

* 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.

* Must have a full UK driving license and access to own vehicle.

* 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 smart and well presented.

* Ability to stay alert during shifts.

* The ability to make good judgment and come to sensible conclusions

* Able to negotiate and deal with sensitive and confidential matters with tact and discretion

**About The Company**

**Securitas Benefits:**

* Paid holiday, company pension and life assurance scheme

* Discounted gym membership

* Wellness advice and support

* Cycle to Work Scheme

* Car lease and new car purchasing schemes

* Employee discounts and cashback savings across hundreds of your favourite high street brands, online shopping, holidays, and days out.

* City & Guilds accredited training program for professional and personal development

* Support to gain your SIA license

Our values are the foundation of our operations and the corporate culture is built on these values that help to shape a long-term, financially successful enterprise by creating value for customers, employees, and shareholders. They are summarized in three words: **Integrity**, **Vigilance**, and **Helpfulness**.

With our roots dating back to 1934, Securitas is one of the largest security service organizations in the world, we have around 150,000 clients, of which 150 are globally listed companies. We specialize in protecting corporate organizations, small to medium-sized businesses, and the public so a successful applicant will join an industry leader with over 370,000 employees, of which 9,500 are in the UK.

We are a company where you can develop your Security career, with access to training and the ability to gain professionally recognised qualifications so you can grow in confidence and take on more responsibility.

If you want to know more about why Securitas is the worlds leading security group, and our continuing work in the diversity & inclusion space, simply visit:

Join the Securitas Team today!