Security Officer

Staffline are currently recruiting for experienced Security Officers to work on a full time basis to join a dedicated team of officers at UKHSA Porton Down. This site is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care in the United Kingdom that began operating on 1 April 2013. The UKHSA Porton Down Site is of some 68 acres in area, with approximately 28 acres within the main site security fence.

The rate of pay is £12.75 per hour.

You must be flexible and available to work on a Monday - Sunday, with a mix of 4 days on, 4 days off, 4 nights on and 4 nights off, then repeat.

Your Time at Work

As a Security Officer, you will ensure the safety of our customers staff, their buildings and assets, whilst providing excellent customer service with a smile.

It's a varied role that includes greeting staff and visitors and ensuring they adhere to the required security protocols, conducting searches where required, patrolling the premises and dealing with security incidents. With a keen eye and a brilliant way with people, you could look forward to an interesting role where no two days are the same with exciting career opportunities.

• Provide high visibility static guarding of the property/building and grounds
• Provide a visible deterrent regarding security issues on the property/building and surrounding grounds
• Provide CCTV monitoring of the perimeter of the property/building and surrounding grounds
• To have conflict resolution training/experience
• Maintain accurate records and logs of incidents and site visit logs
• Liaising with police and other public bodies to ensure a coordinated approach and awareness of local issues
• Dealing with communications from telephone calls and radio users in a professional manner in accordance with operating procedures.
• Exchanging all necessary information to colleagues during shift change
• Develop and maintain relationships with all client's departments
• Maintain accurate site contract administration files
• Be conversant with all statutory compliance processes and procedures
• Ensure that all G4S policies, procedures and standards are in place and adhered too
• Monitor alarm systems and carry out follow up action

Our Perfect Worker

You will need to be aged 18 or over, a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to provide a friendly and professional service at all times. Good IT knowledge is also key.

The successful candidate will hold a valid SIA Licence and have experience working in the security industry.

• First aid at work certified
• Competent in computer skills, particularly emails, MS word and Excel
• A good level of interpersonal and customer relationship skills
• An understanding of basic police and other emergency services procedures
• Knowledge of the phonetic alphabet
• CCTV monitoring experience
• Experience of hand-held radio use

*Please note you must hold a Full UK Drivers Licence*

Key Information and Benefits

• £12.75 per hour.
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual).
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Life assurance benefit.
• Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal.
• Contributory Healthcare Scheme.
• Eye care vouchers.
• Employee Discount Schemes, plus additional on-site benefits!
• Progression, training & development opportunities.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Free uniform provided.
• Free parking.

About Staffline

Staffline is the biggest recruiter in the UK and Ireland, and we believe in putting people first. Every day, we help tens of thousands of people find work in logistics, food, transport, retail, and agriculture. We can do the same for you.
We listen to the needs of our workers and always aim to offer flexible shift work and opportunities for overtime, as we know these are important to you.
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