Security officer

Security and Operations Officer Location: London E16 (nearest tube: Canning Town, Royal Victoria DLR, Custom House) Salary: Circa GBP33,000 + benefits including pension scheme, season ticket loan, 30 days annual leave, Uniform provided Hours: 37.5 per week. 7.5 hour daytime shifts covering between 06:00 to 22:30hrs. Whilst you will be offered a certain shift between these hours, some flexibility will be required to meet operational requirements. Applicants must hold a SIA Door Supervisor license. This is no ordinary security role; we work in a dynamic and exciting environment where no two days are the same. It is one that requires alert, highly motivated and reliable security operatives who are committed to demonstrating the highest professional standards and providing excellent customer service and want to go beyond the traditional security role. We operate in a modern publicly accessible, headquarters building. As well as being an office, we host many public and private events with the security and operations team taking a leading role in ensuring the smooth running of the building. You will be the first point of contact for both staff and visitors and will operate some advanced security equipment, such as airport style screening equipment. On occasions you will be called upon to use your physical intervention training to manage conflict situations to protect others from harm. To support you in this role we offer advanced training on security equipment and in dealing with high threat situations, as well as a uniform and body armour. As you can probably imagine the role requires a good level of physical fitness and personal resilience as you will be active and on your feet on point duties or patrolling outdoors. You must also be capable of wearing the issued body armour and uniform when on duty. The operations aspect of the role will see you dealing with post, couriers and deliveries, monitoring building contractors and keeping an eye on the presentation of the building, grounds and facilities You will deal with any issues that are within your remit and report where other specialists are needed to resolve problems or faults. You will effectively be the eyes and ears of the building, supporting the wider facilities management team to ensure that the highest standards are maintained. As a minimum you will need to have a valid Security Industry Authority Door Supervisor Licence and ideally a CCTV License, although training for the CCTV can be provided. Experience of operating in a public facing, high profile environment is desirable. Good time keeping, personal resilience and the ability to learn procedures and follow instructions are key attributes for someone to be successful in this interesting and challenging role. A positive, ldquo;can do rdquo; attitude is essential. In return for your services, we offer industry leading terms and conditions, which includes a competitive salary starting of GBP31,888 pa (plus a 4.5% pay rise from 1 April 2024) for a 37 hour week rising to GBP35,197, which includes weekends working plus 30 days paid leave. Overtime opportunities may also be available, including on bank holidays, but are not guaranteed. We have 3 x 7.5 hour daytime shifts covering between 06:00 to 22:30hrs. Whilst you will be offered a certain shift between these hours, some flexibility will be required to meet operational requirements