Security Officer – Southampton
Shift pattern: Nights, 4 on, 4 off (19:00–7:00)
Location: Southampton
Pay: £13.63 per hour
Start date: ASAP
Benefits
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Employee Recognition Scheme
- Employee Discount Platform
- Paid uniform
- Wagestream – Get instant access to your wages through our financial wellbeing tool.
- Healthcare Cash plan
- Company pension
- Store discount
Key Purpose of the Job
The primary purpose of the Security Officer is to support the contract, protect client’s premises, assets, and personnel by maintaining a safe and secure environment in accordance with the Assignment instructions. This may involve monitoring and controlling access, conducting regular patrols, and responding promptly to security incidents or emergencies, whilst always maintaining a quality service.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Greet and assist visitors, ensuring they feel welcome and are directed to the appropriate area.
- Be receptive to the client’s concerns and complaints and take a personal interest in resolving any issues.
- Always provide a high level of customer service, addressing inquiries and concerns professionally and courteously.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with staff, visitors, and contractors.
- Work to the assignment instructions ensuring that all activity is accurately recorded on the correct documents, in line with both the client’s and the company’s quality procedures.
- Comply with and report on all Health and Safety issues in accordance with company guidelines.
- Conduct regular patrols of the premises, both internally and externally, to identify and mitigate security risks.
- Monitor surveillance equipment and review footage as necessary.
- Make the required check calls and booking on/off calls.
- Control access to the premises, ensuring only authorised personnel are allowed entry.
- Respond promptly and effectively to alarms and incidents, ensuring the situation is handled appropriately and reported accurately.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of daily activities, incidents, and irregularities.
- Collaborate with emergency services when required.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse range of people.
- Ensure that equipment issued to the contract is maintained and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements at all times and where supplied, protective cases are used on all relevant equipment.
- Be correctly dressed in full uniform, as required by the client and communicate any shortfall to the appropriate line manager as outlined.
- Set and maintain the highest personal and professional standards and adopt a total quality approach to every aspect of your work, colleagues and clients.
Essential Requirements
- SIA Licence or valid SIA training certificates
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility, willingness to work various shift patterns in line with operational needs
- Ability to stay calm and composed under pressure, especially during emergencies.
Desirable Requirements
- Prior experience in a similar role is advantageous, though we are open to candidates with the right attitude and willingness to learn.
- Basic understanding of security protocols and procedures.
- Familiarity with the use of surveillance systems and other security equipment.
- Previous experience in the security industry.
When Kings carry out the recruitment process, we shall recruit as an equal opportunities’ employer.
Job Type
Permanent
Experience
- Retail Security: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification
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