Security Officer – Birmingham, B3 3AX

Role

Security Officer

Pay Rate

£14.50 per hour

Shift Pattern

4 on 4 off days and nights – 12 hour shifts

Location

Birmingham, B3 3AX

Role Requirements

Door Supervisor and CCTV SIA licence

Benefits

• Financial support for SIA Licensing and renewal
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Company Pension scheme
• Life Assurance benefits
• Progression, training, and development opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts at major retailers and travel suppliers
• Restaurant and Supermarket vouchers
• Cinema tickets
• Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme
• Uniform
• SIA Licensing savings scheme
• Pension and Life Assurance benefits

Main Duties

• Act as a point of contact and information centre to staff and visitors
• Always conduct yourself in a professional manner
• Ensure all instructions, both written and verbal, are adhered to
• Guard access points, permitting or refusing entry, restraining trespassers
• Conduct foot patrols within defined areas as an effective deterrent
• Investigate and take appropriate lawful action as authorised by corporate policy on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activities, safety and fire incidents
• Complete daily reports, including relevant information, observations, surveillance footage, and signatures
• Maintain excellent communication skills to all levels – verbally, written, phone and by security radios
• Effectively operate all pass systems relevant to an assignment
• Conduct lawful searches of vehicles and persons in accordance with instructions issued
• Have practical working knowledge of all current and applicable firefighting equipment
• Sound working knowledge of health and safety instructions pertaining to assigned duties
• Operate basic switchboard equipment effectively

Must Haves

• Valid SIA licence
• CCTV Licence
• Proven work experience as a Security Officer (minimum 2 years)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• High level of self-presentation
• IT literate – Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment
• Quick thinking and problem‑solving skills
• A positive attitude to dealing with people and taking on challenges

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Ward Security, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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