Security Officer

Bouygues Energies and Services, a global FM contractor, currently has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Security Officer, to join their Facilities Management team based at a key Government agency in Vauxhall.

This is a permanent role working an average of 56 hours per week on a rolling rota of 3 days on, 4 nights on, 3 days off, 4 days on, 3 nights on, 4 days off; 07h00 – 19h00 / 19h00 – 07h00.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your career within security, in a highly professional and corporate environment, with many opportunities for future progression.

Hourly rate: £10.54

The role:

• Reports to Security Management team
• To monitor entrances and exits by patrolling and the use of surveillance equipment (including management of alarm activations and control rooms systems)
• To guard and patrol the site(s), key holding/helpdesk management
• To ensure access control, visitor monitoring and booking systems are complied with
• Be the first point of contact in the event of an incident or emergency
• Working an average of 56 hours per week on a rolling rota of 3 days on, 4 nights on, 3 shifts off, 4 days on, 3 nights on, 4 shifts off; 07h00 – 19h00 / 19h00 – 07h00

The person:

• SIA Security Licence and PSS CCTV essential
• Previous government clearance would be desirable but not essential

• Previous experience of corporate security including front of house essential; control room systems, CCTV, alarms and monitoring experience desirable;
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to your work;
• Level of fitness commensurate with required duties (e.g. patrolling, prolonged periods on post);
• Must be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people and be proficient in both verbal and written communication;
• The ability to act appropriately under pressure is crucial as you may be required to act in critical incidents;

• Must be client/customer focused and able to represent the Company in a professional manner at all times.

• Employment in this post is dependent upon obtaining security clearance. This requires 3 years residency in the UK and a valid passport.

In return, we offer an attractive salary, training and benefits package, to include:

Opportunities for career progression, Company share scheme, pension, season ticket loan, paid SIA licence renewal, uniform provision, subsidised gym membership, employee of the month reward and generous referral scheme as well as regular salary reviews.