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Security Officer

Posted on May 10th, 2024 by Allied Universal Security Services

Search Central London

£14.19 per hour

Type of Job: Permanent

Allied Universal are now recruiting for an exciting and challenging security officer position for a prestigious corporate contract in the City of London.

Your main duties will include Visitor and Access badge management within the client's office space. You will be expected to meet and greet staff, visitors, contractors, clients and be the first point of contact for any incidents or issues and providing a highly visible proactive Security presence with an emphasis on protecting the client's office space.

You will also be expected work closely with the Client EMEA control room team and assist with investigating faults and issues. The role requires you to conduct and document regular health and safety patrols, report and escalate anything you discover, manage emails and any other admin duties as required. The security officer be responsible for accurate reporting of incidents and ensuring appropriate escalation.

This ideal candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication and IT skills.
The candidate must have an enthusiastic, dynamic personality, be very flexible and collaborative. Always customer focussed and professional towards colleagues and staff. The shift pattern will be a rolling 4on 4off shift pattern completing alternate days and nights.

The successful candidate must hold a valid SIA Security or Door Supervisor Licence, valid First Aid Certification of more than 6months before expiry.

The successful candidate will need to pass the client background screening which will require a 10-year employment and educational history.

This position is to work a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern. This means we require flexibility Monday to Sunday, to work day and night shifts on a rotational basis.

The rate of pay is £14.19 per hour.

Your Time at Work


To always provide professional security service.
Represent the client and provide excellent customer service in meeting and greeting staff and visitors.
Review and manage all visitors and guests who attend site and ensure their experience is always positive.
Conduct comprehensive patrols and be a visible presence around the site.
Ability to deal with situations and incidents in a calm, confident and professional manner.
Ensure you are aware of current assignment instructions standard operating procedures and health & safety documentation in line with client and Allied Universal standards.
Confidently assess and escalate incidents and emergencies as appropriate.
Excellent report writing skills with a focus on attention to detail.
Form strong working relationships with onsite facilities team and other stakeholders.
Various admin tasks at the direction of the site supervisor

Our Perfect Worker


Programs: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Windows, Outlook
Working knowledge of Access Control and CCTV systems
Professional communication skills including a high level of written and spoken English.
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Pride in your personal appearance
Integrity and respect for colleagues
Exceptional time keeping and personal organisation for arriving ready for work.
Ability to provide 1st class quality customer service.

Key Information and Benefits


£14.19 per hour
Automatic enrolment into the company's pension scheme and staff discounts on several retail stores, restaurants, travel companies, and much more.
Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal.
Refer a friend scheme.
Life assurance benefit.
We offer internal training and development opportunities in an excellent working environment.
Opportunity to make a real difference in a position of real responsibility.


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.
Each of our locations has dedicated 24-hour OnSite support, so you can always speak to a Staffline representative. Staffline is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.


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