Security Officer

Job Title: Security Officer (ex- Military preferred)

Reporting to: Security Manager

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Shifts pattern: Day shifts only

THE CLIENT

Our client is a s a FTSE 100 specialty chemicals company with a market capitalisation of £6.4bn. It is a leader in sustainable technologies, underpinned by science and with a reputation for world class innovation. The group is highly profitable, (operating profit of £493m in the year to March 2017), but it believes that performance should not be measured by profit alone - it is also about running the business in the most sustainable way. Founded in 1817, our client has grown to a company employing circa 13,000 people with operations in over thirty countries worldwide.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide Security to the site by internal and external patrolling, access and egress control, and other duties that exceed customer requirements and complies with Security Procedures. To demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times.

Under the direction of the Shift Lead Officer this position is to safeguard precious metals against loss.To enforce company policies relating to the security of assets, the safety of personnel and to report any such violations.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Control of movements on and off site
• Reception of visitors and/or contractors
• Extensive site, people and vehicle searches
• Monitoring the protective security systems - namely alarms, CCTV systems and other computerised equipment - taking appropriate action where necessary
• Site patrols/escorts
• Involvement in individual and team projects
• Carry out all relevant duties in a professional and confidential manner
• Provide a reasonable degree of flexibility and additional cover as required
• Inform the Team Leader of any difficulties encountered in carrying out the above - to enable appropriate resolution of difficulties either by self and/or higher management
• Carry out any other duties as reasonably required by relevant manager

ARE YOU THE IDEAL CANDIDATE?

• GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English
• SIA certificate
• Self-confident individual with practical ability to use your initiative when required
• Ability to work with and without supervision
• Good interpersonal and team-working skills
• Pro-active approach to learning and development

Ref: 13239_1507917351 | Published: 13th Oct 2017