Security Officer

Posted 30 Nov 2022

Sodexo

London (Security or Protective Services)

http://www.sodexo.com

Job Type:permanentDuration:
Category:Security or Protective ServicesRecruiter Reference:SDX/TP/1153910/99585
URL for Applications:Apply HereSalary:£12.75 - £12.75

Security Officers at Sodexo are also protectors and peace-of-mind providers. You will ensure the safety of our customers, staff, their buildings and assets. Working at {insert location}, no two days are the same and your actions will make a big impact in the every day. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. 

What you’ll do: 

  • Greet staff and visitors and ensure they adhere to the required security protocols 

  • Monitoring of CCTV, Access Control and other protective systems  

  • Act as a first line response to activations & incidents or fault reporting  

  • Log and transfer calls, relay messages and provide guidance and advice to visitors, clients, contractors and staff 

  • To carry out regular patrols throughout the shift 

What you bring: 

  • Ability to interact with employees, contractors, consultants, visitors, and management as well as local police and fire authorities  

  • Excellent communication and awareness skills 

  • Experience in working in a similar role 

  • Knowledge of security techniques and site and local emergency procedures  

What we offer:  

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:  

  • Flexible and dynamic work environment  

  • Competitive compensation  

  • Access to ongoing training and development programs   

  • Countless opportunities to grow within the company  

  • Full training and full protective uniform supplied    

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!  

Package Description

42hrs pw
£12.75 per hour 
Monday - Friday or 4 on 4 off patterns available. May include early, late, day and/or night shifts
Full uniform supplied
Full training provided
Frequent transport links within a short walk?
Use of site facilities 
Many employee benefits, rewards and recognition.
 

Main Responsibilities
  • Operationally deliver service to the agreed site service levels.
  • Ensure all training requirements are completed and protocols adhered to
  • Ensure compliance with all H&S training and actively engage in pro-active safety measures to include active identification and reporting of any Health and Safety hazards or mechanical fault/failures noted.
  • Comply with all duty activities and requirements as set out in Site Assignment Instruction
  • Work closely with colleagues to foster good teamwork and ensure effective communication at handover
  • Ensure all key issues/requirements are noted on handover documents for oncoming Officer shifts
  • Ensure completion of all appropriate daily documents to include key registers, contractor/employee attendance records and other, as required by the business.
  • Operate CCTV systems to include reviewing of active imagery, and downloading, saving and distributing only in line with GDPR regulation
  • Process access cards in line with client requirement and in compliance with site security protocols
  • Ensure effective communication via email with clients regarding access badge requests
  • Ensure effective communication and timely response to all other client email requests and queries
  • Ensure effective access control in line with local Security Standards
  • Support all audit requirements in line with Security Manager requests
  • Comply with all reasonable management requests within scope of service provision
  • Respond to any site related incidents and ensure completion of appropriate Incidents reports, and compliance with escalation processes
 
The Ideal Candidate

Essential

  • SIA Security Manned Guarding License
  • Good standard of literacy and numeracy
  • Fair standard of computer literacy
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, and staff at all levels
  • Good time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to work well with Team Members
  • Positive approach to learning in role and identifying own training needs as appropriate
  • Self-motivated and able to use initiative
  • Flexible approach to role
  • A 'Can do' attitude

 

Desirable

  • Previous Security experience preferred
  • Experience of working in a Corporate Environment preferred
 

 

About The Company

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins.  We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

How to Apply

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