Security Officer (Bench/Relief)

Security Officer (Bench)

Vigilant Security are offering an exciting opportunity for a security professional to join our expanding team, working with a high-profile NHS client in Reading.

Scope:

This is a casual contract working days, nights weekends with opportunities for overtime.

The post holder (SIA license) will be responsible for maintaining the day-to-day security requirements at a strategically important site, maintaining a corporate image and high standards of professionalism. The pay rate is £12.60p/h.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide a prompt, polite and warm welcome to all visitors.

Anticipate clients' needs/problems before they arise and that their expectations are met and exceeded each day

Be seen as a visible customer focused professional greeting and engaging with visitors.

Provide a consistent professional service at all times.

Communicate visitor/client arrivals to the relevant person promptly.

Maintain a high security awareness at all times

Undertake patrols and inspections in accordance with management instructions.

Proficient use of relevant communications equipment will require candidate to have good communication skills.

Ensuring all H&S policies are adhered to.

Ensuring that no un-authorised persons are permitted in prohibited areas.

Issue visitor passes using agreed processes and procedures

Maintaining an accurate record of any incidents that occur.

What We Are Looking For:

Professional, highly driven, flexible, enthusiastic, proactive, self - motivated team player

Smart and confident.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels

Immaculate presentation

Clear, concise and confident communication skills which are customer service orientated with a very keen eye for detail.

Maintain and practice a high degree of confidentiality at all times

Computer literate

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Able to be vetted back 5 years or since leaving compulsory education.

Provide support to the wider when required.

Current SIA license.

About us:

Vigilant Security cover a range of security related services including manned guarding, mobile patrols and keyholding.

We currently employ 1000 members of staff across the UK and cover a range of security related services including manned guarding, mobile patrols and keyholding. High standards are embedded in the DNA of the company and we pride ourselves on delivering seamless service to our clients. We currently have an annual turnover approaching £40 million per annum and a forecast for continued growth throughout the next five years.

We are Investors in People Gold accredited and believe that we are only as good as the people we employ, so staff welfare, support and development, is an absolute priority for us. We ensure our staff from the outset are given the skills required to be competent.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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