Security Officer

Allied Universal are recruiting Security Officers to work within one of the most prestigious new buildings in the City of London.

What you get:

• Excellent salary of £14.17 per hour.
• Training, Support and Personal Development.
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these days will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life assurance benefit
• Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal
• Contributory Healthcare Scheme & Eyecare vouchers
• Employee Discount Schemes
• Progression, training & development opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme

As a Security officer you're the first point of contact for any tenants or visitors entering the building. This role always requires you to be friendly and alert whilst on station. You should be both welcoming and representative of the ‘five-star’ feel of the building and the client we are representing.

Shifts Include: 6on & 3off shift pattern. Working 42 hours per week, you must be available to work day, night and weekend shifts.

What we want:

• A valid SIA Door Supervisor Badge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be responsive to the client’s needs and work in partnership with the client and other suppliers to support the delivery of the services.
• Must be pro-active in your duties, be able to work on your own initiative and work with others.
• Must be able to work under pressure, be able make decisive decisions during incidents and difficult situations.
• Strong knowledge of site processes and procedures, and aptitude for learning and applying such.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• ‘Meet and greet’ function whilst on post at the front of house.
• Controlling the access control systems.
• Acting as the appointed person in the event of evacuations, liaison with emergency responders.
• Directing visitors to the correct departments or reception area for information.
• Assisting with enquiries from building tenants and visitors.
• Ensuring that anyone entering your building has permission to do so.
• Conducting patrols and visual building checks.
• Supporting the FCC team in the event of fire/ security situations.
• Carrying out weekly or audits building inspections, identifying and reporting repairs and defects.