OCS
Casual Security Officer
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About The Role
As a Security Officer, you will play a key role in protecting our clients, their people, property, and assets by delivering a professional and customer-focused security service. The successful candidate will be adaptable, reliable, and able to respond professionally to a wide range of security situations while maintaining excellent customer service standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct regular patrols of assigned premises to prevent and detect signs of unauthorised access, security breaches, or unusual activity.
- Monitor and control site access, ensuring only authorised persons gain entry.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to alarms, emergencies, and security incidents.
- Complete detailed and accurate incident reports and records as required.
- Maintain a visible and professional security presence to deter unwanted activity.
- Operate and monitor security systems, including CCTV equipment where applicable.
- Deliver excellent customer service while enforcing site policies and procedures.
- Liaise effectively with clients, visitors, emergency services, and other stakeholders.
Requirements
- Must have the Right to Work in the UK and ability to pass BS7858 vetting.
- Valid SIA Licence.
- Strong observational skills and the ability to identify potential risks and incidents.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to remain calm and make effective decisions under pressure.
- A professional, reliable, and customer-focused approach.
- Good levels of fitness and mobility to undertake patrols and respond to incidents.
- Flexibility to work across different locations and shift patterns as required.
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Desirable
- Previous experience within a security, corporate security, retail security, or guarding role.
- Experience of operating CCTV or other security monitoring systems.
- Knowledge of incident reporting and site security procedures.
About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security, and catering.
Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers, and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.
Why Work for OCS?
- Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
- Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
- Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards, and wellbeing resources.
- Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
- Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)
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How to Apply
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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
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