Highcross Shopping Centre
Highcross - Security Officer 44.33hrs
Leicester
£13.61/hr
Posted 1 day ago
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Purpose of the Role
As a Security Officer at Highcross, you will play an integral role in ensuring that consistently high standards of security, safety, and customer service are delivered at all times to visitors, colleagues, retailers, and visiting contractors. You will assist with the smooth running of the shopping centre and assist in any emergency situation which may occur. This involves providing visible security cover to the centre, handling enquiries and customer concerns, working in the control room, monitoring CCTV (once suitably trained and licensed), and controlling contractors and deliveries to the site.
Key Responsibilities
Main Duties - Security
- To work the hours and shifts in accordance with conditions of employment.
- To undertake regular patrols of the Centre as instructed by Centre Management.
- To carry out duties in accordance with Assignment Instructions issued by Centre Management.
- To comply fully with the Health and Safety Policy of the centre.
- To ensure that the requirements of the Fire Regulations are strictly complied with at all times.
- Ensure compliance with all internal procedures, site processes, and external bodies including enforcement agencies and auditory bodies.
- Ensure that all incidents are attended promptly, reported, and logged in line with Highcross policies.
- Ensure that contractors arriving on site adhere fully to requirements for contractor management and site H&S in line with the company policy and site procedures.
- Ensure that the centre is a safe and pleasant environment.
- To provide regular liaison and timely feedback to the management team on all aspects of service delivery, implementing effective solutions and corrective action to enhance the service.
- Report any event that may be detrimental to the fulfilment of the provision of security on site to the Security Operations Manager / Security Manager.
- Support the Security Manager with any internal / external audits in line with company policies and procedures.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the business.
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Main Duties – Customer Service
- To assist with enquiries from visitors and occupiers, supporting the customer service desk when required.
- To have the customer’s welfare and visiting experience at the forefront of your mind, ensuring that you provide the best customer service at all times.
- Be professional, pleasant, friendly, courteous, and helpful at all times whilst carrying out duties to the highest levels.
- To ensure that occupiers are treated with respect and courtesy and that a professional working relationship is maintained.
- Continuously look for opportunities to be of assistance to visitors to the buildings proactively offering assistance wherever opportunities arise.
- Undertake any training, as and when required.
- Act as a Brand Ambassador for Highcross at all times.
Control Room
- Responsible for the ‘live’ operation of the Control Room by managing the essential functions of:
- Proactively monitor activities in both public and landlord areas as part of public safety duties such as detection of intruders, vehicle protection, and site security.
- Ensure a full and comprehensive understanding of all emergency procedures with the ability to prioritise during emergency situations and support management as required.
- Ensure that all records and documented or recorded evidence is handled professionally and in accordance with data protection requirements.
- Monitoring the flow of traffic in and out of the centres’ car parks.
- Proactively assisting customers within the car park environment.
- Assist with updating Control Room records as and when required.
- Assist in issuing radios and keys to centre personnel and contractor visitor ID/passes, permits, and keys.
- Ensure all control room equipment including life safety systems is operational and any faults are reported in line with Highcross policy.
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Further
- Ensure all security activities are carried out adhering to the requirements of the SIA, both criminal and civil law, and in compliance with Highcross policies and procedures.
- Ensure the control of access to and movement of persons and vehicles within all secure areas of the centre including service areas and car parks.
- Take responsibility for effective radio traffic to maintain professional communications.
Skills, Knowledge And Experience
Essential
- Experience in the provision of security services in a busy environment visited by members of the public.
- Ability to always demonstrate good levels of customer service.
- Ability to work on your own initiative and deal with demanding situations.
- Honest and reliable work ethic.
- Willingness to partake in on-site training for emergency procedures.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Willingness to adopt a flexible approach to work patterns and work weekends/evenings as and when required.
- Willingness to undertake additional training and career development.
- Well presented.
- Accurate record keeping with good attention to detail.
- Good verbal and written skills.
Desirable
- Operational experience within a retailing environment.
- Ability to use the full range of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Basic knowledge of H&S legislation.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence.
- Hold a CCTV Licence.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Working Hours
- 44.33 hours per week, 4 on 2 off, 07:00-16:00 / 12:00-22:00
Salary
- £13.61ph
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Skills
Security Services
Customer Service
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Attention to Detail
CCTV Monitoring
Health and Safety Compliance
Emergency Procedures
Interpersonal Skills
Initiative
Professionalism
Record Keeping
Flexibility
Training
Problem Solving
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