Security Officer – Birmingham

About the Role We are seeking a professional and dependable Security Officer to join our team in Birmingham. In this role, you will ensure the safety and security of our clients, visitors, and staff while maintaining a welcoming and professional front-of-house experience.

Your responsibilities will include monitoring and patrolling premises, managing access control, responding to incidents, and maintaining a visible, reassuring presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Deter unauthorised activity or entry
• Offer advice and assistance to staff, visitors, and contractors
• Protect premises, property, and personnel from theft, damage, and violence
• Patrol the building to prevent fire, flood, theft, and sabotage
• Control entry and exit of staff, visitors, and contractors as instructed
• Provide first aid response as needed
• Issue, log, and securely manage keys and ensure their safe return
• Operate, monitor, and respond to security and safety systems, including:
  • Access control
  • Intruder alarms
  • Fire alarms
• Maintain logs of occurrences, produce incident reports, and escalate incidents promptly
• Direct and guide visitors effectively
• Monitor security equipment performance and perform weekly checks on:
  • Fire exits
  • Intruder alarm systems
• Cover the reception desk when required
• Adhere to site security policies, emergency procedures, and Health & Safety regulations, including responding to:
  • Emergencies (fire, bomb threats)
  • Assisting emergency services if necessary