Ward Talent Team
Security Officer - London, E1
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Job Opportunity for Security Officer
Do you have Security experience and looking for a new challenge?
We are looking for a reliable, professional, and confident Security Officer to join our team within a corporate-level environment.
This role would suit someone who is comfortable working independently and alone, can take ownership of their responsibilities, and has a proactive and professional approach to security and customer service.
Role: Security Officer
Pay Rate: £14.80
Shift Pattern:
- WK1: Sat & Sun day followed by Mon, Tues, Wed night & 2 off.
- WK2: Sat & Sun day followed Mon, Tues night & 3 off
Location: London, E1 6DM
Role Requirements:
- Door Supervisor and CCTV SIA licence
Benefits Include:
- Financial support for SIA Licensing and renewal
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Company Pension scheme
- Life Assurance benefits
- Employee referral scheme
- Progression, training, and development opportunities
Additional benefits we offer via our ReWard membership:
- Discounted gym membership
- Discounts at major retailers and travel suppliers
- Restaurant and Supermarket vouchers
- Cinema tickets
- Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme
Main Duties:
- Act as a point of contact and information center to staff and visitors
- Always conduct yourself in a professional manner
- Ensure all instructions, both written and verbal, are adhered to
- Guard access points, permitting or refusing entry, restraining trespassers
- Conduct foot patrols within defined areas as an effective deterrent in the protection of the client’s property and assets.
- Investigate and take the appropriate lawfully action as authorized by the corporate policy on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activities, safety and fire incidents
- Complete daily reports, including relevant information, observations, surveillance footage, and signatures
- Excellent communication skills to all levels – verbally, written, phone and by security radios
- Effective operation of all pass systems relevant to an assignment
- Lawful searches of vehicles and persons in accordance with instructions issued.
- Practical working knowledge of all current and applicable firefighting equipment.
- Sound working knowledge of health and safety instructions pertaining to assigned duties.
- The ability to operate basic switchboard equipment effectively
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Must Haves:
- Valid SIA licence
- CCTV Licence
- Proven work experience as a Security Officer (minimum 2 years)
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- High level of self-presentation
- IT literate- Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment
- Quick thinking and problem-solving skills
- A positive attitude to dealing with people and taking on challenges
Who We Are:
Ward Security provides security services solutions to a range of UK businesses. Security services include: CCTV security systems, property management, guard dog security, key holding services, security guard patrol services, response alarm systems, and more. With over 1500+ of our amazing people operating nationally.
We seek the best talent to uphold our vision “We look after our people; our people look after our clients. We aim to retain and attract the very best of both”.
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Why Work For Us?
Apart from joining our friendly team we offer Uniform, SIA Licensing savings scheme, Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice scheme, Pension and Life Assurance benefits.
We strongly believe in growing our own talent, and we provide opportunities through our in-house Training Academy, our Leadership Development Programme, online eLearning, and development programmes for a career path.
To support the wellbeing of our people we have an in-house Mental Health Team, Wellbeing Platform, an inclusive culture recognized in our Diversity Champion & International Inclusion Awards. We uphold our wellbeing as a MIND Workplace Wellbeing Silver Award holder. We offer Reward membership to all employees, which includes retail discounts, cinema tickets, gym membership, 24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme, and many other fantastic benefits.
At Ward Security, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to create an environment that promotes fairness, respect, and collaboration. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals based on their qualifications, skills, and abilities. We embrace the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our team members, recognizing that diversity enriches our organization and contributes to our success.
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