Frontline Security Officer

About The Role
To provide high visibility Security Static and Mobile Guarding at the properties/building and surrounding grounds.
You will be responsible for protecting the security and safety of the identified buildings and personnel at a busy client site. You will ensure that assigned tasks are completed professionally and timely and meet relevant legislation.

You will be working Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 19:00, 60 hours per week, on a permanent, full-time basis.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Meet & greet guests, and occupiers to the site, providing a professional and friendly service.

• Providing high visibility Static Guarding or Mobile Guarding of the property/building and grounds.
• Provide a visible deterrent regarding security issues on the property/building and grounds.
• Provide CCTV monitoring of the perimeter of the property/building and surrounding grounds.
• To have Conflict Resolution training / experience.
• To operate and record accurately all details of weighbridge activities. (in the interest of defence and Security, public safety, public order).
• Maintain accurate records and logs of incidents and site visit logs on DOB.
• Ability to write the site Assignment instructions and Risk Assessment.
• Liaising with Police and other public bodies to ensure a coordinated approach and awareness of local issues.
• Dealing with communications from telephone calls and radio users in a professional manner in accordance with operating procedures.
• Exchanging all necessary information to colleagues during shift change.
• Develop and maintain relationships with all the client's departments.

• Maintain accurate site contract administration files.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Be conversant with all statutory compliance processes and procedures.

• Ensure that all OCS policies, procedures, and standards are in place and adhered too.
• Maintain day-to-day contact with the customer's representatives and attend meetings/Toolbox Talks as directed.

Person Specification:

• Security Industry Qualifications - Front line SIA/CCTV Licence for Security Officers.
• A good Level of interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A professional demeanour with sound judgement and integrity.
• All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check (Disclosure) from the Criminal Records Bureau before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of ALL cautions, reprimands, or final warnings as well as convictions, whether "spent" or "unspent". Criminal convictions will only be considered when they are relevant to the post.
• An understanding of a basic Police and other Emergency Services procedures.
• Knowledge of the phonetic alphabet.
• CCTV Monitoring experience an advantage.
• Experience of hand-held radio use.
• Future SIA/CCTV licenses to be funded by the officer.
• First aid certificate an advantage and compulsory from October 2021to be funded by the Officer.
• De-fib certificate an advantage.
• Must be security bias

Benefits:

• 20 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
• Auto enrol pension.
• SSP
• Flexible benefits available (retail discounts, reduced gym memberships etc)
• Cycle scheme
• Opportunity for overtime working on other M&G sites.

About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland, part of the OCS Group, is a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.