Security Officer

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REED is a specialist provider of permanent, contract, temporary and outsourced recruitment solutions.

We are recruiting for an experienced Security Officers to work at a location in the Hutton area of Preston. The role includes carrying out the following duties: conducting patrols and inspections; covering the Gatehouse and Reception; and maintaining security logs.

The knowledge or skills required

The ideal candidate will have following:

• Confident and articulate in communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent time-management skills with flexibility to meet demand.
• Proven IT skills with the ability to operate and learn new systems (e.g. cameras and alarms as well access system and Microsoft applications.
• Proven ability to concentrate in stressful environment over long periods of time
• Proven ability to work well as part of a team as well as working with minimum supervision when required, using initiative to make decisions.
• Proven commitment to continual professional development.
• Ideally have security systems knowledge (e.g. CCTV intruder alarms).
• Ideally hold a valid Frontline Security Guarding SIA licence.

This is a temporary role, working on a part-time basis (2 days per week) likelihood of it becoming an ongoing requirement. There is shift work involved with the role, working nights including weekends. The role pays an initial £12.00 per hour PAYE.

This role subject to strict police vetting and right to work checksas part of the recruitment process.

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