Security Specialist

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Job Description:

UPS Security Investigator Specialist

Location: Reading/Abingdon

We currently have a vacancy for a Security Investigator Specialist within the Security Department covering the West Division. This role is Full Time, based in Reading /Abingdon (either location), however flexible in the West Division. It also requires flexibility regarding the working hours to accommodate certain activities of the role. Security is 24/7 within UPS, the applicant must be prepared to work out of hours and may be called upon to respond in the case of an incident. This role could include travel and overnight stays.

What you’ll get:

•Salary dependent on experience

•Company car provided for multi-site visits 

•Employee discount shipping programme

•Employee assistance programme

•Private healthcare

•Bonus referral scheme

•A company pension scheme, holiday pay, discounts at major retailers (e.g. Apple, cinemas) and attractions (e.g. Alton Towers, The London Eye) and many more benefits

•Industry leading training

•As much scope to progress as your potential can handle via our ‘promotion from within policy’

What you’ll do:

• You will work 37.5 hours per week, where flexibility is essential.

• Prevention of Loss to our Customers merchandise by assisting our operations in providing a quality service and ensuring safe transit through our network.

•Auditing the implementation and adherence to Operational and Security processes and procedures within UPS Small Package, Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics facilities.

•Safeguard our Buildings and Facilities, Vehicles and Assets through Risk Assessment, Auditing and implementation of Physical Security Measures.

•Claim Analysis, Investigation and Reporting of Security related incidents and development of corrective action plans.

•Lead and implement Security focused projects.

•Carry out thorough investigations whilst liaising with a variety of departments

  On Rota for weekend ‘On Duty Investigator’

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What you’ll need:

•In depth knowledge of UPS / logistics operations preferable

•Educated to A level qualification is a minimum; educated to a University degree is desirable, but not essential.

•Experience within the Logistics field is preferable

•Excellent working knowledge of computers; essentially Microsoft Word, Excel and E-mail

•A full clean driving licence, current passport and be able to travel to any other country

•Organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

•You must work with the highest level of discretion and integrity and maintain absolute confidentiality

•Previous work in a Security Investigator role is preferable but not essential

•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

UPS is committed to a policy of treating individuals fairly and recruiting, selecting, training, promoting and compensating based on merit, experience and other work-related criteria. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, race, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

A bit about a big business

Founded in 1907 as a messenger company in the United States, UPS has grown into a multi-billion-dollar corporation by clearly focusing on the goal of enabling commerce around the globe. Today, UPS is a global company with one of the most recognized and admired brands in the world. We have become the world's largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services. Every day, we manage the flow of goods, funds and information in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

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