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Job Overview

We are seeking applications from experienced Security Officers that will have a good understanding of Covid procedures, systems, paperwork and administration required for the effective provision of security work within our client account. As a Security Officer you will also possess good attentive skills with the ability to communicate effectively and clearly at all levels. The officer must understand that all Assignment instructions issued to them are reasonable in nature and are expected to be completed to a good standard and an achievable time frame. The officer will be conscious of any issues or problems they are encountering and be able to raise this to their leadership chain in a timely manner.

48 hours Reserve. Shift pattern to be confirmed

(12 hour shifts)

Person Specification

Will be a suitably qualified and experienced individual who will work on a shift basis, nights, days and weekends (role specific)

Must possess good communication skills with good standards of verbal and written English, and be responsive to training and instructions.

Be computer literate to a level enabling them to generate/retrieve information using a PC.

Will be able to provide good quality reports either in hand-written and electronic format

Be technically competent to operate security equipment, e.g. CCTV.

Will be first aid qualified.

Will, at all times - in or about (including traveling to or from) any of the client Site(s) conduct themselves in a disciplined, courteous and responsible manner, displaying high standards of professionalism, good conduct and competence.

Will be Security Industry Association front-line licensed in accordance with the terms of the Private Security Industry Act (PSIA) 2001 or alternatively have written authorized dispensation from the SIA if licence is lost, stolen or being renewed. An in-date licence will be worn on display at all times when on duty.

Will demonstrate strong customer-orientated skills, acting as the first impression point for our client to all employees and visitors.

Must maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene. Uniform must be clean, trousers and shirts pressed and shoes must be polished and of the required style. Jackets and ties must always be worn.

Principle Accountabilities

·Monitoring and supervision of the Firm's Sites during the hours specified within the agreed contract specifications.

·Personal compliance to Covid measures and adherence to measures/restrictions for clients.

·Application of Covid-centric ad-hoc taskings.

·Understanding and fully complying with Site Assignment Instructions.

·Understanding and fully complying with the Firm’s Security Policy and S.O.P’s

·Controlling access to entrances and exits

·Protecting the Firm's Sites, the Firm’s Staff, suppliers and visitors from theft, vandalism, violence and damage or other harm.

·Patrolling the Firm's Sites (internally and externally) to prevent fire, flood, theft and damage or other harm. To be conducted without use of personal devices, compliant of Covid measures and wearing the correct PPE where applicable.

·Dealing promptly and professionally with any emergencies, suspicious incidents, events or circumstances.

·Performing front-of-house duties. (standing for up to 2 hours at a time)

·Providing good customer service whilst anticipating the needs of the business and acting accordingly.

·Performing Reception cover duties as required.

·Performing telephone switchboard duties as required.

·Handling mail and courier deliveries and performing portering duties as required.

·Executing the Firm’s procedures for Inland Revenue and DTI inspections.

·Checking and verifying passes.

·Issuing temporary passes to the Firm’s Staff and suppliers as required.

·Issuing visitor and/ or supplier passes as necessary.

·Escorting visitors and/ or suppliers as necessary.

·Liaising with the Firm's Representatives as required.

·Retrieval and recording of KPMG client files from on-site Live File Storage facilities for KPMG staff outside of business hours, (including positive identification and obtaining signatures when releasing documents).

·Monitoring and responding to installed security systems.

·Maintaining a Daily Occurrence Book.

·Producing well written/typed Incident Reports, statements and any other texts/documents as instructed.

·Giving directions and assisting the Firm’s Staff, suppliers and visitors.

·Control of loading bays and deliveries.

·Control of vehicles and parking internally and around the perimeter of client premises.

·Locking and unlocking of the Firm’s Sites as necessary.

·Responding as necessary to computer based building monitoring systems that regulate on-site mechanical and electrical equipment.

·Complying with, and operating in accordance with, the Firm's Health & Safety and Emergency procedures, and responding as necessary and as trained.

·Must be physically capable to complete regular patrols around the building and periods of standing on reception.

·Supervising and administering the Firm’s confidential waste contract.

·Conducting regular out of business hours (07:00 – 19:00 Monday – Friday) physical building fabric inspections of the Firm’s Sites and reporting results.

·Controlling the Firm’s Site and furniture keys and accurately recording issuing and returns

·Responding appropriately to lift alarms and breakdowns.

·Complying with any other reasonable instruction as shall be given by the Firm’s Representatives from time to time.

·Effective in all modern communication methods, in both receiving commands and following them to completion, and passing on any information to colleagues or those in the management structure.

Additional Benefits:

Free company uniform provided

£3.45 lunch/food sundries allowance between the hours of 11:30 to 15:00 Monday to Friday

28 days annual leave per year inc. Bank Holidays

Perks at work scheme

Auto enrolment Pension scheme ?

CSP is available after 3 initial sick days and is accrued as follows: 6-12 months is 1.5 working weeks, 1 - 3 years is 2 weeks, 3 - 5 years is 3 weeks and 5+ years is 4 weeks.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £12.88 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, E14 5GL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a First Aid?
• Do you have a 5 year traceable work history with no unexplained gaps ?
• Do you have CCJ's?

Experience:

• Corporate Security in a Front of house environment: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• SIA Security Guarding, Door Supervisor or CP Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: EI4RJ 48HRKPMG323