Security Officer Penrith, England
Job description
From initial greeting through to departure our professionally trained security team are here to help. They control access to the Village, assist with emergencies and ensure our guests have an enjoyable stay.
We hope our guests never need them, but knowing we have a Security team on call all year-round provides peace of mind and reassurance.
SECURITY OFFICER | £12.09 per hour
We are looking for a keen, cheerful and efficient Security Officer to work within a small team, responsible for the Security of our village. This role is paramount to our guests as you will represent their first impressions of Center Parcs. Duties will include welcoming guests, visitors and staff to the village on a daily basis, carrying out vehicle, cycle and foot patrols, conducting vehicle checks, escorting staff moving high volume items across the village, responding to emergencies including liaising with the emergency services and writing incident reports.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to remain calm under pressure, with the ability to communicate competently both verbally and in writing. A First Aid qualification is essential and full training will be given if necessary.
HOURS OF WORK
You will be contracted to work 168 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. Shifts will usually be 12 hours long, either 6am to 6pm or 6pm to 6am on a 4 on, 4 off basis.
As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include weekends, public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.
ABOUT YOU
Essential requirements:
- SIA (Security Industry Authority) Door Supervisor Badge (full training will be provided if candidate does not hold this on application)
- A Full UK Manual Driving Licence held for a minimum of 6 months
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Physically capable of carrying out the demands of the role
- First Aid at Work Certificate (full training will be provided)
- Able to perform well under pressure
Desirable requirements:
- Previous experience of working in a Security environment would be an advantage
- Previous customer service experience
- A working knowledge of IT systems
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:
- Management/Colleague Bonus Scheme
- Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
- Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
- Free use of our leisure facilities
- Discounted Center Parcs breaks
- 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
- Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
- An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
- Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications
If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.
Closing date: 25 April 2023 at 12 Noon
Interviews to be held: 02 May 2023
Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
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