Security Officer

UniTrust Protection Services is currently seeking a Security Officer to join us in Central London. The successful applicant will receive £26,000 per year and work 4 shifts on 4 shifts off.

UniTrust Protection Services (UK) Limited has built an enviable reputation as the premier supplier of tailored security services. We supply our services to a wide selection of clients and provide a comprehensive range of services offering a one stop shop for security solutions to London and the Home Counties areas.

We are currently seeking a Security Officer to work as a member of the security team for the protection of persons and property and thereby the provision of a safe and secure environment.

Security Officer Duties:

– The maintenance of good order in all Unitrust sites including the protection of everyone therein against violent acts, abuse and accident

– The protection of a client’s property against loss, theft, damage (including fire and water) and waste

– The protection of private property belonging to the client, their staff and visitors against loss, theft and damage

– Prevent offences against the law of the land, Unitrust disciplinary codes and policies and ensure all are brought to the attention of the management

– Ensure basic fire precautions are in place and means of escape are clear

– Access Control, patrolling, reception duties and general security duties

Responding to:

– All fire alarms and related emergencies

– Bomb alerts and all other types of related emergencies

– Implement emergency procedures in case of protests or demonstrations

– Respond to lone worker alarm activations

– All other types of incidents (e.g. floods, gas leaks, defective lifts etc.)

– Intruders and other crime-related incidents

– Providing in all cases, assistance in accordance with instructions and training

Other duties:

– Assisting with special visits as required

– Providing reception cover as instructed

– Assisting with mail deliveries when required

– Carrying out in a professional and diligent manner all other duties properly assignable to the position of Security Officer

Qualifications:

– Officers must have the Security Industry basic job training qualification or equivalent experience

– Carry and be capable or using all security equipment necessary to efficiently perform the duties required

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

– Good literacy and communication skills and have excellent verbal and written English

– Possess a good telephone manner

– Be computer literate

– First aid licence would be an advantage

Personal attributes:

– A consistently smart appearance in the uniform provided and required by Unitrust

– Reliability, self-motivation and ability to use own initiative and work without supervision

– The ability, tact and diplomacy to deal with people including the client, the client’s staff and visitors, in all circumstances including emergencies and other times of stress

– Self-confidence and an interest in self-development

– An excellent level of physical fitness to enable the post holder to perform patrol and emergency response duties efficiently and effectively

All of our Security Officers must undergo 2 days on site training.

The nature of the role is such that it is essential that the post holder has and will maintain an excellent record of attendance and timekeeping.

In return we offer the successful applicants £26,000 per year and a 4 shift on 4 shift off pattern.

If you would like to join UniTrust as a Security Officer then please click “Apply” now.