Security Officer(S)

PURPOSE:
The Security Officer is responsible for ensuring all aspects of security within a private residence in central London. The successful candidate will be proactive, vigilant and capable of following instructions to the smallest detail.

Excellent communication skills, the highest level of professionalism, discretion and client-care is an absolute essential for his role.

Applications from suitably qualified ex-military personnel (Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Marines) will be especially relevant for this position.
Main Responsibilities:
*Access Control, interfacing with visitors and the reception of guests and residents.
*Monitor and maintain CCTV and other security systems.
*Patrolling of premises and surroundings and to interact with colleagues and agencies.
*Work closely with facilities manager and report all maintenance issues.
*Carry out security checks and searches on employees/contractors entering and leaving.
*Undertake risk assessments routinely and on an ad-hoc basis as directed or otherwise necessary.
*Undertake ad hoc tasks as directed by the team leader.

Person Specification:
*Flexibility to work a shift rota covering 24/7 throughout the year (including Bank holidays, weekends, evenings and night shifts – consists of 12 hour shifts 5 & 2).
*Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and inspire confidence at all levels.
*Good team worker and able to work on own initiative within a team environment.
*Good literacy and communication skills and have excellent verbal and written English.
*The successful candidate will need to be physically fit as this is a demanding role.
*Highly motived with a ‘can do’ attitude and desire to exceed expectations.

Interested applicants to complete and return by email a simple application form to which CVs must be pasted.