Employer: G4S
Location: Edinburgh
Job Reference: G4S/CD/4992
Number of Positions: 2
Closing Date: February 7, 2016
Package Description: Annual Leave, Pension, Life Assurance, Uniform
Role Responsibility:
We currently have a number of opportunities for Branch Security Officers to join our team and be a part of our continued success. As a Branch Security Officer you will be at the very heart of our operation. Your primary responsibility will be all aspects of security at the branch, controlling the entry and exit of vehicles, employees and visitors to and from the branch. You will also need to work within the company procedural guidelines to ensure a high quality of service is consistently maintained with optimum efficiency. Due to the nature of the industry in which we operate, you will need to be confident working to stringent procedures within a highly regulated environment. This will ensure that our service remains superior and that our customers’ requirements are met with optimum efficiency.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Team Work and Collaboration
Monitoring the CCTV systems and escalating security issues and liaising with all other departments and National Control Centre. Raising the alarm in the event of attack.
Operation of switchboard when required.
Carry out any other duties that are deemed reasonable.
Best People
Be aware of health and safety issues and ensure all employees are able to work in a safe manner.
Undertake training activities as required.
Customer Focus
Liaise with other departments, branches, customers and suppliers, as appropriate, to resolve issues and maintain security and service.
Performance
Control the entry and exit of vehicles, employees and visitors to, from and within the branch.
Ensure quality standards (5S) are consistently reviewed and adhered to.
Expertise
Follow well-defined procedures to ensure the security of the buildings.
Integrity
Responsible for branch security, monitoring all areas of the location and escalating issues immediately.
To carry out the opening and closing of the location (if applicable).
To carry out airport style searches.
To be trusted with some access control information.
This role profile will be subject to change in accordance with departmental developments and the job holder’s expertise.
The Ideal Candidate:
Essential
Able to pass a Criminal Record Bureau check either obtained by Disclosure of Scotland or Security Industry Association Licence.
Checkable 10 year employment/unemployment/educational history.
Must be able to communicate with customers and colleagues in English.
Must be able to pass a personal credit and Identity check.
Ability to follow laid down company procedures/instructions.
Ability to work at pace with accuracy to meet deadlines.
Numerate.
Flexible and helpful.
Focused on delivery of customer service.
Willing to undergo an airport style search when entering and leaving our premises
Must be comfortable working within a secure, confined and highly regulated environment.
Willing to undertake shift work
Desirable
Effective communication skills at all levels.
Basic IT competence.
Able to work as part of a team player.
Security conscious.
Ability to be available 24 hours / 7days a week.
Experience of monitoring and controlling security equipment.
We’ll provide all the training and support to help you progress as a key member of a world-class team. And in addition to a culture that believes in promoting from within, we offer up to five weeks’ paid holiday, pension scheme, life assurance, health checks, free uniform and childcare voucher scheme.
If this opportunity is of interest then we want to hear from you. Please click the “Apply Now” button to submit your formal application.
Please note that during probation there is a 50p deduction from the advertised hourly rate
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