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**Casual Security Officer**

Location: **BN1 2GR, Brighton**

Salary: **12 to 12 per hour**

Open from: **Thu 22nd, Jul 2021 until Tue 31st, Aug 2021**

Status: **Open**

Job Description

To provide security services at various sites across a defined geographical area as required. Protecting the customers employees, property and other assets in line with the relevant Assignment Instructions and site-specific customer requirements. Delivering the highest levels of customer service which consistently demonstrate Securitas core values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness.

Hi, were Securitas, we guard and protect things, right now somewhere around the world someones most important assets are being monitored and protected by our Security Teams. From maintaining a safe environment for fans at Wembley Stadium or monitoring CCTV for savers cash at a global Bank, through to guarding the real estate and construction workforce for one of the UKs largest Rail infrastructure projects, our Security Officers play an integral role in making people feel safe.

We now have a new vacancy for Casual Security Officers in Brighton.

**Contract & Location:** 0 hrs contract Casual Security Officer. Pay rate 12 paid hourly.

**Reporting to Duty Manager**

**How you will make an impact as a Protective Services Officer:**

**Protection of Property and Premises**

* Prevent and deter unauthorised access to the site. Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV as appropriate.

* Conduct external and internal security patrols as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.

* Provide traffic control and apply parking restrictions as required. Carry out routine tests of security equipment where appropriate.

* Manage keys and perform locking and unlocking duties as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.

* Ensure any equipment provided by the customer and Securitas is managed in accordance with procedures detailed in the Assignment Instructions.

* Maintain all logbooks and records as detailed in the Assignment Instructions.

* Issue visitor/contractor passes in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.

* Deal with lost property in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.

**Health and Safety**

* To provide support, guidance and information to all staff, visitors and contractors whilst ensuring the safeguarding of the premises.

* Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times. Record and report all faults, health and safety hazards and unsafe working practices to the supervisor/manager. Report and record all accidents in accordance with the Assignment Instructions.

* Ensure all walkways and emergency escape routes are always kept clear.

* Report any usage of First Aid equipment and shortfalls in the contents of First Aid boxes.

* Notify the Securitas Operations Centre (SOC) in the event of any emergencies and follow the instructions given.

* Investigate the cause of all fire alarm activations.

**Prevent Loss and Waste**

* Report instances of property at risk of being lost, stolen, damaged and/or vandalised.

* During patrols, switch off unnecessary lights and close windows.

**Prevent and Deter Crime**

* Operate radios, pagers, clocking equipment and any other physical security equipment used on site.

* Operate customers stop and search policies when required.

* Carry out initial investigations and report both verbally and in writing on incidents, suspicious activities, objects and vehicles.

**Customer Service**

* Display an outstanding level of customer service.

* Take responsibility for problems that staff and visitors may have.

* Display the highest standard of personal presentation and smartness of uniform to maintain the image of Securitas and the customer.

**Required Skills**

**What you will bring to be a Protective Services Officer:**

**Minimum required****:**

* To be available to respond positively when asked to cover shifts, which will sometimes be at short notice.

* Must hold a valid SIA Licence.

* Must have the right to work in the UK.

* Must be over 18.

* Have a five-year checkable employment history or be able to produce documentary evidence of any period of unemployment, self-employment or full and part-time education during that period.

* No current criminal convictions.

* The full UK driving licence and own transport is highly desirable.

* The ability to embody and uphold the Securitas core values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness.

* Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.

* Be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

* Be punctual and reliable.

* Be willing and able to work shifts covering days, nights and weekends.

* Be sensitive towards and show an understanding of the requirements of people with disabilities or special needs.

**Additional:**

* Prior experience as a Security Officer in the Security industry is desirable.

* A First Aid qualification would be advantageous.

**About The Company**

If you want to know more about why Securitas is the worlds security group and our continuing work in the diversity & inclusion space, simply visit: www.securitas.com