Security Officer

Savills Plc; Leicester; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management firm is seeking security personnel in Leicester to assist with maintaining a safe shopping environment. Responsibilities include conducting patrols, monitoring CCTV, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates must hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence and demonstrate excellent customer service skills. The position offers 44.33 hours per week with a pay rate of £13.07 per hour, alongside opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in security services in busy environments.
• Ability to demonstrate good levels of customer service.
• Willingness to participate in on-site training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the smooth running of the shopping centre.
• Undertake regular patrols as instructed.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Policy.

Skills

Customer service skills

Honest and reliable work ethic

Ability to work on own initiative

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence

Public Space Surveillance Licence

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Purpose of the Role

To assist with the smooth running of the shopping centre and to assist with all emergency situations when they occur. This includes providing visible security cover to the Centre, handling enquiries and customer concerns, monitoring CCTV (by suitably trained and licensed staff) and controlling contractors and deliveries to the Centre.

Key Responsibilities

• To work the hours and shifts in accordance with conditions of employment.
• To undertake regular patrols of the Centre as instructed by the Centre Manager.
• To carry out duties in accordance with instructions issued by Centre Manager.
• To comply fully with the Health & Safety Policy for the centre.
• To comply with the individual responsibilities to ensure that the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order are complied with, in line with company policy and site procedures.
• To ensure that the Rules & Regulations of the Centre are always complied with.
• Ensure that all incidents are recorded in Incident Log.
• Ensure that contractors arriving on site adhere fully to requirements for contractor management and site H&S in line with the company policy and site procedures.
• Ensure that the centre is a safe and pleasant environment.
• To assist with enquiries from the public if so required.
• To be aware of and abide by all rules, terms and conditions of the company.
• To comply with the Security Industry Act 2001, officers must hold a valid SIA Door supervisor Licence and where necessary a Public Space Surveillance Licence.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience in the provision of security services in a busy environment visited by members of the public.
• To comply with the Security Industry Act 2001, officers must hold a valid SIA Door supervisor Licence and where necessary a Public Space Surveillance Licence.
• Ability to always demonstrate good levels of customer service.
• Ability to work on own initiative and deal with demanding situations.
• Honest and reliable work ethic.
• Willingness to partake in on‑site training for emergency procedures.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to adopt a flexible approach to work patterns and work weekends/evenings as and when required.
• Willingness to undertake additional training and career development.
• Well presented.
• Accurate record keeping with good attention to detail.

Desirable

• Operational experience within a retailing environment.
• Ability to use full range of Microsoft applications inc. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of H&S legislation.

Working Hours - 44.33 hours per week, 4 on 2 off, 07:00-16:00, 12:00-22:00

Salary - £13.07ph / £30,108.52pa

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