Security Officer

OCS Group Limited

Security Officer

£24523

OCS Group Limited, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 22 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d1296e1045c54fd4b467c6c0f97e6a3c

Full Job Description

You will be working on a 5-day-on-3-day-off shift pattern, 06:00 to 21:00, 35.5 hours per week, on a permanent, full-time basis. Responsibilities

  • Start shift promptly at time designated, in full uniform.

  • Appearance to be clean, smart, and tidy at all times.

  • Responsible for active communication of "changeover" of shift to on shift supervisor.This to include handover of shift keys, PDA, confirmation of staff on shift, contractors on site, run-though of incident occurrences from previous shift, confirmation of any insecure doors, any matters pertaining to the smooth effective running of the shift.

  • Responsible for the awareness of Health and Safety.Procedures carried out must be in line with the Health and Safety Policy - set procedures are indicated in the Assignment Instructions.

  • Responsible for full comprehensive understanding of fire alarm procedures.

  • Responsible for acting as an evacuation marshal in the event of a major incident.

  • In relation to a major incident must be fully conversant with the location of all plant rooms, service corridors and lifts, both by location and by name.

  • Assisting tenants on request on the event of an incident - this may be in person or by camera or both.

  • Assisting Police presence on site either in person, by camera or by statement.

  • Awareness of responsibilities and powers as a member of the security team and when to hand over to Police instruction.

  • Responsible for diffusing incidents and situations in the malls

  • Responsible for providing first aid if necessary. (This only to apply to certificated first aiders.)

  • Security Guards not trained in first aid must be made aware of manned first aider on shift.

  • Control room duty.This to include answering telephone enquiries, monitoring cameras (CCTV SIA Licence holders only), radio communication, contractor permits, logbooks and Building Management Systems

  • On-Call duties to be carried out, scheduled via a Rota system and shared equally between those trained.

  • Knowledge of in-house radio usage plus call signs.

  • Responsible for ascertaining all daily requirements and site needs by observing the on-site information handover procedures.

  • Use patrol monitor (diester) system to assist with accident and incident control and prevention.

  • When working night shifts, responsible on night shift to maintain check calls as required.

  • At all times to follow through any managerial instructions

  • To ensure all work is carried out in a safe, proper, and thorough manner considering Health and safety legislation, Incentive FM policies and procedures, risk assessments and method statements.

  • Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client and staff information.

  • Report anything in need of repair or replacement to the appropriate person and be comfortable to escalate any issues to obtain an understanding of repairs timeframes.

  • Keep your working area and space clean and tidy at all times and your tools and equipment safely stored.

  • Be familiar with the required care standards regulations governing your job.

  • Maintain polite and good communication with your colleagues, tenants, and shoppers at all times.

  • Be prepared to receive and undertake further training as required.

  • At all times to follow through any managerial instructions.

    SIA licence (CCTV & Security Guarding where applicable)

  • Experience of working and building partnerships with clients.

  • IOSH trained desirable.

  • Articulate and has the ability to communicate effectively with the clients and the IFM teams.

  • Organised individual who can demonstrate a record of planning and managing workflows.

  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of high-quality service delivery and their impact on this.

  • The ability to be agile and flexible to meet the needs and demands of the role.

  • Excellent time management organisation and focus on ability to prioritise and multitask with clear ability to focus on detail.


  • Personal Attributes:

    Self-motivation: with the desire to achieve above and beyond expectations, this should come from passion and pride to become better, to motivate and influence the people around them.

    Standards: the ability to hold themselves and the team / people around them to a world class standard

    Optimism & Positivity: face challenges with energy and positivity

    Accountability: accept responsibility for the outcomes expected of them, both good and developmental

    Engaged: able to focus their attention on the task at hand without being distracted

    Integrity: Have strong moral values, sincerity, and honesty to allow others to clearly identify with them

    Respectful: Enticing a deep sense of admiration and loyalty in the team / people around them

    Loyalty: demonstrate firm, constant support to the team / people around them

    Emotional intelligence & control: The ability to understand and manage their own emotions, and those of the team / people around them. The ability to stay calm, assess themselves and adjust.

    Empowerment: entrusting others to make good decisions, giving them the tools and processes to make those choices effective and productive.