Security Officer

Job Role: Relief Security Officer

Working Hours: Average 36 hours per week, as per site rota

Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour

Location: RTC Derby - London Road, Derby, DE24 8UP

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services, for an experienced Security Officer to join our established team based at RTC Derby.

You will be responsible for conducting regular patrols, monitoring activity to ensure a safe and secure environment for all visitors and staff. You will respond promptly to incidents, liaise professionally with members of the public, visitors, and site management, and maintain accurate records in line with operational procedures. A strong presence, attention to detail, and commitment to upholding site security standards are essential.

As Security Officer, you will be required to support the site security team by being flexible and reliable, working an average of 36 hours per week, consisting of a mixture of days, nights and weekends. Typical shift times at RTC Derby include 6:00-18:00 and 18:00-6:00.

The successful candidate must have a valid SIA Licence as a minimum.

Duties include:

• Protecting the client’s property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI’s) and site-specific procedures
  
• Preventing losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing offenders of policy and procedures
  
• Preventing and escalating incidents in a timely, accurate and appropriate manner to the Control Room/ Shift Manager/Operations Manager/Emergency Services as appropriate for serious incidents
  
• Operating and monitoring site CCTV equipment
  
• Completing reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities
  
• Maintaining organisation's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements
  
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
  
• Acting as a first line support to customers and visitors to site, providing a professional and friendly service
  
• Understanding the needs of our customer, respond accordingly to customer queries and requests and take appropriate action
  
• Maintaining professional conduct at all times
  

Requirements

• Full 5-year employment checkable history - Essential
  
• Valid frontline SIA licence DS or SG - Essential
  
• Customer service experience and confidence to handle conflict in a correct manner
  
• Flexible to meet the job requirements
  
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  
• Smart appearance and be well-groomed
  
• Reliable and punctual
  
• High level of enthusiasm and passion
  
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment
  
• Be comfortable and confident to complete site patrols
  
• Prior experience or knowledge of gatehouse, alarm response, and CCTV duties
  

Benefits

• Access to a range of nationally recognised courses to help further your career, via the Anchor Academy
  
• Access to SIA and First Aid training at discounted rates, with financial support available
  
• Auto Enrolment Pension (if earnings reach the minimum requirement for auto-enrolment)
  
• Stream - access to pay as you earn it
  
• Cycle to Work Scheme Available
  
• Full uniform provided
  
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
  
• Hospital Saturday Fund
  
• Reward and Recognition awards
  

What’s Next?

If you would like to be considered for this position, APPLY NOW and we will be in touch.

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