Area Relief Court Security Officer

JOB INTRODUCTION We now have an exciting opportunity for a Area Relief Court Security Officer to join the G4S Facilities Management (UK) team on the Ministry of Justice contract in the Carlisle, Workington, Lancaster, Kendal and surrounding areas ROLE RESPONSIBILITY Presenting at all times a smart,alert,visible and commanding security presence Conducting shift handover procedures at the start and end of each shift Writing complete and accurate handover and incident reports and taking appropriate action as required on all reports passed to you. Completing searches using hand wand, metal detection arches and x-ray equipment to prevent entry of restricted items Confiscation/seizure of restricted items Working as part of a team to provide conflict resolution assistance where there is potential for conflict Reporting any security events and dealing with emergency situations, including initial alerts and evacuations in accordance with site procedures Greeting, assisting and directing members of the public visiting the premises THE IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 5 year checkable work history Excellent communication including both written and verbal Full UK Driving Licence and reliable own transport Valid Frontline SIA Licence or Current certificate of completion SIA Frontline training - NOT ESSENTIAL AS TRAINING CAN BE PROVIDED FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES Priority will be given to those applicants who hold a valid frontline SIA Licence SKILLS Reliable, conscientious with an eye for detail Enthusiastic and flexible approach Capable of working independently and as part of a team We act with INTEGRITY AND RESPECT We are passionate about SAFETY, SECURITY AND SERVICE EXCELLENCE We achieve this through INNOVATION AND TEAMWORK ABOUT THE COMPANY G4S is the world's leading global, integrated security company specialising in the delivery of security and related services to customers across six continents. We specialise in outsourced business processes and facilities in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. We operate in over 90 countries. We have a truly global business with large established market positions in developed markets and outstanding positions in fast growing emerging markets. G4S has a unique global footprint, employing more than 570,000 people world-wide, and are the largest security solutions provider in the world.