Security Officer

Axis Group Services Limited ,
Hetton-le-Hole, Tyne and Wear

Overview

Job Description

Introduction: Established in 1994, Axis Security has grown to become one of the UK's leading security companies. Axis Security offers a wide range of professional security services which include manned guarding, reception services, mobile patrols, key holding, remote monitoring, and security systems. Axis Security has been named Security Guarding Company of the Year at the 2018 Security Excellence Awards (SEA) years. Axis Security also won the award for ACS Champion of the year in 2017 for its commitment to raising standards and creating a safer environment. We are an 'Equal Opportunities' employer. Job Title and Location: Security Officer - Eppleton Quarry, DH4 Role Purpose: To protect our client's premises from criminal activity and to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all those within by protecting them from verbal and physical abuse. Role Requirements: We seek to fill this post at the earliest opportunity 8.21 per hour 30+ Hours Full UK License To provide a high visual security Present. Answer call through to the control room Lock and unlock Buildings Attended Alarm call outs Monitor CCTV Patrol the estate To protect staff, customers and property from verbal and physical abuse. To help provide a safe and secure environment. Must be smart, reliable and flexible. Hours of work 1700 - 0600, 1900 -0700 and 0700 to 1900 working as part of a time and be able to work by them selfs Our Security Officers are required to comply with the 'Assignment Instructions' to provide a safe and secure environment. They must show a high visibility security presence, but also have a warm friendly welcoming manner to all who attend the site. They will be expected to undertake a collection of security duties, including control access and egress of contractors and visitors. Carry out night patrols and report potentially dangerous plant readings. Induct new visitors to site with health and safety induction. Welcome and host visitors to site liaising with reception and site staff. Uniform and relevant training will be provided. To be suitable for this role you must meet all of the following criteria: - Be smart and well presented at all times - Have an SIA SG/DS/CP licence and SIA CCTV licence. - Be polite, helpful and diligent, with a 'can do' ethos - Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - Be able to provide the highest standard in customer service - Have previous experience in the security industry - Be flexible and reliable to meet the role requirements - Have a calm personality capable of controlling difficult situations - Be able to work without supervision and also as a member of a team - Have a full five year checkable work history and required documentation to be vetted