About the RoleWould you like to help us make the world a safer place, people protecting people?

Hi, we're Securitas, we guard and protect things, right now somewhere around the world someone's most important assets are being monitored and protected by our Security Teams. From maintaining a safe environment for fans at Wembley Stadium or monitoring CCTV for savers cash at a global Bank, through to guarding the real estate and construction workforce for one of the UK's largest Rail infrastructure projects, our Security Officers play an integral role in making people feel safe.

Job OpportunityHow you will make an impact as a Security Officer:

Reporting to the onsite Supervisor, the Relief Security Officer will be based on a large site for an international defence, aerospace and security company. You will play a vital security role in protecting critical information for air, maritime, land and cyber domains.You will be required to securely guard the property, company assets, visiting customers and employees of our client in Frimley/Guilford/New MaldenYou will also be required to carry out patrols across a large facility, walking perimeters both internally and externally.You will be required to man a static guardhouse and sign in company visitors.You will always remain alert and vigilant to detect and deter any suspicious or threatening activity.As a Security Officer, you will retain full control of any threatening behaviour until the arrival of the Police or other external agency.Ensure health and safety procedures are always followed recording and reporting all faults, health and safety hazards.You will operate radios other physical security equipment used on site.Carry out initial investigations and report both verbally and in writing on incidents, suspicious activities, objects and vehicles.

Essential SkillsWhat you will bring to be a Security Officer:

Previous experience gained in a Corporate Security environment would be desirableYou will hold a current SIA Front Door License or be willing to complete the necessary training to acquire professional accreditation.Applicants will possess excellent customer service skillsApplicants will have good communication skills, able to articulate with authorityYou must be able to remain calm and maintain a high level of professionalism at all times You will have a resilient approach to your guarding dutiesYou will be vigilant and alert, able to use caution and apply an inquisitive mindset to your duties. All applicants must hold a clear 5-year checkable employment historyDue to the nature of our client's industry sector applicants must meet strict UK right to work criteria. A basic level of PC literacy is required, able to use email and operate a two-way radioYou will be required to work alternating 12-hour shift 42 hour contract. Core officer working in our sites at Frimley/Guilford/New Malden