Security Officer

• To work as a Core Security Supervisor, providing a high level of customer service at our client site
• Act as the first point of contact for all staff and visitors entering the Woodside Leisure Park
• Liaise with the client and stakeholders where required/requested
• Working alongside the other service lines on site
• Ensuring the protection of persons and property and thereby the provision of a safe and secure environment
• The maintenance of good order on site, including the protection of everyone therein against violent acts, abuse and accident
• The protection of the client’s property against loss, theft, damage (including fire and water) and waste
• The protection of private property belonging to the client, their staff and visitors against loss, theft and damage
• Prevent offences against the law of the land, UniTrust disciplinary codes and policies and ensure all are brought to the attention of the management team
• Ensure basic fire precautions are in place and means of escape are clear (this relates to all final exits from each unit)
• Undertake external patrols and inspections in accordance with Assignment Instruction/SOP’s
• Utilising the patrolling and reporting system where applicable
• Working in a leisure park environment, with heavy vehicle and person movement
• Working with each unit tenants to ensure relevant security procedures are observed
• Escalating any security and maintenance related issues to the SDM/FM (Service Delivery/Facilities Manager) and Unitrust Contract Manager by way of a detailed and accurate email/incident report
• As a part of the SDM’s/FM’s Response Team, provide assistance with emergency procedures in accordance with instructions and training
• Management of Contractors for the client and tenants
• Completing permit to work forms as required
• Carry our escort duties for Contractors and some deliveries as required (if applicable)
• Ensuring that no unauthorised persons are permitted in prohibited areas
• Maintaining accurate records
• Manage ad-hoc projects/tasks
• Monitoring and responding to incidents
• Key Control and management of daily issues
• General security gate house duties

• Officers must have the Security Industry Training Organisation basic qualification or equivalent experience
• First aid qualification is desired, but not essential, as training can be provided by company
• Officers must undergo a minimum of 3 days on site training (x2 day and x1 night for familiarisation)
• Excellent literacy and communication skills, together with excellent verbal and written English
• Possess a good telephone manner
• Be computer literate, E-mail, Word and Excel
• Carry and be capable or using all security equipment necessary to efficiently perform the duties required of a professional security officer
• A consistently smart appearance in the uniform provided and required by UniTrust and its clients
• Reliability, energetic, self-motivation and ability to use own initiative and work without supervision
• Be able to cope with multiple tasks in a calm professional manner
• Excellent timekeeping at all times
• The ability, tact and diplomacy to deal with people at all levels including the client, the client’s tenants and visitors in all circumstances including emergencies and other times of stress
• Self-confidence and an interest in self-development
• An excellent level of physical fitness to enable the post holder to perform patrol and emergency response duties efficiently and effectively
• The nature of the role is such that it is critical that the post holder has and will maintain an excellent record of attendance and timekeeping

First aid qualification

• Virtual GP
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Life Assurance
• Personal Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Recognition Awards
• Comprehensive Training
• Discount Platform
• Wellbeing Platform
• Living Wage Foundation Service Provider