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Longleat is a venue like no other and we are looking for two security officers with a focus on exceptional people skills to join our security team. The Longleat security team provides a safe and secure environment for The Thynn Family, our staff, guests, and House collection 24 hours a day, with an emphasis on providing a warm welcome to guests whilst helping to deter crime and de-escalate confrontational situations.
Job Responsibility:
To liaise with colleagues at all levels on security issues across the Estate
To maintain a friendly and supportive approach to solving issues
To ensure security issues are dealt with calmly and efficiently with minimal disruption to the on-going business and our customers
To actively support our colleagues and customers in the event of lost persons and lost property
To provide rapid support for both colleagues and customers when requested
To communicate clearly, courteously and effectively with all radio users
To positively support the company’s growing cooperate identity, to liaise with other departments in delivering functions and events and to provide out of hours security for these as directed by your line Manage
To meet and exceed the Company’s customer service charter
To provide initial security advice and guidance to other teams when requested
To openly respond to customers’ non-security needs when approached, providing a friendly and helpful attitude
To communicate clearly, courteously and effectively with all customers, resolving all concerns and questions satisfactorily and when required, discreetly
Monitoring and operating CCTV cameras and associated equipment, alarms, road barriers and entry systems in compliance with legislation while ensuring their use in a safe, responsible and professional manner
Maintaining logs of all visitors, incidents and any other required records
Overseeing contractor movement throughout the estate
Undertaking patrols to minimalize potential security threats
Carry out pre-defined routines, taking personal ownership of issues whilst acting within strict guidelines for responses and behaviours
Responding to alarm situations around the Estate in a timely manner
Highlighting and advising other departments on potential security risks
Requirements:
Proven customer service experience
The ability to adapt your approach to every scenario
The ability to prove your right to work in the UK
A full valid UK, clean, driving licence
What we offer:
21 shifts holiday inclusive of bank holidays, rising to 23 shifts at 5 years’ service
Unlimited free entry to Longleat for our employees
Complimentary tickets to Longleat and Cheddar Gorge and Caves, 18 per annum pro rata
50% off Membership for Friends and Family
Discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise