Night Security Officer

Permanent
Location: South West London
Hours: 4 on, 4 off – 19.00pm-07.00am
Pay: £13.85 per hour

Join Our Team as a Night Security Officer!

Are you a vigilant and dedicated professional looking for a rewarding career in security? We are seeking a reliable and proactive Security Officer to help maintain a safe and secure environment for our staff, visitors, and assets. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring premises, conducting patrols, responding to incidents, and ensuring that security protocols are upheld at all times. If you have strong observational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to handle situations calmly and professionally, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role:

As a Night Security Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Actively and effectively operate and monitor the control room systems ensuring all duties are carried out in accordance with WJ and client procedures and policies.
• To monitor Galleries on a day to day basis, Fire and Security systems checks, ensuring that all systems are operable, complete regular system tests, panic alarm tests and lift checks and report all faults in timely manner.
• Ensuring that all work is undertaken in compliance within the operating procedures, legislation and codes of practice for the prevention of crime. As directed by the Supervisor
• To operate radio, telephone and other communication systems in a prompt helpful and professional manner.
• Support the tactical strategies employed by the Science museum
• To carry out routine tests of Fire, Safety and Security equipment including CCTV systems as directed by the Control Room Supervisor and maintain accurate records of these tests.
• Dispatch officers and visitor services as required as initial first aid response.
• Complete Incident reports / statements as required and to maintain record of events during an incident.
• Why Join Us?

• Annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks
• Lifestyle Benefits – Mortgage and financial advice, vouchers for various shopping outlets and food stores, employee referral scheme. 
• Learning & Development – we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses.  
• Health and Wellbeing – Life assurance scheme, access to mental health support specialists
• Access to an Online GP for you and your dependents. 
• Financial support 
• Discounts on hundreds of retail sites
• Progression opportunities – many of our team go on to senior and site management roles
• A welcoming, respectful team culture
• Uniform and full induction provided
• Cycle to Work scheme

What we are looking for:

• Deliver excellent customer service
• Basic IT Skills
• The ability to think and act quickly in emergencies or under pressure
• Demonstrate the ability to use CCTV in a proactive way.
• Have an ability to deliver succinct and clear verbal and written reports where necessary
• Maintain a high standard of personal presentation
• Demonstrate reliability including the ability to deliver high standards of both punctuality and attendance in order to ensure team effectiveness and availability
• Able to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team.
• Able to deal calmly and confidently with all demands from the public.
• An understanding of the principles of equality and diversity in relation to visitors' needs

Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability 

Please be aware that, on occasion, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications

Internal Applicants
At Wilson James, we support career growth and offer internal mobility to help employees explore new roles and advance within the company. Committed to promoting from within, we provide clear career pathways and continuous skill development. Unlock your potential by applying for exciting internal opportunities and new challenges.