Wilson James have been raising standards in security, construction logistics, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across over 300 client sites all over the UK, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and top-tier customer service. As a leading managed service provider, we prioritise safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Joining Wilson James offers the excitement of working with diverse, vibrant clients, making for a dynamic and engaging workplace.   

We are looking for a Security Officer to join us at our client site in London. The site is an international business school, which has students from across the world. As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining the security requirements of the client whilst maintaining a good corporate image and high standards of professionalism through adherence to directions from the security management team.

What do you get from us: 

• Shift Pattern – 4 on, 4 off, days & nights, 07:00 to 19:00 &19:00 to 07:00
  Pay: £13.85 per hour  
• 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 
   

A typical day in the life as a Security Officer:  

• Display an outstanding level of customer focus and understand the reasons for it.
• Enforce access and egress procedures stated in Assignment Instructions in a polite but assertive manner.
• Report instances of property at risk of being lost, stolen, damaged and vandalised.
• Carry out routine tests of security equipment as directed by Reliance Supervisory staff.
• Perform locking and unlocking duties. Ensure keys are handled in accordance with procedures laid down in the Assignment Instructions.
• Respond to requests for assistance.
• Raise the profile of security ensuring that customers are well informed at all times of procedures and processes.
• To undertake any other tasks as identified by the Security Operations Manager and Head of Risk and Security or Client is for the good and benefit of the service to the customer.
• Carry out external and internal fire and security patrols as per Assignment Instructions or management/client request.
• Operate radios, pagers, clocking equipment and any other physical security equipment used on site.
• Provide traffic control and apply parking restrictions when required.

What are we looking for?
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping others and keeping those around you both safe and secure.   

• DS SIA Licence 
• Deliver excellent customer service with basic IT skills
• Demonstrate reliability including the ability to deliver high standards of both punctuality and attendance 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.

Apply today and secure your future with Wilson James! 

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 

Internal Applicants
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