Area Security Officer
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Area Security Officer
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a dedicated Area Security Officer to join our team, covering DWP sites in York and surrounding areas. This full-time role offers a rate of £12.71 per hour and requires flexibility to travel across multiple locations including Bridlington, Castleford, Harrogate, and Selby.
Job Overview
Flexibility to travel, as this role will cover various DWP sites within the region. You will be required to cover sites in York, Bridlington, Castleford, Harrogate and Selby. Full UK driving licence required.
Responsibilities
- Ensure a safe and secure environment for the DWP staff, visitors, and property.
- Patrol the premises regularly to identify potential security threats.
- Respond effectively to emergencies or suspicious situations.
- Liaise with local law enforcement and emergency services as needed.
- Provide a high level of customer service and assist staff and visitors in any security-related matter.
- Conduct routine security checks and submit incident reports as appropriate.
- Adhere to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and DWP security policies, procedures, and regulations.
Security and Health & Safety
- Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site.
- Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment to take the appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage.
- Use common sense and initiative by immediately involving others if a situation appears to become threatening.
- To maintain professional conduct in the face of difficult situations and challenging customers.
- Complete an accurate, detailed notebook entry as soon as possible after any incident, which can then be used as part of the Incident Report process.
- Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and the Client.
- To call emergency services and Communication Centre to report all incidents.
Requirements
- Previous Security Experience
- Licence required DS Licence Preferred
- Full UK driving licence required.
Benefits
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers a market-leading flexible benefits scheme including virtual GP, financial wellbeing assistance, high street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, life cover, save-as-you-earn scheme, and a matching share plan. Employees can also earn recognition through [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Stars with cash prizes up to £10,000.
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Since 1987, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s 80,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools. Join our [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Team. Together our diversity makes us stronger.
How to Apply
Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page. For reasonable adjustments, email Not specified (please refer to the original posting for the correct email address).