Mobile Security Officer
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Reading
- Salary
- 9.52 - 10.52 GBP Hourly + Plus Benefits
- Posted
- 20 Jul 2022
- Closes
- 17 Aug 2022
- Sectors
- Facilities Management
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are recruiting for several Mobile Security Officers to provide a security and safety service to Her Majesty s Courts & Tribunal Services buildings, employees, legal professionals, and visitors.
The roles are mobile covering buildings in Reading. You don t need to drive, but you will need to make sure that you can get yourself to all those different locations, as you will be regularly covering shifts, but any travel expenses can be paid back to you within the month.
You will be working Monday - Friday, with ad hoc evening/ weekend hours available, 40 hours per week. You will be paid monthly, on or around the 10th of every month.
So, what does a typical day as a Mobile Security Officer look like? This is not your average Security job and every day within the Courts brings something new. Some of your day will involve physical searching and the use of a hand-held metal detector.
The majority of your day will consist of monitoring and securing the building, as well as, interacting and building rapport with all Court users, in a unique, friendly environment. Don t just take our word for it, apply now to start your new journey with OCS!
Your main responsibilities will include
Control of access doors and gates to make sure that only authorised people and vehicles are permitted access
Working with a team, conducting a physical search of all court users, as well as entry searches of all persons entering buildings via public entrances
Prevention of and dealing with security incidents
Making sure the correct and agreed evacuation procedures are followed
Carry out instructions from members of the Judiciary to attend court and in some circumstances remove individuals from the Court or Court Room
Respond rapidly to personal attack alarms throughout the building
Testing of alarm systems, and accurately recording the data
Carrying out regular patrols of the building and its environment as required
Issue and collection of visitors and contractors passes and escort of visitors and contractors
Monitoring CCTV equipment
Supervision of contractors and cleaners etc. in secure areas
Opening up and closing down the building, ensuring the alarm system is set
To succeed in this role you will need the following:
Strong customer service skills
SIA licence - essential
A clean DBS History (Drink Driving excluded)
What will you get in return?
22 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
Entitled to company sick pay
A pension scheme- to save for the future - eligibility rules apply
Access to high street discounts
Access to low interest loans
Recognition scheme OCS Stars - monetary rewards given to top performers
Training and Development- apprenticeships, e-learning, English as a Second Language and our award nominated Impact Programme
Long Service Awards
Cycle to work scheme- discounted bicycles
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- 24-7 Wellbeing Support
Why join OCS Group Ltd?
OCS prides itself as a company with strong family values and we are passionate about hiring people who demonstrate the same.
We take CARE of you; We act SAFELY and responsibly; We are TRUSTWORTHY; We work as EXPERTS. If you share these Values, we want you to be part of our team.
OCS have a well-respected brand and our colleagues are empowered to be the best version of themselves. We offer job stability and are committed to developing our colleagues by offering more than just a job. We are a financially stable business who continues to be privately owned since its inception in 1900.
We reward those who demonstrate our values and since the launch of our OCS Star recognition scheme we have rewarded nearly 1,500 colleagues with monetary vouchers, certificates, and public recognition within the business.
We invest and support the growth of our people and are currently sponsoring over 310 colleagues who are enrolled in a variety of apprenticeship programmes, ranging from Level 3 qualifications in customer service to degree programmes in Leadership. If you want to develop you career, OCS is a great choice.
OCS offers the family feel of smaller organisations although large enough to offer so many opportunities. We recognise your efforts and contribution and show our appreciation through a variety of reward schemes which in turn results in our colleagues staying with OCS. Our business is the family you can choose, and our people stay for the friendships, opportunities, and career fulfilment we offer
The roles are mobile covering buildings in Reading. You don t need to drive, but you will need to make sure that you can get yourself to all those different locations, as you will be regularly covering shifts, but any travel expenses can be paid back to you within the month.
You will be working Monday - Friday, with ad hoc evening/ weekend hours available, 40 hours per week. You will be paid monthly, on or around the 10th of every month.
So, what does a typical day as a Mobile Security Officer look like? This is not your average Security job and every day within the Courts brings something new. Some of your day will involve physical searching and the use of a hand-held metal detector.
The majority of your day will consist of monitoring and securing the building, as well as, interacting and building rapport with all Court users, in a unique, friendly environment. Don t just take our word for it, apply now to start your new journey with OCS!
Your main responsibilities will include
Control of access doors and gates to make sure that only authorised people and vehicles are permitted access
Working with a team, conducting a physical search of all court users, as well as entry searches of all persons entering buildings via public entrances
Prevention of and dealing with security incidents
Making sure the correct and agreed evacuation procedures are followed
Carry out instructions from members of the Judiciary to attend court and in some circumstances remove individuals from the Court or Court Room
Respond rapidly to personal attack alarms throughout the building
Testing of alarm systems, and accurately recording the data
Carrying out regular patrols of the building and its environment as required
Issue and collection of visitors and contractors passes and escort of visitors and contractors
Monitoring CCTV equipment
Supervision of contractors and cleaners etc. in secure areas
Opening up and closing down the building, ensuring the alarm system is set
To succeed in this role you will need the following:
Strong customer service skills
SIA licence - essential
A clean DBS History (Drink Driving excluded)
What will you get in return?
22 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
Entitled to company sick pay
A pension scheme- to save for the future - eligibility rules apply
Access to high street discounts
Access to low interest loans
Recognition scheme OCS Stars - monetary rewards given to top performers
Training and Development- apprenticeships, e-learning, English as a Second Language and our award nominated Impact Programme
Long Service Awards
Cycle to work scheme- discounted bicycles
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- 24-7 Wellbeing Support
Why join OCS Group Ltd?
OCS prides itself as a company with strong family values and we are passionate about hiring people who demonstrate the same.
We take CARE of you; We act SAFELY and responsibly; We are TRUSTWORTHY; We work as EXPERTS. If you share these Values, we want you to be part of our team.
OCS have a well-respected brand and our colleagues are empowered to be the best version of themselves. We offer job stability and are committed to developing our colleagues by offering more than just a job. We are a financially stable business who continues to be privately owned since its inception in 1900.
We reward those who demonstrate our values and since the launch of our OCS Star recognition scheme we have rewarded nearly 1,500 colleagues with monetary vouchers, certificates, and public recognition within the business.
We invest and support the growth of our people and are currently sponsoring over 310 colleagues who are enrolled in a variety of apprenticeship programmes, ranging from Level 3 qualifications in customer service to degree programmes in Leadership. If you want to develop you career, OCS is a great choice.
OCS offers the family feel of smaller organisations although large enough to offer so many opportunities. We recognise your efforts and contribution and show our appreciation through a variety of reward schemes which in turn results in our colleagues staying with OCS. Our business is the family you can choose, and our people stay for the friendships, opportunities, and career fulfilment we offer