Security Officer - Average 42 hours per week - Days & Nights
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.50 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 14.5 - 14.5 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 September 2025 |
| Location: | Central London, EC2Y 5AU |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AUG20258715 |
Summary
The Security Officer is responsible for the security, safety and welfare of occupiers, visitors and assets for one of our beautiful corporate destinations in the City of London, closest stations are Moorgate, Bank, Liverpool Street, St Pauls and Cannon Street, The Security Officer will protect these by maintaining a vigilant, pro-active security presence to minimise security risks to people and property. The Security Officer will need to be able to spend reasonable periods of the time during a 12-hour shift both on patrol and standing on post. Information: Position:?Corporate Security Officer?Location:?Central London?(EC2Y)Pay Rate:?£12.76 per hourHours:?Average 42 hours per weekShifts:?2 on 2 off; 3 on 2 off; 2 on 3 off - Days & Nights Job Requirements: SIA Licence Required Corporate Security experience idealExcellent written and verbal communication skillsCustomer focused, with a strong knowledge of customer service skillsDemonstrate a strong aptitude for multi-taskingStrong communication skillsSelf-motivated and able to work on own initiativeTeam player, who will support colleagues and provide ideas to improve service deliveryAbility to think and act quickly in emergency incidents or under pressureExcellent PC / IT skillsCCTV licence & First Aid qualification will be a bonus The role holder will develop operational excellence and best practice, optimising our service and value offering to customers to achieve performance targets. You will bring innovation and ensure a high-performance culture within your remit. This is an active and visible role requiring strong communication competence in addition to procedural knowledge and adherence. Customer, occupier & service provider interaction is significant and excellent relationship management skills are required. Key Responsibilities: Deliver and encourage outstanding customer service deliveryThe Security Officer will need to be able to spend reasonable periods of time during a 12-hour shift both on patrol and standing on postThey will be expected to cover the CCTV Controller for any absence.Ensure full understanding of the emergency proceduresEnsure a full understanding of the assignment instructionsEnsure their post is correctly manned at the specific times. This includes being on post at latest, the start time of your shiftEnsure SIA licence is always on your person and on displayReport any issues or incidents to the Controller, Duty Security Manager or Security Manager Respond to all incidents in line with policies and proceduresTo carry out the various site patrols as per the patrol scheduleTo carry out any additional patrols as instructed by managementReport any discrepancies/incidents whilst on patrol to the security control roomCarry out FOH duties and cover the FOH Officer for any absenceControl access and egress at Front of House or Back of HouseManage a polite and effective meet and greet service to all staff and visitors, whilst strictly observing access control proceduresEnsure those who should not be granted access to the building are professionally and politely prevented from gaining access or escorted from the buildingCarry out ID checks in line with instructions issuedProvide tenants and visitors to the building with helpful advice, guidance and information. And if not able to do so, direct to the correct personnel who can assistRespond as per the policies and procedures in all emergency incidents and evacuationsRespond to these in a calm and professional manner. Actively provide information to any emergency services when required to do soDeal with conflict in an appropriate and confident manner, if requiredCover for the Security Controller for any absence and partake in relevant CCTV Controller training as part of your Security Officer roleBe vigilant to the Health & Safety risks at the buildingEnsure you are immaculately presented, in accordance with company regulations and customer expectationsRemain professional at all timesReport security or safety issues to the security control room or managementCarry out a thorough handover when changing duties or at the start or end of each shiftUndertake all training courses/modules as requested Benefits:Health care plan (HSF)Perk Box (HSF) - discounts & offers from cinema tickets to days outCycle to work schemeTailored Site UniformFirst class training allowing you to develop your skillsA view for career developmentLong service & Employee Recognition awardsAnd much more!!A globally recognised Security Solutions Specialist delivering service excellence, to our Customers, Colleagues, and Communities. CIS is an independently owned business providing professional security solutions across the UK and Ireland. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They have a sense of belonging and togetherness that manifests itself in operational excellence and world-class customer service. CIS Security is a multi-award-winning company, recently being awarded World’s Happiest Workplace in 2025.At CIS Security Ltd, we do not just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our Customers, Colleagues, and Communities. CIS Security Ltd is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. All employment is decisions are based on qualifications, quality, and business needs.Due to the volume of applications, if we have not contacted you within three weeks of initial contact then unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion.