Security Officer - Student Accommodation
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are seeking a Security Officer for a modern student accommodation for an immediate start in READING, RG1.
Night shifts on a 4 on 4 off basis. £11.53 per hour.
The successful candidate will have a valid front line SIA licence, a friendly demeanour and excellent communication skills.
The role is to provide a safe and secure environment for student accommodation in Reading.
Job description
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Night shifts - 4 on 4 off.
- Must be computer literate.
- Maintaining a safe and secure environment & ensure safe access to buildings at all times.
- Carrying out patrols/hazard reporting etc as requested.
- Ensuring all Health & Safety policies are adhered to.
- Completing all necessary reports in line with company documentation.
- Access / Egress control.
- Monitoring of alarms & CCTV system.
- Key Holding responsibilities.
- Controlling and monitoring access to the carparks.
- Adhering to policies and procedures at all times.
- General refuse management & ensuring overall tidiness on site.
- Provide a high standard of customer service.
- Be polite, helpful, and diligent, with a ‘can do’ ethos.
- Have a calm personality capable of controlling difficult situations.
Nights on a 4 on 4 off basis
- Mon-Thurs 22:00-09:00
- Friday 22:00-07:00
- Sat 19:00-07:00
- Sun 19:00-09:00
Essential Requirements:
- Valid SIA Licence.
- Commitment to providing first class customer service.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Fully comprehensive 5-year work/education history.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Reliability.
- Punctuality.
Benefits:
- Full Uniform Provided.
- Referral Scheme - earn £100 voucher for every successful referral.
- 28 days annual leave pro rata.
- SIA upskilling and licence renewals.
- Full welfare on site.
- Death-in-Service.
- Statutory Pension Scheme.
First Response Group (FRG) is an award winning security, risk and facilities management services provider, delivering first class solutions to our clients across the UK.
What makes us different is our people. Our mission is to provide customers with the best service and innovation, through motivating, supporting and developing our employees and creating a culture of ‘inclusion and happiness’. It is vitally important to us that everyone feels part of the team, contributes positively to company development and shares in our successes.
We are an SIA approved contractor, an ACS Pacesetter, and hold four NSI Gold accreditations. Find out more on our website www.firstresponsegroup.com
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.53 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Night shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Covid 19 compliant
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: S/O Student Accommodation - Reading
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Security Officer - Student Accommodation roles across First Response Group Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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