Security Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location
London
Pay Rate
£14.14
Shift Pattern
4 on 4 off days, nights and weekends
Contracted Hours
42 hours
Job Type
Security Officer
Job Overview
The Security Officer plays a critical part in successfully delivering ISS’s vision to our client. The role requires an adaptive, flexible, ‘can-do’ approach in the way it interacts with, and delivers across, the security function. The role is responsible for delivering a customer-facing service across many aspects of EY’s daily operations with the aim of achieving a curated experience for our client. The officer will be required to carry out and complete various routine tasks as well as those allocated by Duty Shift Managers, Building Security Manager and Account Management.
Job Description
Key Operational Responsibilities:
· Physical Security, protection of people, clients, assets and buildings.
· Fire, Life & Safety.
· You must comply with the standard of dress code as outlined by ISS.
· Provide operational support and follow all reasonable requests as directed by Management.
· Assist in maintaining compliance with all Health & Safety legislation.
· Clear knowledge and understanding of and to be fully compliant with the Assignment Instructions (AI’s) and SOP’s.
· Clear knowledge and understanding of individual roles and responsibilities in relation to Incident Response & Escalation.
· Ensure compliance and to be fully conversant with EY Visitors/Staff entry and egress procedures.
· Protection of EY’s UK estate, staff, suppliers and visitors from theft, vandalism, violence and damage or other harm.
· Patrolling the EY’s UK estate as required (internally and externally) to prevent hostile reconnaissance fire, flood, theft and damage or any unusual circumstances.
· Dealing promptly and professionally with any emergencies, suspicious incidents, events or circumstances.
· Performing Reception cover as duties require (out of hours) with capability of providing support to the Front of House (FOH) team during the day.
· Issuing visitor, temporary and/or contractor passes as and when required.
· Providing escorts as and when directed.
· Be fully conversant with the EY’s incident management procedures and local processes specific to your location.
· Report any buildings issues or system faults to the helpdesk as outlined within the AI’s and SOP’s.
· Ensuring that any complaints are escalated to Management in a timely manner.
· Ensuring that all equipment provided to assist security is fully operational with any issues reported.
· Create and provide good quality incident reports either in handwritten or electronic format.
· Support client functions such as annual AGM’s if tasked.
· Other day-to-day responsibilities as dictated by circumstances and the needs of the business and the client.
Personal Specifications
Qualifications
· SIA Security Frontline Guarding Licence (some officers will require to be door supervisor qualified)
· First-Aid at work
Experience
· Previous experience of working within a prestigious corporate environment.
· 3-5 years’ previous security experience.
Skills
· Client focused with a good understanding of expectations within the financial services environment.
· PC literate with a basic to intermediate understanding of Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Outlook)
· Excellent Customer Service skills – the curated experience.
· Good communication and presentation skills
· Self-disciplined with a flexible approach to issues and situations
· Ability to work under own initiative in a sometimes pressurised environment
· The ability to multitask and operate within a large and diverse organisation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £14.14 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- security: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- SIA Security Guarding, Door Supervisor or CP Licence (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: EI4DF SOOneMorePlace0323
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: Building & Personnel Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Security Officer roles across ISS Security Facilities'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 Building & Personnel Services.
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 £14 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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