Security Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
A opportunity has come up for a security officer to join our team. We are a small family run business and looking for someone with the same ethos and work ethic of our company. You will be working a 3 on 3 off shift pattern for 14 hours at a time.
MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Respond immediately to any security or emergency situations that occur to include (but not limited to); leaks/flood’s, doors alarms, fire alarms, attempted break-ins, as directed by our Control Room.
- Liaise with and assist the police by effectively communicating any criminal activity on behalf of the business outside of business hours.
- Produce reports to accurately document incidents / site attendances reporting to management of our control room.
- Complete patrols either at random or as instructed to maintain a level of presence and security and report on these accordingly.
- Assisting on reviewing of security services within the buildings.
- Assisting on reviewing CCTV and using the associated programmes when required
- Required to carry out all reasonable requests from your Line Manager and other Senior Managers
- This role will mean that you will have to carry out your role at a number of buildings within a certain area.
Experience/Qualifications
· Minimum of 1 year security experience
· Valid SIA licence
· Must pass a security vetting check.
· Competency of IT skills for basic programmes; Outlook / Word / Excel / Photo viewer
· Clear and complete understanding and communication of English
Flexibility required
· Required to work some overtime.
· Be prepared to work with minimum supervisor or part of a team.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Night shift
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- security: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- SIA (required)
Work Location: One location
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 roles across Opem Limited'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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