Join our Team – Data Centre Security Officer based in our West Region –  Uxbridge

Are you looking for a role where you can really make a difference? A role where you will need to work to your own initiative with great attention to detail?

We are currently recruiting for a Security Officer who will need all of these qualities and more to really advance in this role and make it their own, while ensuring all business needs are met.

What is the role?

Data Centre Security Officer – Frontline SIA required – no applications will be considered unless you hold a valid SIA License.  All roles are subject vetting to a 5 year checkable history.

Where is it based?

In our West Region – Uxbridge

What is the Package?

Uniform, SIA Licensing savings scheme, 5.6 weeks annual leave, Pension and Life Assurance, Cycle to work salary sacrifice

Working in partnership with Perkbox offering all employees a range of benefits ranging from retailer discounts, cinema tickets, wellness and gym membership and many other fantastic benefits for you to enjoy. *available after 6 months service

Who we are:

Ward Security provides a security services solutions to all UK businesses. Security services include: CCTV security systems, property management, guard dog security, key holding services, security guard patrol services, response alarm systems and more.

With over 800 employees operating nationally we seek the best talent to uphold our vision to be the most trusted Security Partner in the UK.

Ward Security recruit, train and reward the very best staff, complemented by the latest technology and communications to ensure the highest levels of security and Client service.

We will need your current CV and you can upload this on your online application form and send this to HR.Queries@ward-security.co.uk quoting the Job Reference.

Read about us @ www.ward-security.co.uk

What is the main purpose of the role?

The purpose of this job is to protect the clients’ business interests by the provision of a security presence in addressing issues dealing with fire, damage, theft and health and safety issues.

  • Complying with procedures, arrangements and instructions
  • Remaining aware that their own acts and omissions can have an impact on the environment and taking all reasonable measures to prevent or minimise any such impact
  • Promoting and maintaining high standards of housekeeping
  • Patrols
  • Access Control
  • Incident reports and Daily occurrence logs
  • Visitor logs/vehicle logs/ key register
  • Evacuation

To follow and adhere to Ward Security Limited Compliance Procedures and Company Operating Procedures.

  • To provide regular foot patrols within defined areas as an effective deterrent in the protection of the client’s property and assets.
  • To be flexible and available when called upon, if operational needs require so this will be at short notice, you will work on various sites as and when required.
  • To effectively control the access to the client’s premises, examining documentation to ascertain the authenticity and authority to gain access.
  • Where provided to provide monitoring functions to CCTV and alarm functions. To be aware of the operation of those functions and to respond as required.
  • When required to assist and escort visitors to their destinations within the clients complex.
  • To submit detailed reports on discovery of issues relating to health and safety and crime to the relevant authority either verbally or in report form as required.
  • In line with Company policy carry out routine search procedures in sensitive manner to include vehicles, buildings and persons.
  • To effectively deal with all incidents falling within the security remit and to effectively report all incidents to the relevant authority.
  • To provide a locking service as required, locking doors and gates as required by the client.
  • To provide a point of contact and information centre to staff and visitors.
  • To attain the first aid qualifications to meet the Company requirements under the health and safety regulations. (As required)
  • To maintain a log of all visitors, incidents and any other records that may be required by the client.
  • To maintain the clients key safe to issue and record all movements of keys within the clients premises.
  • To identify suspicious persons and actions and report such circumstances.

Ward Security are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Ward Security is pleased to announce that it has become a Recognised Service Provider working alongside the Living Wage Foundation. The achievements means Ward Security and all its subsidiaries meet the standards set by Citizens UK and Centre for Civil Society for good practice by providers of personnel under contract.

Ward Security is an approved HABC Training Centre to deliver security recognised training qualifications in:

  • Level 2 Working as a Security Officer in the Private Security Industry
  • Level 2 Working as a Door Supervisor in the Private Security Industry
  • Level 2 Award for Working as a CCTV Operator (Public Space Surveillance) in the Private Security Industry