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Security Officer
Wokingham, United Kingdom
We have a great opportunity to join G4S as a Security Officer, working on a high-profile security site in Wokingham, working in their Physical Security Operations Centre!
The site is well known within the area, needing Security Officers to help secure the site, conduct patrols and to be there to respond to anything that occurs on site!
Contract Information:
Pay Rate: £13.85 per hour
Shift Pattern - 4 on 4 off, days & nights
Shift Timings - 06:00 to 18:00 Days and 18:00 to 06:00 Nights
Hours per week: 42 hours per week
SIA Licences: Door Supervisor or Security Guarding
Security Clearance Required: SC Clearance
For this role, you must hold National Security Vetting (SC Clearance) in date and capable of being transferred/shared with NESO Personnel Security.
You must have a Full UK Driving licence, which is a requirement to get to the site.
Your Time at Work
As a Security Officer you will be responsible for:
- Monitoring multiple NESO sites using CCTV, Intruder Alarm, Access Control, and other security management systems.
- Receive, assess, and respond to security alarms and incidents in accordance with established incident management procedures.
- Handling inbound customer and stakeholder calls professionally, obtaining accurate information and recording details.
- Log, categorise, prioritise, and route incidents and service requests using approved systems and processes.
- Escalating security incidents and operational issues in accordance with defined escalation procedures.
- Maintaining accurate records of incidents, actions taken, and communications.
- Log faults or degradation of security/non-security systems and equipment.
- Contribute positively to team performance and support colleagues during periods of high operational demand.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant security procedures, data protection requirements, and organisational policies.
- Uphold and adhere to NESO values.
Our Perfect Worker
What we're looking for:
- Minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), including Mathematics and English.
- Valid SIA CCTV Licence maintained throughout employment.
- National Security Vetting (SC Clearance) in date and capable of being transferred/shared with NESO Personnel Security.
- Fluent spoken and written English to CEFR C2 level or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), including Mathematics and English.
- Valid SIA CCTV Licence maintained throughout employment.
- National Security Vetting (SC Clearance) in date and capable of being transferred/shared with NESO Personnel Security.
- Fluent spoken and written English to CEFR C2 level or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), including Mathematics and English.
- Valid SIA CCTV Licence maintained throughout employment.
- National Security Vetting (SC Clearance) in date and capable of being transferred/shared with NESO Personnel Security.
- Fluent spoken and written English to CEFR C2 level or equivalent.
Key Information and Benefits
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual)
- Workplace pension scheme
- Life assurance benefit
- Contributory healthcare scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Employee discount schemes
- Progression, training & development opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme
Job Ref: 1G4S (G570)
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