Security Officer

Security Officer

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OPS1341

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£24,294 - £25,119 per annum

An opportunity exists for a suitable individual to work as a Security Officer within the Facility Services & Civic Management Division of the Operations and Regulatory Services Directorate based at the Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne.

A 24-hour service is operated, you will work an 11-hour shift on an 8-week rota pattern, working an average of 37 hours per week.

Shifts include weekends bank holidays. Shift and weekend enhancements and contractual overtime are paid on top of the basic salary.

The Candidate

You should be reliable, punctual and have a strong commitment to delivering high standards of customer service and able to pay particular attention to detail. You will be working in a busy environment, undertaking multiple tasks and dealing with clients, customers and members of the public.

Your main responsibilities will include monitoring CCTV, monitoring electronic systems, coordinating response to alarm activations including providing mobile assistance. Reporting breaches of security & preparing reports, ensuring security duties are carried out in accordance with agreed procedures.

It is essential that applicants hold a full UK Driving Licence, have excellent IT skills and a good telephone manner. Previous experience within the security industry would be advantageous as would a current SIA CCTV and Door Supervisors licence, if not all training will be provided.

Continued employment of successful applicants once appointed to post is subject to satisfactory clearance of a Non-Police Personal Vetting level 2 (NPPV2) check.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their skills against the essential and desirable criteria within the person specification.

Further Information and Applying

Please see the supporting documents for the full job description and other important information about working with us.

?Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and

complete our online application form.

Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

Contact Victoria Milestone, Security services Manager at Victoria.milestone@newcastle.gov.uk for more information about this job.

Permanent

Closing date:

10 April 2024