Security Officer - ME

Position: Security Officer - ME14
Location: Allington

Location:

Maidstone, Kent ME14
Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour

Hours:

40 hours per week
Shift Pattern:
Monday to Friday (Day Shifts)
Shift Times: 06:00–14:00 and 13:00–21:00

About the Role

We are currently recruiting a professional and reliable Security Officer to join our team in Maidstone. This is a Monday to Friday, daytime role within a busy head office environment, offering stable hours, free parking, and uniform provided.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

* Ensuring the safety and security of staff, visitors, and the premises

* Unlocking and locking the building

* Issuing visitor and staff passes

* Monitoring access control systems

* Conducting regular patrols of the site

* Working closely with centre-based staff and stakeholders, including Social Services and Councillors

* Responding to incidents and emergencies, including fire marshal duties and evacuation procedures

* Liaising with emergency services when required

* Managing conflict situations calmly and professionally

* Completing accurate report writing and documentation

Requirements

* Valid SIA Door Supervisor (DS) licence – essential

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Strong customer service skills

* Confident approach to conflict management

* Ability to work as part of a team in a professional office environment

* Enhanced DBS – desirable (will be applied for and paid for successful applicants)

* Prior knowledge of safeguarding children – desirable (training will be provided)