Security Officer

# Vacancies Security Officer## Overview of the role

Join Lexon, a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler (part of Bestway Healthcare), as a Security Officer at our Leeds Distribution Depot. Reporting to the Senior Security Officer, you'll be responsible for protecting our workforce, premises, stock, and assets while helping to create a safe and secure environment for everyone on site.

We're looking for a proactive and dependable security professional who enjoys working in a busy distribution setting. In return, you'll become part of a growing business where your contribution is valued and where you'll play an important role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of our depot.

These roles will work on a shift pattern rotation (week 1 early, week 2 lates). The shift hours are:

Early: 6am - 2pmLate: 2pm - 10pm### Main Responsibility
* Control access to the premises, preventing unauthorised entry through the effective use of access control systems, CCTV, and physical security measures.
* Conduct regular patrols and provide a visible security presence to promote a strong security culture across the site.
* Maintain accurate records, logs, and evidential documentation for investigations and legal purposes.
* Support management with internal investigations and the gathering of relevant evidence and information.
* Collate and maintain accurate search records and security-related documentation.
* Act as the point of contact for emergency services during incidents, alarm activations, and site evacuations.
* Conduct colleague, visitor, contractor, and vehicle searches using handheld detection devices and authorised random search procedures.
* Assist management in maintaining compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.
* Carry out scheduled inspections of fire safety systems, including sprinkler pump houses, fire alarm systems, and emergency lighting, reporting any issues to the Security Manager.
* Monitor and respond to security alarms, CCTV alerts, and incidents, escalating concerns where appropriate.
* Complete daily security reports and incident records, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.
* Support site opening, closing, and lock-up procedures, ensuring the security of buildings, assets, and perimeter controls.###

The Ideal Candidate
* ** Hold a valid SIA license*
* • Working knowledge of CCTV, intruder alarms and security equipment     
• High attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills     
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications     
• The ability to work within a team environment to achieve team/department objectives     
• Confident and professional telephone manner
* Bestway Healthcare is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. If you have any specific requirements, we'll do everything we can to support you. Whether it is to find a pharmacy that is accessible, or if it is a part time position you are looking for, we can help find the role that is right for you. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, we will be happy to accommodate you*.
* Please be aware that due to the high number of applications we receive it may not be possible for us to provide an outcome to all applicants. If you are not contacted within 28 days of your submission unfortunately you will have been unsuccessful.*### About the Company With the purpose of improving the lives of our patients and customers, Bestway Healthcare supports communities across the United Kingdom and Ireland through an extensive network of community pharmacies and pharmaceutical wholesale depots.

Our wholesale business unit operates two pharmaceutical wholesale brands, Lexon and Bestway Medhub which combined support over 5,000 independent…