Security Officer

Showsec is looking for a Security Officer to join our team at the Lowry in Manchester. The role is primarily focused on delivering a high standard of security at the main entrance of the Lowry building and operating the Security Control Room, ensuring the safety and security of the site at all times. The successful candidate will also support other areas of the building when required, while providing a warm, professional, and welcoming experience for all visitors.

• A permanent contract
• Hourly rate of £13.50
• 24 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday (12 hours per day)
• Annual leave allowance
• Employer pension contributions of 5% (Royal London)
• Access to BUPA private medical cover*
• A range of valuable medical and practical support services through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent training and development opportunities

* Upon successful completion of probationary period

• Management of access / egress control
• Monitoring and authorising the entrance and departure of employees, contractors and other persons, to guard against theft and maintain security of the premises. This may involve the examination of hand baggage, parcels, or vehicles
• Maintaining constant staffing of the Security Control Room in order to take immediate action to deal with fire alarms, intruder alarms, the communications systems, building management systems and to monitor the Lowry’s CCTV cameras if a valid SIA CCTV license is held, to be alert to any suspicious activity
• Providing regular, high profile, internal and external patrols of the premises to prevent and detect any signs of intrusion and ensure the security of doors and windows. To safeguard confidential material / information
• Reporting any incidents or suspicious activities, in person or via radio communication and record accurate reports of activities and irregularities in the Daily Occurrence book.
• Monitoring of CCTV systems if a valid SIA CCTV license is held and following procedures in the event of an incident
• Comply with all company and client policies and procedures relating to the role including laws and regulatory influences

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence, along with experience within the security, crowd management or event industries
• Valid SIA CCTV Licence or an upcoming CCTV course booked
• Right to work in the UK**
• Maths GCSE or equivalent (C or above )**
• English GCSE or equivalent (C or above )**
• First Aid at Work certificate or a commitment to undertake the training once in role
• Strong interpersonal and observational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Computer literate and competent at using Microsoft Office
• Reliable, confident, and committed
• Quick-thinking and the ability to deal with situations as they arise
• Ability to work night shifts and unsociable hours

** Criteria marked
** will need to be evidenced at interview.