Security Officer - ME

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

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.

• 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

• 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)