Security Officer

Security Officer x2

Permanent

Grade B - £28,598 - £34,434

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 8 hours per week

The Security Officer will assist the Library of Birmingham in providing a service to the public, staff, and visitors at the Library of Birmingham operating 24/7.

Security officers will maintain both physical and procedural security at the library. You will act as the main point of contact for day-to-day security issues working to action and resolving any issues or management requests in a timely manner.

• Monitor life safety systems
• Operate the Fire Evacuation lift in emergency
• Enforce the Libraries and Museums Act 1964 byelaws
• Follow the libraries policy and procedures and those of the Council

• Opening and closing of the building
• Digitally recording Incident
• Complete regular patrols
• Monitor CCTV and work as a team to provide a safe environment for Library users

The post is part of a rota system that includes weekends and bank holidays with occasional coverage of night. Shifts are rotated weekly typically working early mornings or late evenings.

The Security officer role also involves using initiative to find ways to improve customers experience, signposting customers, meet and greet, ensuring staff and customer safety, security and wellbeing while on sites, responding to incidents as necessary and excluding those with behavioural issues from the library as required.

You will work in the Control Room operating CCTV systems, operating the Fire and Intruder Alarm software systems, Lift Control systems and other software. You will be computer literate and able to enter data into the computer and write reports.

You will perform dynamic risk assessment, using your problem-solving skills to resolve issues that occur during daily operations and liaise with management accordingly.

You will be aware of Counter terrorism issues and mitigation measures and be aware of the implications of the PROTECT duty (Martyn’s Law).

There is a requirement for Security officers to be trained first aiders and to hold the Security Industry Authority Licence. These certifications must be maintained throughout your employment with Birmingham City Council. A CCTV SIA licence is also desirable.

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquiries please contact:
Resourcing Team

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

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