Campus Security Officer - and Relief Team

Security Officer (3 positions available) - For Southampton, Eastleigh, Fareham

Vigilant are offering an exciting opportunity for a security professional to join our expanding relief team.

This is for a Full time and Relief position covering holidays and absence working days, weekends.

The post holder (SIA license) will be responsible for maintaining the day-to-day security requirements at a strategically important site, maintaining a corporate image and high standards of professionalism. The pay rate is £13.88 - £15.08p/h Site Dependant.

• Provide a prompt, polite and warm welcome to all visitors.
• Anticipate clients’ needs/problems before they arise and ensure expectations are met and exceeded each day.
• Be seen as a visible customer-focused professional greeting and engaging with visitors.
• Provide a consistent professional service at all times.
• Communicate visitor/client arrivals to the relevant person promptly.
• Maintain a high security awareness at all times.
• Undertake patrols and inspections in accordance with management instructions.
• Proficient use of relevant communications equipment requires good communication skills.
• Ensure all H&S policies are adhered to.
• Ensure that no unauthorised persons are permitted in prohibited areas.
• Issue visitor passes using agreed processes and procedures.
• Maintain an accurate record of any incidents that occur.

• Professional, highly driven, flexible, enthusiastic, proactive, self-motivated team player.
• Smart and confident with a physical presence.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with young and adult people at all levels.
• Immaculate presentation – due to the environment in which you will be working.
• Clear, concise and confident communication skills, customer-service orientated with a very keen eye for detail.
• Maintain and practice a high degree of confidentiality at all times.
• Computer literate.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to be vetted back 5 years or since leaving compulsory education.
• Provide support to the wider when required.
• Current SIA license – DS Minimum.
• Driver's licence is desirable for this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.