Corporate Site Security Officer

About The Role

Job Title: Security Officer

Reports to: Security Supervisor/Contract Manager

Job Type: Shift Hours – 12 hours – night 19:00 – 07:00hrs / Weekend Day 07:00 – 19:00, Weekend Night – 19:00hrs – 07:00hrs.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• ➢SIA License:
  • • Must hold a valid Security Industry Authority (SIA) license.
• ➢Previous Experience:
  • • At least 1-2 years’ experience in a corporate security role or similar environment.
• ➢Health and Safety Training:
  • • Basic understanding of health and safety regulations, fire safety, and emergency procedures. Formal qualifications or certification is a plus.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• ➢Patrolling and Site Security:
  • • Demonstrated ability to conduct regular foot patrols, ensuring the safety and security of the site and the people in it.

• • Proficiency in identifying and responding to potential security risks, hazards, and breaches in protocols.

• • Familiarity with alarm systems, CCTV, and other security technology to monitor site activity.

• ➢Break Covering and Position Flexibility:
  • • Ability to cover breaks and staff positions as required, ensuring there are no lapses in site security during shift changes. This means performing the role you are covering to the expected level /capability.

• • Flexible and reliable approach to shifts, ensuring the site is always staffed appropriately.

• ➢Incident Response and Reporting:
  • • Capability to respond effectively to incidents, including medical emergencies, fires, or security breaches.
  • • Strong written and verbal communication skills to report incidents clearly and concisely.
  • • Ability to complete daily logs, incident reports, and documentation in a timely manner.
• ➢Relationship Skills:
  • • Excellent interpersonal skills, able to interact professionally with clients, staff, and visitors.
  • • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders, including colleagues, management, and external service providers.
  • • Conflict resolution skills, with the ability to de-escalate situations effectively and professionally.
• ➢Problem-Solving and Decision Making:
  • • Ability to assess situations quickly and take appropriate action in line with company procedures.
  • • Demonstrates sound judgment, even under pressure, with a focus on maintaining the safety of personnel and property.
• ➢Professionalism and Appearance:
  • • Maintains a high standard of personal presentation, demonstrating professionalism at all times.
  • • Strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality.
• ➢Adaptability and Teamwork:
  • • Ability to work as part of a team, supporting colleagues and supervisors to achieve site security goals.
  • • Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and tasks as necessary.
• ➢Customer Service Orientation:
  • • A friendly yet professional approach when dealing with visitors, staff, and contractors while maintaining the authority of the security role.
  • • Ability to remain calm and approachable even during busy or stressful periods, ensuring a positive experience for everyone who interacts with security.
  • • High level of customer service and interpersonal skills to respond to inquiries and resolve minor issues efficiently.

Desirable Attributes:

• ➢Experience in Corporate Environments:
  • • Familiarity with corporate premises (offices)
• ➢Technology Proficiency:
  • • Comfortable using security software, communication devices, and CCTV/Access control systems.

Personal Attributes:

• ➢Integrity and Trustworthiness:
  • • High ethical standards and a strong sense of responsibility for the safety of others and property.
• ➢Attention to Detail:
  • • Keen eye for potential security risks, with the ability to address issues proactively.
• ➢Resilience:
  • • Ability to remain calm under pressure, deal with stressful situations effectively, and adapt to the changing dynamics of the job.

We are seeking a Security Officer with a strong desire to grow and advance in their career. We are committed to supporting your professional development and offering pathways for progression within the security industry. If you are motivated, proactive, and looking for a rewarding career where you can continuously evolve, this position provides an ideal foundation for your long-term success.

This person specification outlines the essential criteria required for a Security Officer at a corporate site, ensuring the individual is capable of maintaining site security to a high standard while fostering positive relationships with staff, clients, and visitors.

About Us

Bidvest Noonan is a team of 27,000 passionate and customer-focused people. We work together to deliver exceptional service and value to customers across the UK and Ireland. We recruit great people to deliver our services and we provide them with the resources, training, and direction they need to do their best work.

We always put people first. Our people are exceptional and go the extra mile to deliver outstanding services. We celebrate and recognise their successes at every opportunity. At Bidvest Noonan, we strive to make each person feel appreciated, engaged, and supported so that they can reach their potential, knowing it has a positive impact on our overall success.

Bidvest Noonan is highly committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can feel valued and respected. We are delighted to welcome applicants from our Armed Forces community and people from diverse backgrounds and identities.