Security Officer (Fixed Term)

Security Officer (Fixed Term)

Ref:

OPS1229

Full time

£24,294 - £25,119 per annum plus enhancements

An opportunity exists for a suitable individual to work within the Facility Services & Civic Management Division of the Operations and Regulatory Services Directorate as a Security Officer based at the Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne.

1 full time position available, fixed term for 12 months

Shift and weekend enhancements and contractual overtime are paid on top of the basic salary.

A 24-hour service is operated, you will work an 11-hour shift on an 8-week rota pattern, working an average of 37 hours per week.

The fixed term position will be funded by NE1 and the successful applicant will be working in conjunction with NE1 to support the safety and security of visitors, businesses, and properties within the City Centre.

You should be reliable, punctual and have a strong commitment to delivering high standards of customer service and able to pay particular attention to detail.. You will be working in a busy environment, undertaking multiple tasks and dealing with clients, customers and members of the public.

Your main responsibilities will include monitoring electronic systems, monitoring CCTV, coordinating response to alarm activations including providing mobile assistance. Reporting breaches of security & preparing reports, ensuring security duties are carried out in accordance with agreed procedures.

It is essential that applicants hold a full UK Driving Licence, have excellent IT skills and a good telephone manner. Previous experience within the security industry would be advantageous as would a current SIA CCTV and Door Supervisors licence, if not all training will be provided.

Continued employment of the successful applicant once appointed to post is subject to satisfactory clearance of a Non-Police Personal Vetting level 2 (NPPV2) check. The criteria for this level of vetting can be found alongside the person specification document.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their skills against the essential and desirable criteria within the person specification.

Please see attached document for details of shift patterns, if you would like further information regarding these posts, please contact Victoria Milestone 0191 2115864

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Fixed Term

Closing date:

18 February 2024