JOB TITLE: Security Officer
LOCATION: Parkway Shopping Centre, Newbury
PAY RATE: £12.75 per hour
SHIFT PATTERN: 4 on 4 off, 35 hours per week
ABM UK is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Security Officer to join our team. As a leading provider of facility services in the UK, ABM UK has been serving various locations, including shopping centers, commercial buildings, and airports, since 1987.
As a Security Officer at ABM UK, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of our clients' premises. You will be responsible for monitoring and controlling access, responding to emergencies, conducting regular patrols, and enforcing security procedures.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and control access to the premises, ensuring that only authorized individuals are allowed entry
- Conduct regular patrols of the premises to deter vandalism, theft, and other security threats
- Respond to emergencies and incidents, taking appropriate action and reporting incidents to the relevant authorities
- Enforce security procedures and regulations, including checking identification and conducting bag searches if necessary
- Monitor security systems, such as CCTV cameras and alarm systems, to identify any unusual activity or breaches
- Provide excellent customer service, assisting visitors and employees with inquiries and directions
- Complete detailed incident reports and maintain accurate records of all security-related activities
Minimum Requirements
- Proven experience as a Security Officer or in a similar role
- Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedures
- Ability to handle stressful and emergency situations calmly and professionally
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and make quick decisions
- Physical fitness and stamina to perform regular patrols and handle physical security tasks
- Valid SIA Security Guard or Door Supervisor License
We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:
- 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
- Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
- Get Fit Programme
- Financial and legal support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:
- Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
- Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
- Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis
For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our careers page.
ABOUT US
ABM is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services that improve the spaces and places that matter most.
ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.