Enhanced Security Officer

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Enhanced Security Officer
G4S Security
Hinkley Point C

Staffline, in partnership with a leading global security and outsourcing group is proud to be recruiting for a range of security roles at Hinkley Point C - one of the UK's most ambitious and long-term infrastructure projects.

We are excited to be hosting a Recruitment Open Day for Hinkley Point C on Thursday 17th September, giving you the opportunity to learn more about current career opportunities, meet with members of the security team, and discover what it's like to work on one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects. We will be holding interviews on this day for this opportunity.

To make attendance as convenient as possible, book your place on either our morning or afternoon session and take the next step in your career journey. Book your space here - Recruitment Open Day - Thursday 17th of September | Staffline

Location: Bridgwater
Hours: Average 42 hours per week, based on a 12-hour shift pattern rotating through days, nights and weekends
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off. 05:30am-17:30pm + 06:30am-18:30pm / 17:30pm- 05:30am + 18:30pm-06:30am
Pay rate: £17.42 per hour

Enhanced Security Officers play a vital role in the protection of our Client's premises, assets, personnel and visitors, which are the key priorities of G4S. They are required to project a security presence which is both commanding and authoritative whilst remaining calm and professional at all times.

Security Officers fulfil various roles as tasked by their Supervisors and as such are high profile enablers to the site and a key representative of G4S and the Hinkley Point C Project. Part of the Security duties include being trained to use the Delivery Management System and liaising with vehicle drivers arriving on the main construction site and checking all details are correct and vehicles are released to and from the site in accordance with our DCO obligations. All duties are to be conducted with Health & Safety at the forefront of any task and in full compliance with the Assignment Instructions and Site Guidance Procedures.

Our Enhanced Security Officers employed on the Hinkley Point C Project are trained to an enhanced service level and their performance must meet or exceed the expectations of G4S and our Client.

Previous security experience is desirable but is not essential. Successful candidates are required to hold a valid Security Industry Authority (SIA) Licence (Security Guard level or above).

Key Responsibilities-

- Comply with all Health & Safety procedures as set by our Client and G4S
- Conduct delivery vehicle and person checks and comply with DCO obligations
- Escalate any delivery issues accordingly
- Deploy on task as set by the supervisor
- Conduct duties at the Site Main Entry Point
- Carry out search procedures on vehicles and personnel
- Conduct high visibility patrols (foot & mobile)
- Operate Proof of Presence
- Respond to security incidents and assist in the coordination of follow up activities
- Produce incident reports
- Liaise with Emergency services
- Operate, maintain equipment and report equipment failures/faults.
- Deliver the highest standards of customer and employee care

*Experience

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong Written and verbal Communication Skills- Teamwork
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Customer Focussed

Educational Requirements/Qualifications:

- A basic standard of education in Maths, English and IT

Preferred Experience:

- A security professional with prior experience gained in a corporate, Critical National Infrastructure, Police or Military environment
- Understanding of H&S requirements

Personal Qualities:

- Highest levels of integrity, respectfulness and professionalism required at all times
- Open, trusting and in the spirit of mutual support, especially when dealing with conflicts of interests
- An engaging and proactive 'can do' attitude where successes and failures are shared
- Doing what we say we are going to do and only committing to what can be done
- Listen and communicate effectively
- Ability to plan ahead as far as possible and share intelligence to prevent surprises

Specific Occupational Requirements:

- Ability to pass and hold National Security Clearance Vetting
- A current, valid Security Industry Authority (SIA) Licence is desirable, however full SIA training can be provided to suitable candidates
- Able to produce a five year verifiable work history

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.