Security Officer

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. We pride ourselves on delivering award-winning facility service solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients. Our success is built on the expertise and dedication of our skilled workforce of over 3,500 employees.

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. You will work closely with our clients to understand their specific security requirements and provide customized solutions to meet their needs.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a challenging and dynamic environment where no two days are the same. You will receive training and support to enhance your skills and progress in your career. At ABM UK, we foster a culture of pride and ownership, where each employee is valued and encouraged to excel.

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

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

Benefits

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 offers a comprehensive array of facility services that includes cleaning, engineering, parking, electrical & lighting, energy solutions, HVAC & mechanical, security, and mission critical solutions. ABM delivers these custom facility solutions to properties across a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to schools, airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants and distribution centres, entertainment venues and more. In the UK we’re proud to service icon sites across the country with more than 10,000 team members. For more information, visit www.abm.co.uk.

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. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.