Hotel Security Officer

Welcome to Guardsman Security Services Ltd.

Our client is looking for a Reception / Site Security Officer to join their Security Team across London, Paddington. Their security team constantly aim to maintain the highest standards of safety and security for all their visitors and employees

Location:

Various locations throughout London

Salary:
Competitive pay in line with national minimum wage, plus night shift allowance where applicable.

Role Type:
Permanent

Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off, across 7 days a week

Shift Times: 7am - 7pm or 7pm - 7am - fixed

• Patrol areas of the site including the yard, on a regular basis throughout the shift.
• Monitor the site closed circuit television system and report immediately on any breach of security.
• Ensure that all commercial vehicle keys are signed for during stationary phases of loading and unloading. Check drivers for paperwork before they leave the site.
• Investigate disturbances, as well as monitor the entry and exit points of the depot.
• Confidently call for help in emergency situations.
• Prevent any potential breaches of security and theft.
• Assist and ensure visitors are aware of company and personal obligations, their fire escape routes and fire assembly points.
• Support a positive and effective working culture.
• Participate in any security operation including searches, patrols and exercises.
• Carry out ad‑hoc and routine tasks that may involve administration work as directed by management.
• Fully comply with all site systems and processes.
• Be a key member in emergency evacuation and assist the incident controller during emergency situations.

• 1‑year checkable work/career history.
• Any Health and Safety, First Aid or Fire Marshall training or qualifications preferred.
• Experience in following administrative procedures and maintaining clear and accurate records.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Reliability, wakefulness and alertness at all times during your shift, with the ability to use initiative and stay calm in an emergency.
• Experience in a similar role is an advantage.
• Benefits platform including Employee Assistance Program.
• Refer a Friend vouchers.

If you feel you are suitable for the Reception / Site Security position, please apply now.