Estate Patrol Security Officer

Estate Patrol Security Officer – Unitrust Protection Services

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Job Title: Estate Patrol Security Officer

Based: E1W

Reporting to: Site Security Manager / Deputy Security Managers

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off days, nights and weekends

Hours of Duty: Average 42 hrs per week

Pay Rate: Starting at £13.94 per hour

• Virtual GP
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Recognition Awards
• Discount Platform
• Personal Pension
• Tech Scheme
• Comprehensive Training
• Wellbeing Platform

To work as a member of estate security team for the protection of persons and property, providing a safe and secure environment.

• Assist in the provision of day‑to‑day Front‑Line Security for the estate.
• Interact with all stakeholders, visitors, tenants and management team, dealing with any requests and escalating these where required to the estate Security Control Room.
• Carry out regular patrols and inspections, both internal and external across the estate including car parks.
• Working with the various Front of House Security teams providing relief cover for breaks.
• Maintain good order on site including protection against violent acts, abuse and accident.
• Protect private property belonging to the client, their staff and visitors against loss, theft and damage.
• Ensure basic fire precautions are in place and means of escape are kept clear.
• Provide full reports on all maintenance and security related issues.
• Escalate any contractor issues to the onsite FM / Estate Security Control Room.
• Provide information for and in accordance with company disciplinary procedures.
• Assist in training new staff to client’s and company’s standards.
• Comply with company health and safety procedures.
• Maintain high standard of communication and working relationships with all other staff, visitors and contractors.
• Carry out all duties in a professional and diligent manner.
• Liaise with retailers to advise them on complying with estate rules and licensing laws.

• Assist with investigations of thefts, complaints and incidents as required.
• Record and report all incidents.
• Record and report all accidents.
• Assist in the event of a full building evacuation / major incident.
• Be deployed on estate events.

• Good general health and fitness, able to work outdoors carrying out patrols.
• Previous security experience.
• Ability to cope with high‑pressure situations.
• Excellent time‑keeping and attendance.
• Must hold a valid Door Supervision or Close Protection SIA licence.
• CCTV badge beneficial.
• First aid trained.

• Excellent customer service, literacy and communication skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Excellent report writing skills.

• Consistently smart appearance in the uniform provided and required by Unitrust.
• Reliability, self‑motivation and initiative; able to work without supervision.
• Tact and diplomacy when dealing with clients, staff and visitors, including in emergencies.

Unitrust is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. Any job offered is subject to satisfactory pre‑employment and five‑year work history security vetting checks according to BS 7858:2019.

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Full‑time

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