Area Security Officer - Leicester Area

Job Introduction

Job Title: Area Security Officer – Leicester Area

Location: Leicester Area

Salary: £11.44 per hour

Work Pattern: 12 hour shifts

Job Type: Ad Hoc -  Permanent

  
First Response Group are looking for a Security officer in the Leicester area for one of our student accommodation sites. We are looking for someone with experience within the security industry and with a valid frontline SIA licence.
  

About FRG:

At First Response Group (FRG), we are a recognized leader in security, risk, and facilities management solutions. We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team and contribute to our ongoing success.

If you are looking for a workplace that values innovation and excellence, FRG could be your next career move.
  

Why FRG?

• Dynamic Environment: Join a team where your contributions matter. We foster an environment where everyone has a voice and can make a real impact.
• Innovative Solutions: Be at the forefront of the industry with access to the latest technologies and solutions. At FRG, we are committed to staying ahead.
• Professional Growth: Your career growth matters to us. We provide opportunities for learning and development, helping you advance in your career.
• Industry Recognition: As an SIA approved contractor, ACS Pacesetter, and holder of four NSI Gold accreditations, FRG is known for its commitment to excellence.
    

Key Responsibilities:

• This is a customer facing role where you will ensure the security of people and property. Working within a student accommodation setting you will be required to have strong commitment to customer service, be a friendly face who enjoys helping others and build a good rapport with residents.
• Presenting at all times as smart and alert
• Access/Egress control and securing customer premises.
• Report security and welfare incidents accurately and in detail, digitally and in daily occurrence books.
• Effectively deal with emergency situations and communicate and work with colleagues and emergency services when required.
• Monitoring CCTV
• Lock /Unlock of flats/rooms to provide access when required.
• Investigation and resolving fire alarm activations – experience and understanding of fire panels is an advantage.
• Regular internal and external patrols and be a visible presence to help deter criminal activity and reassure residents of their safety and security.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Valid Frontline SIA licence.
• Commitment to providing first-class customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fully comprehensive 5-year work/education history.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Reliability.
• Punctuality.
    

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee perks including online & high street discounts and reduced gym membership.
• Continuous professional development
• Holiday allowance of 5.6 weeks per year pro-rata

Additional Details

• Uniform is provided.
• Paid holiday allowance of 5.6 weeks per year pro-rata.
• Statutory Pension Scheme.
    

Equal Opportunity Employer:

FRG is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion.

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Join FRG, where your skills make a difference in a workplace that values professionalism and innovation.