Security Officer

Are you motivated by safety, teamwork, and protecting communities? Oakpark Security Systems LTD is looking for a dedicated Security Officer to join our Security Services team.Who are Vertas?Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. You'll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleagues' health, safety and wellbeing.About the Role:Based in Colchester, CO4 3ZL you will be working 42 hours a week on average, covering both control room and mobile response positions. You'll play a key role in safeguarding sites, responding swiftly to incidents, and delivering a professional service that reassures our clients and upholds Oakpark's standardsYour responsibilities will include:Answering of incoming phone calls into the main Operations Control Room. Respond to incidents when they happen. Patrol and make sure all facilities are secure. Monitoring and actioning emails that come into the Operations Control Roomwithin a centralised email boxEnsure Customers SLA's are adhered to.To provide our customers with a level of security in accordance with theirrequirements.To act in a professional, courteous and proper manner to all persons you have director indirect contact with whilst carrying out your duties and comply with all companyprocedures and policiesTo always be in possession a valid SIA licence relevant for the sector within which youwill be working and to display it clearly whilst on duty.To maintain the required Electric Database Systems, I.E TrackTik, Chase etc.. andproduce detailed shift Handover documentation.Ensure the integrity of our Mobile Response and site-based colleagues Health andSafety by effective use of the Lone Worker Monitoring and vehicle trackingSystems.Monitoring all CCTV system cameras and alarms and responding as required in linewith proceduresUnderstand the escalation procedures relating to issues or incidents and knowwhen to escalate or deal with locallyReport to the Duty Manager any incident outside of your experience or controland follow all actions and issues as requiredCarry out daily equipment checks to ensure system serviceability and escalate anyfaults identified to the appropriate service partner and/or customerCompile daily, weekly, monthly reports as required.Produce high quality Reports relating to all Incidents in a timely mannerTo inform your employer and the SIA of any changes to your address and any otherchanges as detailed within your Terms and Conditions of employmentPresent a positive image of Oakpark Security at all times.Maintain effective relationships with clients, colleagues, suppliers, external partnersand other stakeholders to ensure cohesive delivery of services.Complete all training and compliance with company policies in relation to the useof vehicles, equipment and PPE.Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands ofthe job, participate in appropriate training/development activities.To Assist Operations Resourcer as required.In times that the Operations Resourcer is not working, to cover any immediate callsoffs with a suitable trained officer, in line with Customer expectations and SLA'sWho are we looking for?Experience in Helpdesk, Call Centre or Control Room operations is desirableComputer literate with a variety of software, including Microsoft Office andbespoke software packagesSolid organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities andachieve tight deadlinesAbility to accurately follow detailed processesStrong communication and customer service skillsAbility to build and maintain relationships with a strong teamwork ethicA positive attitude and ability to deal with pressure professionallyWhat You'll BringA passion for security and customer service.Excellent organisational and time-management skills.The right to work in the UK.Apply TodayIf you're ready to bring your skills to a company that values people and places, apply now and start your journey with Vertas.