Security Officer (Covering Days & Nights) Glasgow Up to £31,406 per annum

Working in G4S (now part of Allied Universal) already you'll know what makes us special our commitment to customer focus, our expertise and the collaboration and teamwork. You also know what an immense range of opportunities we have to offer you across the business. We're now recruiting for more positions in our Cash Solutions business in the UK. This vacancy may offer you the opportunity you are looking for to progress your career within the group. As an employee of G4S Cash Solutions, each role will have specific responsibilities for the identification, management and control of risk in order to safeguard the business, staff, customers, assets and reputation.

Every G4S employee has a role to play in understanding and supporting the business in embedding effective risk management controls and assurance and will be integral to the effectiveness and success of G4S.

Join G4S as a Security Officer (Rotating roster covering Days and Nights) and you will become part of a well-trained, tight knit team providing an essential, security service to the branch. 

G4S is the largest secure solutions company in the world and one of Britain’s top Employers. Our Cash Solutions business has expertise in cash and valuables transportation, cash processing, ATM and cash centre secure storage. As a Branch Security Officer you will be at the very heart of our operation. Your primary duties will be all aspects of security at the branch, controlling the entry and exit of vehicles, employees and visitors to and from the branch. You will also need to work within the company procedural guidelines to ensure a high quality of service is consistently maintained with optimum efficiency. Due to the nature of the industry in which we operate, you will need to be confident working to stringent procedures within a highly regulated environment. This will ensure that our service remains superior and that our customers’ requirements are met with optimum efficiency.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

The Role

• Monitoring the CCTV systems and escalating security issues and liaising with all other departments and National Control Centre.  Raising the alarm in the event of an attack.

• Operation of switchboard when required.

• Carry out any other duties that are deemed reasonable. 

• Be aware of health and safety issues and ensure all employees are able to work in a safe manner.

• Undertake training activities as required.

• Liaise with other departments, branches, customers and suppliers, as appropriate, to resolve issues and maintain security and service. 

• Control the entry and exit of vehicles, employees and visitors to, from and within the branch.

• Ensure quality standards (5S) are consistently reviewed and adhered to. 

• Follow well-defined procedures to ensure the security of the buildings.

• Responsible for branch security, monitoring all areas of the location and escalating issues immediately.

• To carry out the opening and closing of the location (if applicable).

• To carry out airport style searches.

• To be trusted with some access control information.

• You’ll also need to have a flexible approach to working hours (including weekends and bank holidays), being happy to adapt plans to meet changing circumstances.

• Undertake other duties that may reasonably be assigned to you by your line manager or the business.

This role profile will be subject to change in accordance with departmental developments and the job holder’s expertise.

Pay starts at £11.53 per hour, rising to £11.83 after 6 months, rising to £12.13 after 12 months (plus £2.25 night allowance if applicable)

Person Specification

So what makes a successful Branch Security Officer?

• Firstly, you will need to be confident in communicating at all levels in both written and spoken English.

• You will need to be confident following specific procedures and instructions.

• An appropriate level of numeracy is also very important.

• You must also be able to work to tight deadlines.

• Previous experience in monitoring and controlling security equipment would be extremely beneficial, as would experience using IT and computer systems.

• You must also be willing to undertake shift work

• You will need to be able to work as part of a team player.

• Finally, you must be continuously focused on providing a top notch service to our customers by being efficient, flexible and at all times security conscious.

In addition to a culture that believes in promoting from within, we offer up to five weeks paid holiday and paid overtime, as well as the following benefits:

• Pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Flexible working policies

• Free uniform          

• We Care - providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing

• HSF - Health Cash Plans

• Corporate perks and discounts (Perks @ Work and Home)

• Payroll Giving

• Training and Development Opportunities (inc Apprenticeships in England)

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If an internal candidate is successful in their application for a position that requires 10 year screening, they may be subject to a screening uplift if they were originally only screened to 5 years when joining the business (depending on their length of service with the company). The screening uplift may involve a new criminal record check and credit check.

G4S Cash Solutions (UK) Ltd is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employee's feel respected and able to give their best and is proud to be an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of age, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business. Our acquisition of G4S in 2021 expands our footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. Through our vast network of more than 800,000 employees, we leverage global best practices in communities all over the world. Operating in around more than 80 countries with revenues of $18 billion, we are supported by efficient processes and systems that can only come with scale to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities, and people in today's world. Allied Universal is There for you. For more information, please visit www.aus.com.

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