About this role
*Location:*Wimbledon (SW19)
*Pay:*£14.80 per hour
*Hours:*48 hours per week over 4 nights
*Shift pattern:*Thursday to Sunday, 19:00-07:00
*Contract:*Full-time, permanent
We are recruiting a professional and reliable Night Security Officer for a private residential estate in South West London. You will provide a high standard of customer service to residents and visitors while maintaining a vigilant security presence throughout the night.
Key duties
- Manage access for vehicles and pedestrians in accordance with site procedures.
- Verify visitors, deliveries, contractors and service providers before granting access.
- Monitor CCTV and respond appropriately to suspicious activity or security concerns.
- Remain attentive to activity across the estate throughout your shift.
- Complete accurate shift records, including access events, incidents and actions taken.
- Follow key control procedures, including accurate records when keys are issued and returned.
- Deal calmly and professionally with queries or concerns from residents and visitors.
- Report incidents, faults and other concerns promptly through the appropriate channels.
- Carry out on-foot patrols of the estate as required by the site instructions, reporting any security concerns, hazards or maintenance issues identified.
Flexibility requirement
Although your regular shifts will be Thursday to Sunday nights, providing cover for colleagues’ annual leave at this site is an essential part of the role. You must be willing and able to work additional or different shifts when cover is arranged, including day shifts and nights outside your regular pattern. Please only apply if you can meet this requirement.
Essential requirements
- Valid front line SIA licence & CCTV Licence (no exceptions).
- The willingness and availability to provide annual leave cover as described above.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills, with confidence dealing with residents and visitors.
- Professional appearance and attitude
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
- Basic IT skills for CCTV monitoring and logging
- Basic computer literacy, including the ability to monitor and respond to emails, use Excel spreadsheets for routine records, and maintain accurate electronic logs.
- The ability to complete security vetting to BS7858 or an equivalent standard, including references and right to work checks.
Desirable
- Experience in residential security, concierge work, access control or CCTV monitoring.
- Experience working night shifts.
- Familiarity with key control procedures.
Benefits
- Pension.
- Annual leave.
- On-site parking.
To apply
To apply
Please apply through Indeed with your CV. We cannot accept applications by telephone.
Recruitment process and next steps
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via Indeed and the process will normally be:
- Stage 1: Telephone interview with Serjeant Security
- Stage 2: Face to face interview with Serjeant Security
- Stage 3: Meeting with the client (location to be confirmed at shortlist stage)
Any offer would be subject to satisfactory checks, including right to work and confirmation of your SIA licence. Additional screening such as verification of employment history may be required.
Successful candidates may start on a trial basis, subject to the above checks being completed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.80 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 48.0 per week
Benefits
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
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