Security Officer – National Gallery London

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Purpose
To work as part of a team jointly responsible for the security and safety and of the building and its contents at all times
and providing a safe and secure environment for the staff and public during opening hours. To protect people, premises, and information.

We have an open role for Security Officer for National Gallery – Trafalgar Square.

Paid every 10th of each month £11.95 hourly

Days ONLY (4 on 4 off) – 12 hours (42 hrs per week)

Responsibilities
To provide, as part of a team, a continuous rotating shift system for the protection and security of the Gallery and its
Collection, especially during silent hours. This will include patrolling the building and reporting to the Security Team Duty Manager any potential security, fire, or flood risk.

•To monitor entry control to the outer building perimeter, allowing access only to those persons authorized,
according to the Gallery’s Database.
•To maintain a daily record of all temporary Security Passes issued.
•To display a working knowledge of the security and fire alarm systems in place throughout the Gallery and monitor
the operation of such systems.
•To properly follow the controlled Key Index System and ensure that all keys are issued and returned against a
signature in a daily log record.
To be familiar with the locking and unlocking procedures of various doors in accordance with the relevant schedules
to permit only authorized persons access and egress.
* To ensure the security and safety of all property delivered out of hours and monitor items leaving and entering
the building as authorized.
* To remain alert to all aspects of the security of the building at all times, especially during the silent hours, and to
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* his/her knowledge and experience to optimize the protection of the building and its contents at all times
* To assist the Security Team Duty Manager in the recording of all incidents that threaten the security and safety
of the Gallery, and to notify appropriate departments where applicable

To answer the telephone in the absence of the switchboard personnel and refer all inquiries and pertinent
information to the Security Team Duty Manager for appropriate action.
•To assume all the general responsibilities of a Gallery Assistant where necessary.
•Undertake any other tasks as identified by the Security Team Duty Manager for the good and benefit of
the service to
Securitas Security Services (UK) Ltd In March 2016 the customer deemed
to be appropriate or necessary to the post.
•To act in accordance with the Securitas values of Helpfulness, Integrity, and Vigilance.

Benefits

Paid holiday, company pension and life assurance scheme
Discounted gym membership, wellness advice and support
Cycle to Work Scheme, car lease and new car purchasing schemes
Employee discounts and cashback savings across hundreds of your favourite high street brands, online shopping, holidays, and days out
City & Guilds accredited training program for professional and personal development
Support to gain your SIA license and many more!

Essential Skills

Minimum Required
• Demonstrate excellent customer care
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Smart and well?presented individual
• Able to work a shift rotation pattern of days/nights & weekends
• Ability to operate, update and maintain accurate records
• Ability to self?motivate
Additional
Previous experience working in a similar environment
•Experience in dealing with emergency situations
•Computer literate

About Company

Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness are the core values that Securitas is built on to shape a long-term, financially successful enterprise for our customers, employees, and shareholders.

With roots dating back to 1934, Securitas is one of the largest security service organisations in the world. We are a company that offer career progression and development, providing access to training and the ability to gain professionally recognised qualifications.

Securitas is an all-inclusive employer, and we encourage individuality within our company. If you want to know more about why Securitas is the world’s leading security group, and our continuing work in the diversity & inclusion space, please visit our website. Join the Securitas Team today!

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