Security Guard

Summary & Purpose of the Role

As a Security Guard, you will be ensuring the centre is safe, secure and our visitors and customers feel welcome having a great experience when visiting Southgate, Bath.

You will be patrolling the mall and client facing areas, service yards and BOH corridors ensuring H&S is kept, the areas are secure and the centres processes are being followed by the tenants. You may be advising tenants when necessary on centre management regulations or liaising during fire alarm tests, diffusing incidents and preventing occurrences using “minimal enforcement”; maintaining Fire, Health and Safety Regulations and securing the premises. 

We love to see our staff progressing so we will provide training and a succession plan. In the course of duty aid the public and shop mobility, First Aid (if qualified) using “customer care” procedures at all times. All duties to be carried out in adherence with the IFM Health and Safety policy.  Care to be taken regarding personal appearance and hygiene at all times. To assure that the company standards and policies are followed and maintained

In exchange for the above we provide good rates of pay, free tea & coffee, “Cycle to work scheme”, a R&R scheme and because we love to see our staff progressing so we will provide regular training to support your individual succession plan.

Responsibilities

• Start shift promptly at time designated, in full uniform.
• Appearance to be clean, smart and tidy at all times.
• Responsible for active communication of “changeover” of shift to on shift supervisor.  This to include handover of shift keys, PDA, confirmation of staff on shift, contractors on site, run-though of incident occurrences from previous shift, confirmation of any insecure doors, any matters pertaining to the smooth effective running of the shift.
• Responsible for the awareness of Health and Safety.  Procedures carried out must be in line with the Health and Safety Policy - set procedures are indicated in the Assignment Instructions
• Responsible for full comprehensive understanding of fire alarm procedures. 
• Responsible for acting as an evacuation marshal in the event of a major incident.
• In relation to a major incident must be fully conversant with the location of all plant room, service corridors and lifts, both by location and by name.
• Assisting tenants on request on the event of an incident – this may be in person or by camera or both.
• Assisting Police presence on site either in person, by camera or by statement.
• Awareness of responsibilities and powers as a member of the security team and when to hand over to Police instruction.
• Responsible for diffusing incidents and situations in the centre.
• Responsible for providing first aid if necessary. 
• Control room duty,  this to include answering telephone enquiries, monitoring cameras (CCTV SIA Licence holders only), radio communication, contractor permits and log book.
• Knowledge of in-house radio usage plus call signs
• Use FSI Go mobile device to log patrols and assist with accident and incident control and prevention
• Responsible on night shift to maintain check calls as required
• At all times to follow through any managerial instructions
• To ensure all work is carried out in a safe, proper and thorough manner taking into account Health and safety legislation, Incentive FM policies and procedures, risk assessments and method statements
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client and staff information.
• Report anything in need of repair or replacement to the appropriate person 
• Keep your working area and space clean and tidy at all times and your tools and equipment safely stored 
• Be familiar with the required care standards regulations governing your job 
• Maintain polite and good communication with your colleagues, tenants and shoppers at all times
• Be prepared to receive and undertake further training as required.

Skills and Experience

• SIA licence 
• Experience of working and building partnerships with clients
• Articulate and has the ability to communicate effectively with the clients and the IFM teams
• Organised individual who can demonstrate a record of planning and managing work flows
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of high quality service delivery and their impact on this
• The ability to be agile and flexible to meet the needs and demands of the role
• Excellent time management organisation and focus on ability to prioritise and multi task with clear ability to focus on detail