Event Security Officer 0215

Are you looking for a step up in your security career? Are you ready for a new challenge within Events security?

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Events Team here at Wilson James. 2022 sees an action-packed summer ahead so there is guaranteed hours of work. As part of our events team you will be working on many different events across the summertime, these include major sporting events with one based over in South West London and the other is the Commonwealth Games which will be held in East London. Working as part of the events team you will also have the chance to work at film premieres, music events and other locations across London whenever there is a large event on. We are also currently working with one of the largest Exhibition Centres in Europe. This particular site wants to be the “home” of events across the world.

As an Events Security Officer, you will be required to offer the highest level of customer service and have the desire to go “the extra mile” when assisting the general public with any queries they may have. We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible people who have a good baseline knowledge of counter-terrorism and relevant security experience.

What we can offer you:

• £11.50 - £13.16 (this is site-dependent)
• Varied contracts available – zero hours, part-time. full time and annualised (please note what can be offered, will vary depending on contract)
• Access to an industry-leading Employee Benefits Platform offering lifestyle savings and discounts on most high street retailers, a Reward and Recognition programme
• The opportunity to develop your security career with access to training and development programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme that provides a health and wellbeing support service
• As an employer of choice, we focus on wellbeing, training, and career progression
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Venue specific training
• Full access to WJ hub
• Career progression from officer to supervisor
• Our spark supervisor training package

Main Responsibilities 

• To act as a deterrent to unwanted visitors to the events.
• To monitor areas of the event to mitigate theft and anti-social behaviour.
• To lead on incidents if required and to report any suspicious behaviour.
• To monitor the event space for suspicious behaviour/suspect packages.

Essential skills

• SIA -  DS licence
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Demonstrate the ability to think and act quickly in emergencies or under pressure
• Have an ability to deliver succinct and clear verbal and written reports where necessary
• Maintain a high standard of personal presentation

About Wilson James

Wilson James is a leading security, construction logistics and aviation services provider with more than 5,000 employees. With in-depth sector and service expertise, we deliver solutions to clients operating across the Aviation, Construction, Corporate, Energy, Manufacturing, Maritime and Technology industries.

Wilson James provides services to some of the world's most iconic brands. We collaborate. We raise standards. We win awards.
We employ more than 5,000 brilliant people across security, construction logistics and aviation services.

We celebrate diversity. With more than 75 nationalities represented in the Wilson James family, we are a truly inclusive company.
Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis.
For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please see our website.