Security Officer

Role overview

Location and schedule

• Work is in person at the site; candidates must live within reasonable travelling distance of Dartford.
• Permanent part-time role, 19 hours per week: Fridays 07:00–15:00, Sundays 15:00–00:30 and Mondays 15:00–00:30.
• Overtime may be required, and reliable travel to the site is expected.

Pay

• Pay is £13.09 per hour.

Qualifications and experience

• SIA Door Supervisor licence and a good working knowledge of security procedures are required.
• Two years of security experience and First Aid Certification are required.
• CCTV licence is preferred; training may be provided to the right candidate.
• Clear written and spoken English is essential for incident reports, public communication, radio use and understanding instructions.
• Microsoft Office familiarity is required; COSHH awareness and cleaning-task knowledge are desirable.
• Candidates should be customer-focused, professional, able to work independently and in a team, and committed to confidentiality and workplace standards.

Duties

• Protect the site, its users and property; prevent unauthorised access and assist visitors.
• Follow site response plans and procedures, patrol regularly, respond to alarms and emergencies, and support fire evacuations.
• Communicate incidents and risks, complete incident reports, monitor CCTV if qualified, and hand over shifts appropriately.
• Escalate significant issues, follow health and safety procedures, use work equipment and computer systems, and complete records accurately.
• Maintain professional customer and working relationships and a safe, presentable working environment.
• Perform first aid duties, assist with furniture moves and operational or caretaking cover, check void units and clean when needed.