Part Time Security Officer (J008)

REFERENCE: J008

At YEM, safety is at the heart of what we do. We provide a secure environment for our employees and customers. Our security team plays a vital role in safeguarding our assets and ensuring everyone feels protected.

As a security officer, you usually work in a team to ensure the safety of your location, the people working there, and any valuables that are on site. You carry out active patrols in all weathers, maintain access controls for vehicles and foot traffic, and operate monitoring equipment. You are one of the public faces of your organisation, and you maintain its reputation by greeting staff and visitors politely and with authority.

As a security officer, your duties would depend on where you are working, but in general, would cover the following:

– Conducting regular patrols of the site, checking that all the entrances and windows are secure and that any perimeter fencing is not broken.
– Monitoring site surveillance cameras and other security systems, responding to suspicious activities and alarms or dispatching your teammates to the location.
– Guarding gates and entrances, checking identification if it is required, and operating search equipment.
maintaining logs of people entering and leaving the site, as well as creating reports for patrols and daily incidents.
– Responding to incidents and act to calm disturbances. You could be called on to detain intruders or to restrain troublemakers.

Responsibilities:

As a Security Officer, you’ll need to:

• Inspecting and patrolling premisses regularly.
• Installing security systems and controls.
• Monitoring surveillance cameras and reporting suspicious behaviour.
• Communicating with law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency medical personnel.
• Monitoring public access and ensuring the security of all personnel and visitors.
• Responding to alarms and analysing security footage.
• Investigating suspicious behaviour, incidents, and security breaches.
• Apprehending trespassers and perpetrators.
• Adhering to company policies and legal regulations.
• Maintaining an activity log and preparing surveillance reports.
• Outstanding surveillance and observation skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgement.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of public safety, security operations, and procedures.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations.
• Strong reporting skills.
• Trained in First Aid and self-defence.
• Valid SIA Licence

Please note; As a Security Officer you will need to have a valid SIA Licence in order to apply for this post.