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Security Officers Nights

November 19, 2021 | Comments Off on Security Officers Nights

Security Officers (Nights)

Fixed term contract until march initially

Rota 5 on 5 off, either 8pm - 8am or 6pm - 6am

Blenheim Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting UK and international visitors every year. As well as attracting tourists all year round to the palace, park and gardens, Blenheim Palace also provides a venue for numerous special events, including seasonal children's activities, sporting events and iconic fairs, concerts and Christmas markets.

Reporting to our Security Supervisor you will be responsible for ensuring that we have a safe and secure environment for all our visitors, contractors and staff. We are looking for experienced and trained security officers who can work as part of a team, delivering a first class security service and ensuring that we are prepared for all emergencies.

Responsibilities:

  • CCTV system operations.
  • Monitoring our security and safety systems (intrusion detection system, fire detection).
  • Ensuring any systems faults are reported immediately to the Security Supervisor.
  • Maintain all access control to the site.
  • Foot and vehicle patrols to maintain a continual presence.
  • Manage key-holding during out of hours, ensuring all keys are signed out / in at all times.
  • Completing all operational documentation and incident reports.
  • Ensure the serviceability of the vehicles assigned for security vehicle patrolling activities.

We are looking for previous security experience for these roles. This may have been gained in the security industry, the police force or military service. Successful applicants must be able to work shifts, currently working a 5 on / 5 off - 12 hour shift pattern, permanent nights.

What you will also need:

  • A full clean driving licence.
  • High level of physical fitness as the role involves extensive patrols and you'll be working outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • High level of personal and professional standards.
  • Impeccable interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Highly proficient in spoken and written English.
  • Ideally living within appropriate commuting distance of the Palace.
  • A flexible approach, prepared to support team absence / holidays, potentially at short notice.
  • The nature of these roles requires all applicants to undergo successful vetting, including five year employment referencing, DBS checks and credit checks.

What we offer:

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Overtime rate at enhanced rate
  • 33 days annual leave

Please apply with a CV and a cover letter.

By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.

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