Security Manager

Job Introduction

To be responsible for the efficient and effective day to day running of the security operation at Richmond American University. To provide a safe and secure environment in support of excellent people care and leaving people with a good impression of the security service.

Role Responsibility

· Manage the security team shift rota and assist with drafting the rotas into TimeGate.

· Organise and oversee the day-to-day work of the Security Officers.

· Induct new security staff.

· Oversee the ID card and door lock system with special responsibility for setting up cards for new employees

· Monitor and review Incident Reports completed by the Security Officers.

· Check emails and make sure requests and information are communicated to the security team.

· Responsibility for Initial Response Emergency Contact call cover if required. Rota to be agreed with the Security Manager.

· Undertake regular patrols of the site with the security team.

· Provide a first point of call for visitors and contractors to the Mega Labs and issue visitor/contractor badges and log visitors/contractors entering and leaving the main buildings.

· issue visitors ID cards.

· Respond to emergencies and take appropriate action in accordance with the Mega Labs processes.

· Assist with the conservation of energy and turn off unnecessary lights and equipment whilst on patrol.

· Monitor CCTV screens and take appropriate action as required, control and monitor issue of keys.

· Provide a telephone answering service, respond to telephone enquiries and forward calls.

· Communicate with Staff, Visitors and Contractors regarding enquiries, incidents, and emergencies.

· Check fire exits, fire doors and fire appliances.

· Undertake fire alarm functional tests alongside with Mega Labs teams.

· Undertake weekly emergency lighting tests and inspections.

· Perform additional duties as assigned by the General Services Manager

· Adhere to and promote the Mega Labs Health and Safety policies and procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

§ To deliver a consistent level of service, within the Company's standards, to the contract

§ SIA Licence holder

§ Have a sound knowledge of Security techniques

§ Fully understands the Site and local Emergency procedures.

§ Understanding of the computer systems in operation within the security section.

§ Understanding of the CCTV system in operation.

§ Understanding of all alarm systems.

§ Understands the need to maintain diplomatic silence.

§ Understands the need to display an official but courteous manner at all times.

Desirable

§ Working Knowledge of BS7858:2013

§ CCTV Licence

§ First Aid

Package Description

Upto £36,000 Depending on Experience +  Benefits 

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.  

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. 

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process