Security Officer

Job Introduction

Security Officers at Sodexo are also protectors and peace-of-mind providers. You will ensure the safety of our customers, staff, their buildings, and assets. Working at {insert location}, no two days are the same and your actions will make a big impact in the everyday. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. 

What you’ll do: 

• Greet staff and visitors and ensure they adhere to the required security protocols 
• Monitoring of CCTV, Access Control, and other protective systems  
• Act as a first-line response to activations & incidents or fault reporting  
• Log and transfer calls, relay messages and provide guidance and advice to visitors, clients, contractors, and staff 
• To carry out regular patrols throughout the shift 

What you bring: 

• Ability to interact with employees, contractors, consultants, visitors, and management as well as local police and fire authorities  
• A full current driving license 
• Excellent communication and awareness skills 
• Experience in working in a similar role 
• Knowledge of security techniques and site and local emergency procedures 

What we offer:  

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:  

• Flexible and dynamic work environment  
• Competitive compensation  
• Access to ongoing training and development programs   
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company  
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied  

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!  

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

Role Responsibility

• Ad-hoc support for our security operations
• Regular Bag Searches
• Ensuring buildings, valuables or people are safe and secure
• Patrolling, securing and monitoring premises, sometimes with the aid of closed circuit television (CCTV), Internal and External
• Supervising the door for a large organisation
• Supporting with Reception Duties
• Supporting with Laundry Duties
• Supporting in the Reception shop
• Health and Safety and Evacuation procedures

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to provide a friendly and professional service at all times.
• Good IT knowledge is key,
• You must be flexible and available to work on a varied shift pattern which will include nights and weekends.

Package Description

• 73.50 hour per week
• 3 weeks on 3 weeks off - Nightshift
• £15.73 per hour
• Transport from Aberdeen to Shetland Provided 
• Health and wellness support, Such as eyecare and 24hr GP 
• Cycle to work scheme available post probation (3 months)
• Company pension scheme by Legal and General
• Employee assistance program with counseling and life advice supports
• Full protective uniform supplied
• Training, development, and progression opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme 
• Online Recognition Scheme and 100's of discounted online/High Street retailers (Reward Hub)

About the Company

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins.  We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.

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.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.