Residential Security Officer | Virginia Water

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure premises are secure, follow the required security processes, and make frequent patrols
• Monitor electronic security systems and respond appropriately to alarms or other indications
• Complete safety inspections to identify and report hazards by using fully developed procedures
• Complete task-specific checklists at regular intervals - entering data, and ensuring logs are always up to date
• Greet and validate visitors, contractors/vendors or deliveries coming to the properties and occasionally escort visitors, contractors/vendors or delivery people while they are on the property;
• With the appropriate protocol and etiquette, be able to interact with the clients and guests in an appropriate fashion
• Provide initial response and care for medical emergencies
• Support private event security through validating attendees, controlling access, monitoring for safety hazards and responding to needs
• Accurately document work activities and events; and
• Work with Executive Assistants to ensure logistics are safe and timely.

Entry Requirements

1. SIA License
2. Up to date First Aid (paediatric First Aid would be an added advantage)
3. Valid driver’s license
4. Two years of security and protective operations experience – military, security officer and law enforcement woudl be considered ideal backgrounds
5. Appropriate physical fitness, including the ability to stand for long periods (>2 hours) and walk long distances (>2 miles)
6. Work a variety of days and hours, including nights and weekends, at the discretion of Management
7. Fluent in English, with excellent written and oral communication skills
8. A good working knowledge of best practice security standards and procedures
9. Professional appearance and demeanour in order to interact with clients/guests (customer service and client relation skills), and
10. Integrity, thoroughness and preparedness.