Corporate Security Officer / Receptionist

Corporate Security Officer / Receptionist Vigilant Security

Location: On site / Chelmsford, UK

Job type: Permanent / Full-time

Sector and subsector: Security General

Hourly Fixed salary: £13.51

Vigilant Security is offering an exciting opportunity for a security professional to join our expanding team, working with client in Chelmsford.

Scope: This is a Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30 with occasional overtime shifts. Pay rate £13.51 per hour.

The post holder (should hold a valid SIA License) will be responsible for maintaining the day to day security / reception requirements at a strategically important site, maintaining a corporate image and high standards of professionalism.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide a prompt, polite and warm welcome to all visitors.
• Anticipate clients' needs/problems before they arise and ensure their expectations are met and exceeded each day.
• Be seen as a visible customer focused professional greeting and engaging with visitors.
• Provide a consistent professional service at all times.
• Communicate visitor/client arrivals to the relevant person promptly.
• Maintain a high security awareness at all times.
• Undertake patrols and inspections in accordance with management instructions.
• Proficient use of relevant communications equipment will require the candidate to have good communication skills.
• Ensure all H&S policies are adhered to.
• Ensure that no unauthorised persons are permitted in prohibited areas.
• Issue visitor passes using agreed processes and procedures.
• Maintain an accurate record of any incidents that occur.

What We Are Looking For

• Professional, highly driven, flexible, enthusiastic, proactive, self motivated team player.
• Smart and confident.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Clear, concise and confident communication skills which are customer service orientated with a very keen eye for detail.
• Maintain and practice a high degree of confidentiality at all times.
• Computer literate.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to be vetted back 5 years or since leaving compulsory education.
• Provide support to the wider when required.

About us

Vigilant Security covers a range of security related services including manned guarding, mobile patrols and keyholding. We currently employ 1,200 members of staff across the UK and pride ourselves on delivering seamless service to our clients.

We are Investors in People Gold accredited and believe that we are only as good as the people we employ, so staff welfare, support and development, is an absolute priority for us. We ensure our staff from the outset are given the skills required to be competent.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.