Security Officer

You will be working as part of a team of security professionals, providing round the clock security, fire and safety of our clients site in Basildon.

Location: Basildon

Hours: 18:00 to 06:00 Fri, Sat & Sun night

Salary: £13.17 per hour

Published: 20-Mar-26

Average weekly hours will be 36 hours per week.

Principal Function

You will be working as part of a team of security professionals, providing round the clock security, fire and safety of our clients site in Basildon.

Duties

• Ensure the safety and security of the site.
• Provide confined space rescue in case of emergency.
• Provide an initial response to incidents of fire, or other emergencies on site.
• Carry out security patrols as required.
• Provide access control on site when manning one of the gate houses.
• Monitor the CCTV system and respond in accordance with site instructions.
• Greeter visitors to the admin building and issue passes as required.
• Key control and audits.
• Answer the switchboard and direct calls as required.
• Make conference room bookings as required.
• Perform security and operational administration functions such as rota preparation, duty covering and other administrative support to the operational team.

Skills, Experience and Abilities Required

• Full and clean driving licence (required for operating site vehicles).
• SIA licence (essential).
• Ability to pass a confined space rescue course.
• Ability to pass fire training.
• Ability to understand and follow method statements, risk assessments and other work instructions.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Physical ability to walk, move, bend and lift as required during the cleaning process.
• Commitment to work within safety rules at all times and report any safety issues or concerns to your line manager.
• Capability to respond to Management and Client requests appropriately.
• Ability to take appropriate action in the event of finding security issues.
• Capacity to report any health and safety concerns.
• Willingness to perform other facilities roles in this position, as part of a wider facilities contract.

Payment

This is an hourly paid role requiring the use of a clocking machine. £13.17 per hour.

How to Apply

Hamton employees are invited to apply for this position by emailing detailing why you are a suitable candidate for this position.