Security Officer
27th January 2019 at 23:55
Interviews - Week commencing 04 February 2019
The Role
We are seeking to recruit a balance of Security Officers across all genders, in order to meet our departmental aim of maintaining a safe, secure and accessible Parliament, free from disruption.
Security Officers are responsible for controlling access to the Parliamentary Estate which will also include searching visitors, vehicles and specified premises to prevent or trace unauthorised articles. The role will also involve maintaining public order so that the business of the House is not disrupted and responding to personal attack and intruder alarms. Prevention and detection of crime is a crucial aspect of the role and post holders may be required to use CCTV to detect unauthorised acts, crime and disorder.
The Person
The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:
- Ability to work as part of a team and build strong, inclusive and co-operative working relationships with individuals at all levels.
- Experience in delivering excellent customer service including meeting the needs of a diverse customer base, being professional and courteous and yet assertive when required.
- Excellent communication skills in order to relay information clearly and concisely to different audiences.
Benefits
Annual leave starting at 30 days pro rata
Civil Service Pension scheme
Interest-free season ticket loan
Discounted membership of the in-house gym
All applications must be submitted on a House of Commons application form
More information on the role and the full criteria can be found on the job description and the eligibility requirements. Please ensure that you have read through both of these documents before applying.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.