Opportunities at TCS - Security Guard - Aldershot
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Security GuardTCS Oakhanger – GU35 9JACompetitive salaries plus benefits
Serco are seeking dedicated and professional individuals to join our talent pool for future Security Guard roles. Whether you are an experienced security professional or someone looking to embark on a career in this field, we invite you to express your interest and be considered for upcoming positions.
Reporting to the Senior Security Guard on the TCS contract at MOD Oakhanger, the role will involve undertaking all physical security duties as and when required including patrolling, searching and escorting visitors and contractors and maintaining the integrity of the site.
This role will require you to have excellent attention to detail, time keeping and great customer service skills. If you are interested, register today and take the first step towards a secure future.
Main responsibilities of the role include:
- Act as first line defence to support the TCS site mission.
- Carry out patrols and escort duties as required.
- Carry out vehicle and bag searches as required
- Issue and receipt of keys as appropriate.
- Make reports in the Daily Occurrence Log.
- Issue and receipt of site passes
- Correct operation of site CCTV, IDS, Entry Control systems.
- Liaise with other Site Security personnel and outside agencies as appropriate.
- Assist the training of new security Guards as required.
- Any other duties within scope as required by the Security Manager.
- Act as Fire Warden
What you’ll need to do the role:
- Hold a Security Industry Authority Licence (SIA) – desirable
- Valid UK Full Car driving licence, and be willing to drive company
- vehicles.
- Good Communication skills.
- Experience of working in a secure government environment.
- Conversant with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Hold a current SC Security Clearance.
- Adherence to US (United States) clearance requirements in order to ensure access to US IT systems.
- Hold a valid First Aid at Work Certificate.
What we offer:
- Salary: Competitive salaries and flex allowance for shift
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Holidays: 25 days' annual leave, no bank holiday entitlement
- Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
- Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
- Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
- Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
- Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.