Security Officer

Apply now Job no: 556547
Work type: Full time
Site: Redditch
Categories: HR/People
Location: Worcestershire
Salary: Up to £31,000pa commensurate with experience
Business Area: Halfords Support Centre

JOB PURPOSE

To protect the company's property and colleagues by maintaining a safe and secure environment.

JOB CONTEXT

The role is part of the Profit Protection Function, which aims to:

• Provide front of house services and reception duties.
• Proactively protect company property and assets from vandalism, theft, fire, and illegal activity.
• Create a safe, secure, and courteous environment for colleagues and visitors.
• Deliver cost-effective and value-for-money security services.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor and control access at building/site entrances and exits.
• Manage the access control system.
• Monitor CCTV cameras and recording systems.
• Open and secure the site.
• Act as key holder and on-call responder.
• Set and unset alarm systems and interrogate panels.
• Conduct searches of personnel, bags, and vehicles.
• Review CCTV footage to support investigations.
• Investigate incidents of theft and other security breaches.
• Liaise with emergency services, police, ambulance, and fire services.
• Collect statements and evidence for reported incidents.
• Escalate incidents as necessary.
• Respond to emergency situations promptly.
• Patrol the building and perimeter regularly to prevent unauthorized access and other security issues.
• Provide first aid when required.
• Conduct safety audits.
• Induct new colleagues on security procedures.
• Supervise contractors out of hours.
• Act as incident controller during out-of-hours situations.

This role requires close collaboration with Colleague Services, Distribution management, and other support functions.