- S24-463 Security Officer (LC3)

Applications are invited for the post of Security Officer within Estates and Facilities Management Division based at Hutton Headquarters.

The Security staff are, by their location the first point of contact for guests approaching Lancashire Headquarters. Therefore, the impression given by those officers is the first impression those visitors receive of Lancashire Constabulary, tending to form in them their impression of the force, which if it is a negative impression may taint any subsequent dealings that they may have during their visit. As such it is essential that Security staff are smart in their appearance and have good interpersonal skills giving an impression of an effective efficient force.

The list below although not exhaustive details the day-to-day responsibilities for Security staff whist engaged on duty: -

Control of access to the HQ site, ensuring all staff and visitors have the correct authorisation to enter.

Administer the issue of site keys ensuring that they are only issued to authorised personnel.

Administer the issue of pool, Hire and operational vehicles.

Administer the issue of the Sports and Social Minibuses.

Maintain the property log relating to property left at the gatehouse.

Administer post that is left at the Gatehouse both incoming and outgoing.

Compilation of access and alarm codes.

Maintain a register of foot patrols carried out on site including the satellite sites at Lindle Lane (Nights only).

Conduct a lock / unlock patrol (Nights only).

Conduct a reception service for guests to site both at the weekend and after 17:00hrs on weekdays. To include the issue of accommodation keys.

Manage and control both vehicle and foot traffic on the arrival and departure of helicopters to and from site.

Respond to both Intruder and Fire alarms activated on site (including the reactivation of boilers following a fire alarm activation).

Respond to request for first aid on site.

The successful candidate will be required to work in accordance with the attached rota.

Please note, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass RV Vetting.

Further details of the requirements and duties of the post can be found on the attached Role Profile.

Candidates applying for Lancashire Constabulary should be aware that the use of online 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) systems such as ChatGPT to generate application answers is NOT permitted, any candidate found to have submitted an application form using online 'AI' software to generate answers will be removed from the recruitment process with immediate effect. This may result in future applications with the Constabulary also being rejected, based on integrity. Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS VACANCY IS FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER 2024 AT 10AM.