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South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.
We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.
We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as an Estates Security Officer in our Estates & Facilities Department. Could you be who we are looking for?
About the team/Department you will be joining:
One position is Located at our Pencoed Complex and the other security position is based at our Headquarters in Bridgend.
The successful candidate will assist the Facilities Supervisor working with the day-to-day operations for the Estates Department.
About the role and your key responsibilities:
An opportunity has arisen for a Security officer position at our Pencoed complex. The successful person will provide; 24/7 security cover. A shift pattern of 2 days; 7am to 7pm, 2 nights; 7pm to 7am and 4 days off. The role attracts 20% shift allowance and weekend enhancement.
The second security officer opportunity has arisen within our Headquarters Bridgend complex. The shift pattern on this site is 7:15am to 15:30 and 9:30am to 17:30
What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:
The successful candidate must
- Have security experience, be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft suite applications.
- You must be able to work as a team as well on your own and have the ability to be pro-active and use your initiative, whilst remaining calm and professional if dealing with a confrontational situation.
- To ensure that all visitors and staff are dealt with efficiently, providing an exceptional customer service at all times is essential.
A current valid driving licence is essential to cover lunch breaks in each location.
Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level MV/SC
Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates.
To support the ambition of a diverse workforce, South Wales Place is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify as ethnically diverse.
If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and would like to be considered under the GIS, you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined in the advert and role profile. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV.
IMPORTANT - Please ensure that you record Pencoed or HQ on your application form or if you are interested in both positions, please state Both.
There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more, click here for more information.
If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Adam Hooper 07483 946733 or Helen Hayman on 07837 790793
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