Security Officer

  • Dyson
  • Malmesbury, Wiltshire
  • Sep 24, 2022
Full time Government

Job Description

About Us

Our Security team protects our unique technology, which is what sets us apart from the competition. It takes years to develop and is our most precious asset so it's essential we keep it secret. The team provides a safe environment, safe communication and safe travel for Dyson people as we continue to grow fast and become more global.

Based at our Malmesbury campus you will also be working across our Hullavington and Bristol sites. Malmesbury is our main location in the UK, home to thousands of colleagues across our global Research, Design and Development centre and a base for many of our advanced engineering teams. It's also a global hub for Dyson's creative and support teams. You will also benefit from a free gym, on-site hair salon, coffee bars and cafés serving free hot drinks and lunches, and a variety of spaces for Dyson people.

About The Role

This is a full-time position working Monday - Friday on 10-hour shifts, starting between 6am and midday. You will be:

Supporting front-of-house services to create an efficient visitor and VIP experience

In some higher security buildings, you will act as Reception, out of hours across the site or as directed

Controlling and monitoring physical access

Conducting internal, external, perimeter, car park and other ad-hoc patrols

Operating and monitoring a working Monitoring Centre and CCTV system

Administering and running a card access control system

Providing a "first response" to incidents and acting as Chief Fire Marshall at incident control points for fire register consolidation

Acting as a mobile response for off-site locations

Supporting investigations ensuring a chain of evidence integrity

When required conducting searches of employees, bags, vehicles, transit cases and other containers

Supporting events, functions, and other gatherings

Perform first aid and / or CPR as required

About you

As an experienced Security Officer who is keen to develop your career, you will have:

At least a year's experience in a Commercial Security Officer role

An SIA Door Supervisor qualification or Close Protection License

A Full Driving License

An appropriate standard of fitness to conduct up to 12 hrs on shift and the ability to move unaided across the sites; including lifts, staircases and uneven ground

Basic computer skills with experience in using Microsoft Office applications and database packages

The ability to deal tactfully, calmly and effectively with a wide range of issues

The ability to work as part of a large team with a Gold Standard ambition

The flexibility to cover open shifts as required and able to embrace strategic change

A good attention to detail and able to prioritise workload in a fast-changing environment

You may also have, but it's not essential:

HSE qualification

First Aid and Defibrillation qualified (or willing to be trained)

SIA CCTV Licence

Benefits

Financial

Performance related bonus scheme

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance

Discounts on Dyson machines and retail discounts

Free bus travel to and from campus (from Bristol, Chippenham and Swindon)

Lifestyle

27 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)

Free on-site lunches, fruit and hot drinks

Free on-site sports centre, gym, hair-salon, lifestyle assist (concierge)

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Ability to purchase additional holiday

Health

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme, digital GP, prescription service, fertility treatment support