Job Title: Security Officer

Band: 4

Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week on a rota basis

Location: Basildon Centre

Permanent Contract

36.25 per week

Basildon Borough Council is embarking on an ambitious transformation journey, driven by our Corporate Plan and the belief that every resident deserves to live in a safe, thriving, and high‑quality environment. Our focus remains firmly on strengthening communities, creating opportunities, and delivering high‑quality public services.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional individual to become part of Basildon’s in-house security Team. The role will be based at the Basildon Centre over a 24 hour day, 7 days a week on a shift system. To be responsible for the opening and securing the premise as required. Being a responsible key holder for the Basildon Centre and additional Corporate and Housing sites. Providing a Bronze level response as per the Basildon Council Emergency Action Plan.

We are looking for individual with the following skill set

Experience in working within Security office
Have valid SIA licence to include CCTV
Experience in monitoring CCTV
Full 3 day First Aid certificate
Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written including the ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences and the ability to acknowledge and adapt style of communication as necessary whilst maintaining good relationships

Have Experience in testing and keeping documentation of but not limited to; fire alarms, building panic attack alarms, generator alarms, lift alarms, toilet alarms, refuge alerter, ability to maintain a record of duties / incidents, completing reports as necessary when required in line with policies and procedure.

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

If you would like to be part of Basildon’s success, please attach and submit your CV and covering letter detailing how you demonstrate the requirements of the role.

Please note:

Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its’ commitment, while implementing a range of policies to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation across all departments.

A Basic DBS is required for this role.

We are proud to be a disability confident employer. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive recruitment, encouraging applications from disabled people and we will guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We value the diversity of our community and aim to have a workforce that reflects this. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures and identities, and are particularly keen to hear from underrepresented groups.

We are proud holders of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award, demonstrating our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community and aligning with the values of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks and clearance.

Please note, if you do not have access to a desktop to apply- computers are available in the Job Centre, Library or our own Customer Service Centre.

Applicants with a hearing or speech impairment can contact us using the Text Relay Service. Dial 18001 followed by the full telephone number as above. Calls are charged at your telecommunications provider's standard rate.

If you have any queries regarding this or any of our roles, please contact Human Resources 01268 208242 or human.resources@basildon.gov.uk.

Good Luck with Your Application.