Data Centre Security Officers

ICTS are looking for reliable and technology savvy Security Officers to ensure the security and safety of premises and people amongst the sites of our Data Centre client in the Welwyn Garden City area.

You'll be required to work a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern working 12-hour shifts encompassing both day and night shift.

ICTS are rapidly becoming the number one Security provider for Data Centres in the UK, and are the number one payer for Data Centre Security Officers in the UK. Your wages will reflect that with a competitive wage compared to local Data Centres.

An experienced Security Officer, you will carry out a range of duties in a modern and fast paced environment, including:

• Managing access control for buildings and car-parks - for employees, visitors, and contractors.
• Patrolling the buildings, car parks, and grounds to deter and detect problems.
• Checking and challenging ID passes with a professional and friendly approach.
• De-activating and activating alarms, and unlocking and locking buildings, rooms, external barriers and gates to ensure that no unauthorised personnel or hazards are on site.
• Fire, security and building systems monitoring, including CCTV.
• Identifying and reporting Health & Safety issues and carrying out first aid if necessary.
• Responding to customer requests and queries
• Maintaining records including incident reports using computer- and paper-based systems

An SIA Door Supervision (DS) or Security Guarding (SG) license is essential, and to succeed in this role you will also need:

• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Experience in a customer-facing role, ideally in security
• Five years' checkable history and references
• To pass a criminal records check (CRC) to the required standards

The following would also be useful, but are not essential:

• SIA Public Space Surveillance (PSS) (CCTV) licence
• First Aid qualification
• Experience in a similar role

Full training, uniform and health and safety equipment are provided, and you will also have access to:

• Personal Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance Scheme
• Discount shopping platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Established in 1987, ICTS specialises in the provision of integrated security and customer services within the most demanding environments. ICTS works with major public attractions, leisure, financial, retail, public sector, transport and government bodies. We take our commitment to principles of fairness and mutual respect for people of all faiths and cultures seriously and we expect our employees to do the same.

ICTS UK & Ireland is a security solution provider driven by innovation and technology. We specialise in the integration of security personnel, technology, canine and consultancy services. During the past 33 years, we have built an outstanding reputation on quality of service and commercial integrity. Working in some of the most dynamic and high-profile environments, ICTS provides bespoke solutions to meet client needs. Our Story ICTS UK & Ireland is a subsidiary of ICTS Europe Group. With over 16,000 employees in 22 countries, the ICTS Group is able to cater to the needs of local and global clients. Our expertise, stemming from the early concepts of aviation security, has expanded to new high-risk, high-profile sectors such as high-tech and high-end corporate environments as well as the Healthcare and Logistics/Distribution sectors. Our Unique Culture A culture of staff engagement is what underpins our values and exemplary service delivery. This culture is an integral part of ICTS' business strategy. We believe it is a vital component in the creation of a professional and effective security force. Our personnel work with integrity and are equipped with the skills and tools that enable them to deliver the best possible services to our clients and the communities in which they operate. A clear and supportive management structure, together with advanced and accredited training programmes, allows employees to develop professional security careers within ICTS. Our investment in personnel creates an environment where people feel valued and trusted.