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We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Operations Team:

Your role will be to support the team in making Hampton Court Palace a safe and secure place to work and visit, providing a professional, responsive, and vigilant security presence on site.

Tasks will include:

Control Room operations
Controlling pedestrian and vehicle access to the Palace
Monitoring CCTV and alarm systems
Responding to any escalated security incidents
Proactive patrolling throughout the buildings and grounds
Responding to fire alarm activations
Providing a safe and secure environment for visitors and staff

Applicants should have proven security experience in a similar role. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic security principles and an understanding of CCTV/Alarm and Fire systems. Evidence of skills development (SIA Training, Security Courses) is advantageous as is recent experience in dealing with emergency situations.

You will also be comfortable using technical systems and MS Office (Word and Excel). The role requires a good level of communication skills, verbal and written, for example for the maintaining of daily logs. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate self-motivation, self-development, reliability, and the ability to work alone as well as part of a team. A full driving licence is also required.

Security Officer Days/Nights: this position will involve working a day/night shift pattern of 2-day shifts with a 12-hour shift pattern from 06.30 to 18.30 followed by 2-night shifts with a 12-hour shift pattern from 18.30 to 06.30 for an average of 39.375 hours per week. Please also note that you will work across one team for the 4 days.

Closing date: Applications will be continually monitored and once a suitable number have been received, the position will be closed