Security Officer

ResponsibilitiesReports on all incidents, raises them to the immediate supervisor and follow through until such time as they are handed overMonitors and manages the entrance onto the property of all personnel and restricts access to those unauthorized to do so and reports any such attempted breachesMonitors, manages, and controls access of all vehicles onto the property and restricts and reports any attempted breaches by unauthorized vehicles The issuing and collection of all keysThe issuing and collection of Security passes and ensures the safekeeping of any identification retained from as depositsComplete visitors/contractors’ logbooksVerify and file Property Removal AuthorizationControls access and egress into any specific areas identified at sensitive duty postsMonitor for and divert any unregistered guests to receptionTogether with relevant front office colleagues monitors and controls traffic movement within the propertyControl unauthorized parking to ensure parking only in designated areasAll related registers and logbooks are maintainedAll reports are completed in GSIICS and are updated as and when requiredCrowd Control measures are adopted wherever requiredManage and execute responsibilities within GSOMTo be proactive always and report any incidents either actual or suspicious to the relevant supervisorTo act upon any information received or incident witnessed to ensure the safety and security of all parties is maintained and the protection of the asset is not compromisedHave a full understanding of the departmental policies and procedures and be knowledgeable with all updates and revisions as publishedConduct full Security and fire, life safety patrols of the property as directed and record and report all defects and irregularities through the correct channelsEnsure all lost and found property is handed in for recording and storage in a timely mannerEnsure that pending duties with related information are handed over to the Supervisor at the end of each shiftBe aware of and enforce all policies related to the specific posting where the officer is working (EG policy on contractor access)Escalate incidents to the appropriate person or department as the situation requiresPatrolling should be conducted at every postPerforms other duties as assigned by Director of SecurityTo carry out any other reasonable duties as required by ExCom or the Director of SecuritySkills & QualificationsSIRA approved Security guard courseSIRA Security guard licenseHigh school certificate or equivalentMinimum 1-year experience in hospitality securityAbility to understand effective approaches of communication with different individuals.Able to communicate clearly with peers and superiors.Knowledge of firefighting equipmentKnowledge of CCTV operationFirst aid trainedKnowledge of handling emergency situations and evacuationsVery good verbal and written communication skills in English.Verbal and written communication skills in Arabic or other languages are preferred.