Security Officer

Welsh Parliament
Cardiff
6 months ago
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Job summary

The Welsh Parliament is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its people. Commonly known as the Senedd, it makes laws for Wales, agrees Welsh taxes and holds the Welsh Government to account.

The security department is an integral part of the Senedd. As a Security Officer you will be responsible for the safety and security to all those who visit or work at the Senedd.�

You will also be the first point of contact for Senedd Members, Senedd Members� Support Staff, Commission staff and other persons who work at or visit the Senedd estates.� The estate includes the Senedd, Tŷ Hywel, the Pierhead and satellite offices in other areas of Wales as well as any integral car parking areas and immediate surrounding areas.

The Senedd welcomes visitors all year round, attracting up to as many as 250,000 visitors�annually. People come to the Senedd to experience a tour, take in one of our many events, and exhibitions, and to watch debates and committees.�

We attract tourists travelling from overseas, school visits, as well as charities and VIP guests, such as the Royal family, Ambassadors and major sports homecoming events. We are open 6 days a week allowing visitors the opportunity to explore the public spaces of these iconic buildings during opening hours.

We�re looking for highly-motivated individuals to join our large team. You don�t need experience in similar roles, and a full training programme will be provided upon appointment. If you can work collaboratively, have sound judgement and are able to act decisively and responsibly in a very busy environment then we want to hear from you!

Job description

Security officers are responsible for striking the balance between providing a first class customer service role, along with necessary skills to protect the people, property and equipment within the estate.� The responsibilities include:

Welcoming all visitors to the Senedd estate and working in close operation with other front facing staff;

Maintaining vigilance at all times when conducting guarding duties, controlling entry points to the various estates, and regularly conducting internal and external visibility patrols;

Investigating, challenging and reporting all suspicious persons, behaviour and items on the Senedd estate;

Operating and monitoring the Senedd�s CCTV system, radio communications system and alarms systems;

Operating X-Ray scanners, metal detector archways and hand-wands, remote lock-down and vehicle barrier systems;

Support the Senedd�s business and functions including providing an ushering and messenger service during plenary sessions and committees, supervision of public galleries and raising and lowering of official flags when requested;

Facilitation of additional security measures during key visits and events, such as VIP tours and meetings, high profile functions and media related activity;

Working closely with the Senedd�s Policing Unit and other security services;

Reaction to and investigation of alarms and implementation of evacuation, emergency management and business continuity procedures where required;

Supervision of the estates car parking facilities.

-� ��� ����������� ���operation of barriers,

-���� conducting security sweeps of vehicles, ,

-���� escorting, directing visitors and contractors to reserved parking.

Log all security information accurately to allow incident reports to be produced;

Conducting lock-down procedures and securing all facilities including the management of all keys and access control measures out-of-hours;

Be willing to undertake adhoc training or work from home should Senedd business dictate.

Person specification

Successful candidates will be provided with security specific training in order to carry out their duties.�

They will be required to carry out their duties both inside (at times in a controlled environment) and outside the buildings, standing and patrolling for long periods of time, in all weathers.

Appointment will be conditional subject to meeting the following criteria;

Full colour vision � for the monitoring of X-Ray scanning equipment and CCTV. Completing basic audiometry (hearing) assessment. Ability to wear Personal Protection Equipment. (This will be provided and it is a requirement to wear the full uniform provided at all times when on duty.) Appointment of successful candidates is subject to an enhanced criminal records check, security clearance to Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) level, and a medical assessment undertaken by our occupational health nurse.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �23,781, Welsh Parliament contributes �6,889 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an employer contribution of

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