Reception Security Officer (Office Tower)

The gate at an office tower in Rosslyn is the first line of safety, and you would be standing at it. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

You'll report in Rosslyn. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Write every incident and shift change in the occurrence book (OB)
• Check visitors' IDs and capture them on the visitor app or in the gate register
• Keep the guardhouse clean and the OB up to date for the relieving officer
• Search vehicles and bags leaving the site when company policy requires it
• Hand out and collect contractor access cards
• Patrol the perimeter on a set route and scan checkpoint tags

• Clear, neat handwriting for the OB and registers
• PSIRA registration at Grade C or higher, paid up to date
• Clean criminal record
• Able to work 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends
• Physically fit for foot patrols
• Speaks and writes basic English

• Firefighting or evacuation training
• First-aid Level 1 certificate

• Uniform, boots and winter jacket issued
• Paid night-shift allowance under the security sector rules
• Provident fund contributions
• Chance to be upgraded to Grade B with training

• Make sure your PSIRA fees are paid. A lapsed registration gets your CV thrown out, even if you have years of experience.
• Arrive for the interview in neat clothes with your certificates in a plastic sleeve. It shows the discipline they want.