Security Officer - Rotating Shift

November 30, 2024

Are you searching for a career in Security or already experienced but looking for your next role?

Are you able to work as part of a team and individually?

Do you want to work for a large global organisation that makes a difference to human lives?

If you answered YES, then come and join our growing Security team at Labcorp in Eye, Suffolk.

As a leading contract research organization (CRO), Labcorp provides comprehensive drug development solutions for a range of industries. Labcorp has helped pharmaceutical and biotech companies bring to market 100% of the top 50 best selling drugs. Chances are, you or someone you know has benefitted from a medicine or medical device that Labcorp helped develop.

As a Security Officer at Labcorp you will be required to:

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Learn to provide professional security services and effectively lead during crisis situations
Learn to patrol campus and buildings, monitoring for conditions or situations which pose a risk to the safety/security of people and/or property or are in violation of company policy
Learn to report and take immediate action (per company policy or department SOP) upon observation or awareness of situations posing a risk to Labcorp business, property or personnel
Ensure the integrity and proper operating condition of all installed security systems and reporting abnormal conditions to Supervisor
Document and report all daily activities and incidents in the Security Reporting Database
Learn to monitor PC based monitoring systems and electronic equipment at Security Station (e.g. Security Access Control System, CCTV, Environmental Management and Control systems, and the fire alarm systems - Document and maintain study-related data relating to environmental conditions for Environmental Monitoring Systems.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude and appearance at all times - Check personnel, contractors, service technicians, and vendors for proper authorization to facilities and for contraband
Perform all other duties as assigned

What we need from you:

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent - Ability to read and record information accurately
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft products
Demonstrated quality and customer service skills - Background in security preferred but not essential as full training will be given

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