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Security Officer

Employer
Birmingham City Council
Location
Library Of Birmingham
Salary
£20,903 - £27,041 pro rata
Closing date
4 Oct 2021
Reference
BCC002207

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Maintenance and security
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

*** For existing employees this opportunity is being offered as a secondment, subject to eligibility criteria ***

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months - ending 31/09/2022

36.5 hours per week across a range of shifts 24/7 365 days per year

The Library of Birmingham is an iconic and prestigious building open 6 days a week to the public and is a major tourist attraction. The Building was opened in September 2013. We sit at the heart of Birmingham's vibrant city centre and enjoy a large daily footfall of customers from 9 am to 9 pm Monday to Friday and from 11 am to 5 pm on Saturdays.

We operate a wide range of Library Services across numerous floors and public terraces. We have a Cafe and Conferencing and Gala Dinner facilities and host various events throughout the year.   Within the Library sits the Brasshouse Languages School, Children’s and Music, Knowledge and Learning, Business and Archives and Heritage libraries. The Library encompasses a large specialist archives store which holds many rare documents in a specialist environment.

We are looking for a Security Officer on a 12-month fixed term contract basis to support us to deliver the services above safely and securely.

Security at the Library of Birmingham is a critical function for the safety and security of all building occupants;

The team of Security Officers monitor Life Safety Systems in the Control Room for both the Library of Birmingham and our neighbour The REP Theatre including Brasshouse Language school. They respond to fire/intruder alarms, lift entrapment and those relating to equipment condition. 

Security Officers also play a key role front of house in supporting the delivery of library services by controlling customer access and to help provide a safe and secure environment in which to study, read books and much more on a daily basis. Security Officers also provide support for out of hours events such as Gala Dinners.  The security rota operates 24/7 365 days across various shifts including earlies, lates, mornings, mid-shifts and nights protecting safety and security through that presence throughout the year

Key duties include: -

  • Opening and closing the Library of Birmingham
  • Investigating Fire Alarms and liaising with Emergency Services
  • Operating the Fire Evacuation Lift to assist those with PEEPS and GEEPS
  • Delivering First Aid where required to both staff and the public
  • Deal with behavioural standards incidents as per the Public Libraries and Museum Act 1964
  • Monitor CCTV systems and operate cameras and save recordings/snapshots
  • Form part of the library’s counter terrorism response
  • Perform bag searches if required under Government Security levels
  • Undertaking daily patrols of the premises to detect any security issues
  • Triaging customer entry to services arising from any COVID-19 measures such as Test and Trace
  • Ability to foster relationships with Librarian colleagues to support the safe and secure delivery of services
  • Security experience -preferred
  • Good Customer Skills
  • Good understanding of Security Policies and Procedures
  • Security uniform will be provided and must be worn

Security Officers are expected to work flexibly to cover shifts as required

Interviews for this post will take place virtually via video conferencing. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information

For informal enquires please contact Dean Othman, Deputy Manager 0121 303 6747 or email: dean.othman@birmingham.gov.uk

Ref: BCC002207

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken

 

Right to work in the UK documentation will be fully checked for all applicants.  All non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council and must have an approved visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) before any employment offer can be confirmed. Unless they are an EEA or Swiss citizen or their family members, already living in the UK by 31 December 2020, then they will need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) instead.

 

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence using the English Language as required by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016

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Company

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city.

We welcome people from diverse and underrepresented communities and encourage applications from, those with caring responsibilities, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, neurodivergent, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion.   We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

Information for applicants with a disability

We are a proud Disability Confident Employer.  We encourage applicants to disclose disabilities, so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Please contact: 0121 675 7070 option 3 (lines open between 8.45am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday).

If you require an application in an alternative format, such as Braille or you are unable to complete an application form via WMJOBS, please contact bccHR@birmingham.gov.uk. When you have completed your application form this can be returned to bccHR@birmingham.gov.uk or for Braille applications these can be posted to, Recruitment Team, 2nd Floor, 10 Woodcock Street, B7 4BG.

The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. 

There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:

  • A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
  • An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
  • A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
  • A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
  • A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.

We see the Council’s role as providing strategic leadership – that’s being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making.

We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision.  We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.

Birmingham City Council is a Foundation Living wage employer - known as the Birmingham Living Wage. The Birmingham Living Wage, is determined by the Living Wage Foundation on an annual basis by the Centre of Research in Society Polity at Loughborough University. The current rate can be found at: www.livingwage.org.uk.

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0121 675 7070
Location
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham
West Midlands
B2 2XU
United Kingdom

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