Security Officer

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Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

This role is in support of Cencora's third party logistics service in Europe operating through our Alloga business.

Join our team at Cencora Alloga, a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people and animals.

Job Purpose:

To ensure compliance and adherence to the physical and administrative processes relating to security, loss prevention, and HSE service provision within the Alloga UK campus. The Security Officer will maintain both general and site-specific security measures effectively.

Salary: £12.40 per hour for 39 hours, then £18.32 per hour for 9 hours

Working Hours: 48 hours per week (4 days on, 4 days off)

Shift Patterns: Day and night shifts (6am-6pm and 6pm-6am)

Shift Enhancement: Available for night shifts

Overtime: Paid at time and a half (£18.60 per hour) and double time (£24.80 per hour)

DBS Check: Required

Security Officer Reports to: Head of Security & Loss Prevention

Direct Reports: None

Responsibilities:

Support the effective provision of security and loss prevention services across the Alloga UK campus.

Ensure all activities align with the Company's HSE policies and standards.

Report all accidents and near misses to management immediately.

Operate competently within a static gatehouse environment, including duties such as access control, booking deliveries/collections, temperature monitoring, logging information, traffic marshalling, incident control, and advising/enforcing HSE/PPE compliance for drivers and visitors.

Maintain the site's physical security at all times through regular internal and external patrols, proactive use of the CCTV system, and monitoring of alarm and fire suppression systems.

Facilitate out-of-hours access for warehouses containing CD vaults to support Duty Manager tasks.

Assist with loss prevention tasks, including staff/vehicle searches, targeted surveillance, and submitting accurate reports for line manager review.

Investigate security breaches and incidents related to trespass, vandalism, assault, theft, and alarm activations, creating accurate reports for the "Prime" database.

Adapt to new tasks and duties as assigned by the security operation, executing them professionally and efficiently.

Implement loss reduction initiatives and directives in line with business needs.

Maintain operational knowledge of security systems, including CCTV, intruder alarms, fire alarms, and temperature-controlled systems.

Provide coverage for all operational hours, including days, nights, weekends, Bank Holidays, and site lockdowns.

Maintain confidentiality regarding all matters within the department, disclosing information only at the express request of a senior manager.

Carry out reasonable requests as determined by Alloga UK Management.

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What we are looking for:

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Proven ability to work independently and unsupervised

Excellent customer care skills

Proficient with PC applications

Smart and well-presented appearance

Ability to operate under pressure while delivering excellent service

Confident in professional communication with all departments

Loyal and trustworthy

Understanding of teamwork

Willingness to support shift overtime cover as per business needs

Key Working Relationships:

Head of Security & Loss Prevention

Facilities Manager

HSE team

Knowledge:

Ideally possess a security industry-related qualification

IT/PC literate

Understanding of legislation relating to PACE, GDPR 2017, data protection, and basic HSE

Sound working knowledge of GDP

Confident in operating CCTV systems, two-way radios, and landline telephones

Trained in all relevant SOPs within three months of appointment

What Cencora offers Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details This role is in support of Cencora's third party logistics service in Europe operating through our Alloga business.

Join our team at Cencora Alloga, a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people and animals.

Job Purpose:

To ensure compliance and adherence to the physical and administrative processes relating to security, loss prevention, and HSE service provision within the Alloga UK campus. The Security Officer will maintain both general and site-specific security measures effectively.

Location: Derby DE21 - Alloga UK AP8

Salary: £12.40 per hour for 39 hours, then £18.32 per hour for 9 hours

Working Hours: 48 hours per week (4 days on, 4 days off)

Shift Patterns: Day and night shifts (6am-6pm and 6pm-6am)

Shift Enhancement: Available for night shifts

Overtime: Paid at time and a half (£18.60 per hour) and double time (£24.80 per hour)

DBS Check: Required

Security Officer Reports to: Head of Security & Loss Prevention

Direct Reports: None

Responsibilities:

• Support the effective provision of security and loss prevention services across the Alloga UK campus.
• Ensure all activities align with the Company's HSE policies and standards.
• Report all accidents and near misses to management immediately.
• Operate competently within a static gatehouse environment, including duties such as access control, booking deliveries/collections, temperature monitoring, logging information, traffic marshalling, incident control, and advising/enforcing HSE/PPE compliance for drivers and visitors.
• Maintain the site's physical security at all times through regular internal and external patrols, proactive use of the CCTV system, and monitoring of alarm and fire suppression systems.
• Facilitate out-of-hours access for warehouses containing CD vaults to support Duty Manager tasks.
• Assist with loss prevention tasks, including staff/vehicle searches, targeted surveillance, and submitting accurate reports for line manager review.
• Investigate security breaches and incidents related to trespass, vandalism, assault, theft, and alarm activations, creating accurate reports for the "Prime" database.
• Adapt to new tasks and duties as assigned by the security operation, executing them professionally and efficiently.
• Implement loss reduction initiatives and directives in line with business needs.
• Maintain operational knowledge of security systems, including CCTV, intruder alarms, fire alarms, and temperature-controlled systems.
• Provide coverage for all operational hours, including days, nights, weekends, Bank Holidays, and site lockdowns.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all matters within the department, disclosing information only at the express request of a senior manager.
• Carry out reasonable requests as determined by Alloga UK Management.

.

What we are looking for:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to work independently and unsupervised
• Good telephone etiquette
• Excellent customer care skills
• Proficient with PC applications
• Smart and well-presented appearance
• Ability to operate under pressure while delivering excellent service
• Confident in professional communication with all departments
• Loyal and trustworthy
• Understanding of teamwork
• Willingness to support shift overtime cover as per business needs

Key Working Relationships:

• Head of Security & Loss Prevention
• Facilities Manager
• HSE team
• Operational departments
• Drivers (Alloga UK & External)
• Couriers

Knowledge:

• Ideally possess a security industry-related qualification
• IT/PC literate
• Understanding of legislation relating to PACE, GDPR 2017, data protection, and basic HSE
• Sound working knowledge of GDP
• Confident in operating CCTV systems, two-way radios, and landline telephones
• Trained in all relevant SOPs within three months of appointment

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