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L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 48,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

About the role:

We are seeking an addition Security Officer to provide physical security cover for all company sites in Tewkesbury and support to contract security providers as part of the callout ‘cascade’ system in the event of an issue/incident when attending to alarm callouts. Additionally, this role will provide support and assistance to the Crypto Security Team.

This role will support our existing Security Officer and work split shifts alongside them to cover business hours (6am – 2pm and 12pm – 8.30pm). Weekend working or extended hours may be occasionally required to support business continuity and cover holiday/sickness within the team, in which case a supplement will be paid to cover this.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Locking and unlocking of company buildings and the operation of security systems, in line with the current security operating procedures.
• Provision of cease work security checks of premises and Protectively Marked holdings contained in those premises – submitting security incident reports where necessary.
• Support to contract security providers for alarm activations in accordance with security officer handbook procedures
• Responsible for providing an internal postal service to the business, ensuring an efficient collection and delivery of internal mail and other company materials across all company site locations.
• Emergency call-out, through the cascade system, in the event of an issue.
• General security duties as specified by the Security Controller to include:
  • Security Patrols
  • Reporting of Security Breaches or Incidents
  • Maintaining the Security Helpdesk
  • Provision of parking spaces for staff
  • Assisting with non-routine events (evacuations, emergency incidents etc.)
  • Escorting of contractors on-site.
  • Deputise for the Security Officer Team Leader during periods of absence.

Experience & Skills:

• Previous experience of working in a security related role
• IT literate and technically competent to control security systems, CCTV and alarm systems
• Good communication skills both written and oral
• Ability to work within a wider team or unaccompanied
• Defence (or similar) industry experience is desirable

More Information

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance relevant to the country of the position. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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