Vacant Property Inspection Security Officer

We are seeking a professional dependable and proactive Part-Time Vacant Property Inspection Officer to undertake scheduled property inspections access visits and basic facilities compliance checks across a portfolio of vacant and managed properties.

This is a mobile-based role working 24 hours per week requiring regular travel between sites. The position combines elements of property inspection security monitoring and basic facilities management responsibilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in safeguarding client assets by identifying recording and reporting security risks maintenance issues health and safety concerns and property-related defects.

This is not a traditional security guarding role. Instead it requires an individual who is comfortable working independently while carrying out a blend of security property inspection and facilities-related duties.

Acting as FRGs eyes and ears on site the Vacant Property Inspection Officer will ensure that properties remain secure well monitored and compliant with basic operational requirements. The role requires accurate record keeping attention to detail and the prompt escalation of any issues identified during visits

Contracted Hours: 24 hours per week (Part-Time)

First Response Group is not just a workplace. It is a vibrant community where passion fuels our excellence integrity guides our conduct empowerment shapes our successes and a sense of community binds us together.

First Response Group is committed to encouraging equality diversity and inclusion across our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are a Living Wage Foundation Recognised Service Provider accredited to the Inclusive Employers Standard a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

Conduct scheduled inspections of vacant and managed properties.

Perform weekly fire alarm tests and accurately record results.

Undertake internal and external security inspections of properties.

Inspect doors windows locks gates fencing and other access points for signs of damage attempted intrusion or security vulnerabilities.

Monitor properties for evidence of unauthorised access vandalism theft damage or other incidents.

Facilitate access visits and provide site access to authorised contractors clients and approved personnel.

Check alarm systems and report any faults activations or operational issues.

Carry out routine facilities management and compliance checks as directed.

Perform scheduled emergency lighting flick tests and maintain accurate records of findings.

Conduct visual inspections of fire safety and life-safety equipment within the scope of training and competency.

Identify and report maintenance concerns leaks defects damage or other issues requiring remedial action.

Capture photographs and complete detailed electronic inspection reports following each site visit.

Promptly escalate significant security health and safety maintenance or compliance issues through the appropriate reporting channels.

Liaise effectively with the Control Room Operations Team contractors clients and other stakeholders as required.

Adhere to site-specific assignment instructions risk assessments company policies and safe systems of work.

Ensure company vehicles equipment and assets are used safely responsibly and in accordance with company procedures.

Essential Requirements:

Hold a valid SIA Licence.

Hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Be available to work 24 hours per week.

Be comfortable driving between multiple locations as part of their normal duties.

Be reliable and capable of working independently.

Have good observational skills and attention to detail.

Be able to accurately complete electronic reports and inspection records.

Be comfortable using mobile applications and taking photographic evidence..

Be capable of following detailed site instructions and escalation procedures.

Have a professional and customer-focused approach.

Desirable Experience:

Vacant property inspections.

Mobile security patrols.

Keyholding and alarm response.

Facilities management or property services.

Building or compliance inspections.

Basic property maintenance.