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• How many Contract Manager (Security Services) jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 3021 Contract Manager (Security Services) jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Contract Manager (Security Services) do?

  Security consultants and managers provide security services to clients and individuals that help them prevent, plan and mitigate threats such as terrorism, espionage, theft and violence to their organisation; this includes the buildings, operations and employees. They ensure security for people, such as customers, employees and company’s assets either fixed, movable, machines, vehicles, or real state.

  Tasks required include:

  • Examines, weighs and counts goods imported by ship or aircraft, ensures that the declared value of goods is satisfactory, and that duties and taxes have been paid.
  • Examines passports, visas, work permits and other immigration documents, and allows or refuses entry into the UK.
  • Maintains revenue control at breweries, tobacco factories and other premises where dutiable goods are manufactured, processed or stored.
  • Visits racecourses, greyhound stadiums and betting shops to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
  • Broadcasts information on weather and maritime conditions, monitors shipping and provides instruction to navigators.
  • Receives distress messages, alerts other appropriate rescue services and participates in search and rescue operations.
  • Photographs, fingerprints and undertakes other forms of forensic examination at the scene of a crime.
  • Analyses security requirements, advises clients, and develops, monitors and improves security measures.
  • Supervises and assigns duties to security and detection staff.
  • Investigates crimes, including fraud, trading practices and the private affairs of individuals.

• What are the entry requirements for a Contract Manager (Security Services)?

  These posts have varying entry requirements. Some posts require no academic qualifications whereas others require GCSEs/S grades and/or relevant practical experience. Entry to some occupations is followed by periods of assessed probationary training and professional examinations.