Security Officer

Join us and help deliver the exceptional, every day.
-Since 1987, Mitie's 68,000 employees, have been serving companies and communities across the world. We're the UK's leading facilities management company. Our clients range from banks to retailers, hospitals to schools, and critical government sites. We make a positive difference to millions of people, every day, and we're very proud of this. Join us and together there's no limit to what we can achieve.
Mitie has a great opportunity for Security Officers to join our business at an exciting time.
Rate of pay: £10.42/hour.
Shift Pattern: Monday, Wednesday 9pm - 6am & Saturday, Sunday days 12hrs shift
Main Duties:
Operations
-You must be confident when dealing with members of the public and able to react to any situation that may arise and support in the escalation or de-escalation of any situation.
-Have a professional manner when dealing with all staff members and visitors to ensure correct access authorisation levels are achieved.
-Can work in a high pace and high-risk environment.
-You must spot and stop all suspicious sightings or potential criminal activity and retain full control until the arrival of emergency services.
-You must record, report and escalate all sightings and arrests on a regular basis.
-Comply with assignment instructions and workplace risk assessments.
-Ensure site access control policies and procedures are adhered to.
-Be always alert and aware regarding your own Health and Safety and the safety of others.
-Be vigilant always when on site and report and escalate any concerns as appropriate.
-Report immediately any accident or incident inclusive of any near miss occurrences.
- Always ensure that you wear the issued uniform and PPE.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
-Undertake and pass vetting and (including meeting 5 years checkable work history and 5-year Minimum Residency Criteria)
-Valid SIA Licence.
-You will need to be a team player with an enthusiastic attitude.
-Be able to work on own initiative.
-Similar Security experience desirable.
-Flexible approach to work to suit the business needs.
-Ability to go above and beyond to support the client.
-Excellent communication skills are required both written and verbal.
-Understand the Health and Safety at Work Act, relevant Criminal, Civil Law and Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
-All necessary training will be provided.
Mitie is a great place to work, so here's what you can expect to receive from us;
-Personal development opportunities - includes apprenticeships
-Cycle to work - various windows throughout the year
-Life Assurance
-Pension
-Salary Finance - includes advice, loans, consolidation of loans and advance
-Share schemes - including Free Shares and SAYE
-Free Virtual GP
-Free flu vaccinations
-Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
-Discounted Gym membership
-Employee & Partner discounts within High Street Retailers and Supermarkets
-Wellness programmes
What we are looking for
-Previous Security Experience
-SIA License
Note: This job description is intended as a guide.
Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.
Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000 - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
Since 1987, Mitie's 68,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.
Join our Mitie Team.
Together our diversity makes us stronger.