Security Officer

Security Officer – Bristol (Full-Time, DV Clearance Required)

Location:

Bristol (with occasional support in Gloucester)

Contract Type:
Full-Time

Security Clearance:
Developed Vetting (DV) required

About The Role

Join our dedicated security team in Bristol and play a vital role in safeguarding our site, protecting assets, and ensuring a safe environment for staff and visitors. This is a shift-based position, and you may occasionally support operations at our Gloucester site (transport provided or costs reimbursed).

DV clearance is essential for this role. Candidates must be UK citizens with at least 10 years of UK work history. Clearance can take up to 12 months to complete before employment begins.

• Control site access, permitting only authorised personnel
• Monitor activity via Access Control Systems and CCTV
• Conduct internal and external patrols
• Perform daily checks on alarm systems and respond to alerts
• Escalate issues to the MDL Service Desk as required
• Carry out random entry and exit searches
• Detect and deter unauthorised access or suspicious activity
• Handle suspect packages in line with procedures
• Provide cover for colleagues and support team flexibility
• Undertake ad-hoc tasks as directed by management

• Previous security experience helpful but not essential
• Valid SIA Licence and CCTV training
• Strong communication skills and customer-focused approach
• IT literate and comfortable using security systems
• Flexible, reliable, and proactive team player

• Competitive salary
• Supportive team environment
• Access to a wide range of company benefits and discounts

If you meet the criteria and are ready for a rewarding role in security, apply today. Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through Salary Finance, including options to access a portion of earned pay before payday for a small fee.

We also offer loans through Salary Finance.

When you join us, you’ll receive access to Choices, our flexible lifestyle benefits platform. You might choose to purchase extra holiday, dental or technology products at affordable costs. We also offer MiDeals for high street discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, life cover up to four times salary, enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (potentially including free shares).

We award Mitie Stars as recognition for hard work, with monthly cash prizes and a yearly top prize of up to £10,000. We strongly invest in training and development and offer a wide range of learning resources to support career progression.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Ashish Singh at

Since 1987, Mitie has employed around 80,000 people and is a leading facilities management and professional services company in the UK with a diverse client base.