Security Officer

Better places, thriving communities.

At Mitie, we are eagerly looking for passionate security enthusiasts to join our Security Guard teams nationwide for our new, exciting project with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a professional and dedicated team that makes a difference in communities across the United Kingdom.

• Flexibility to travel, as this role will cover various DWP sites within the London region.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for the DWP staff, visitors, and property.
• Patrol the premises regularly to identify potential security threats.
• Monitor and control access to the building, ensuring proper identification and verification.
• Respond effectively to emergencies or suspicious situations.
• Liaise with local law enforcement and emergency services as needed.
• Provide a high level of customer service and assist staff and visitors in any security-related matter.
• Conduct routine security checks and submit incident reports as appropriate.
• Adhere to Mitie and DWP security policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Look out for, and immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site.
• Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment to take the appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage.
• Use common sense and initiative by immediately involving others if a situation appears to become threatening.
• Maintain professional conduct in the face of difficult situations and challenging customers.
• Complete an accurate, detailed notebook entry as soon as possible after any incident, which can then be used as part of the Incident Report process.
• Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to Mitie and the Client.
• Call emergency services and Communication Centre to report all incidents.

• Previous Security Experience
• DS Licence required

Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides benefits that suit your lifestyle. We offer a virtual GP, financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme, a choice of dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, technology products, high‑street discounts via MiDeals, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, life cover of the greater of your salary or £10,000, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan.

Employees are recognised with Mitie Stars and cash prizes, and there is a chance to win up to £10,000. Training and development opportunities are plentiful.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us.

Since 1987, Mitie’s 80,000 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 and critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

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