Security Officer

Overview

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.

Job Overview

• Flexibility to travel, as this role will cover various DWP sites within the region.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• 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 to 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.
• To 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.
• To call emergency services and Communication Centre to report all incidents.

• Previous Security Experience
• DS Licence required
• Full UK Driving Licence

Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides benefits that suit your lifestyle. We offer a virtual GP for you and household members, financial wellbeing assistance through Salary Finance (e.g., access to up to 50% of earned pay before payday for a small fee). When you join us, you will receive a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices, to customise your benefits (e.g., dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, technology purchases).

We provide MiDeals for high street discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, life cover, save-as-you-earn, and the Mitie Matching Share Plan. We also recognise employees via Mitie Stars with monthly cash prizes and a potential annual prize of £10,000. We invest in training and development with a range of resources to support career progression. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and will provide reasonable adjustments during the process if needed (please email us regarding adjustments).

Since 1987, Mitie’s 80,000 employees have been supporting clients globally. We are a leading facilities management and professional services company serving banking, government sites, hospitals, and schools.

Join our Mitie Team.

Together our diversity makes us stronger.

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