Area Security Officer

Overview

Better places, thriving communities.

Hourly Rate: £12.60

Mitie is seeking security professionals to join Security Guard teams nationwide for a new project with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This is a professional role within a dedicated team that protects communities across the United Kingdom.

Job Overview:
Flexibility to travel, as this role will cover various DWP sites within the region (Havant, Portsmouth, Gosport, Cosham, Alton, Bordon, Chichester, Littlehampton, Bognor Regis and Worthing jobcentre). A Full UK driving licence is required.

• Ensure a safe and secure environment for DWP staff, visitors, and property.
• Patrol the premises regularly to identify potential security threats.
• 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 security-related matters.
• 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 and safety hazards on site.
• Stay alert to threats or changes within the work environment and take appropriate action to reduce disruption, loss, or damage.
• Maintain professional conduct in challenging situations and when dealing with customers.
• Complete accurate, detailed notebook entries after any incident for use in the Incident Report process.
• Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to Mitie and the client.
• Call emergency services and the Communications Centre to report all incidents.

• Previous security experience.
• Licence required; DS Licence preferred.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides benefits that suit your lifestyle. Options include a virtual GP, financial wellbeing support through Salary Finance, and the ability to access earned pay before payday. You can customise benefits via our Choices platform (dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, technology purchases, and more). High street discounts via MiDeals, cycle-to-work schemes, life cover, and a save-as-you-earn scheme are also available.

Mitie Stars recognition awards offer monthly cash prizes and a top prize of £10,000 at year end. We provide diverse training and development across a wide range of resources to support your career growth.

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please let us know. For contact details, refer to the application page.

Since 1987, Mitie has 80,000 employees serving clients globally. We are a leading facilities management and professional services company, with clients including household names in banking, critical government sites, hospitals, and schools. Our success stems from the experience and quality of our people, and progressing your career is a top priority.

Join our Mitie team. Together our diversity makes us stronger.

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