Relief Security Officer

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Security and Health & Safety

• 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.

What we are looking for

• Previous Security Experience
• SIA Licence required; SD Licence Preferred
• Full UK driving licence required.

Benefits

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. We offer financial wellbeing through Salary Finance, including access to earned pay before payday. When you join us, you’ll get a link to Choices, our flexible benefits platform, to customise benefits such as dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, technology purchases, and more. You’ll also have access to MiDeals for high street discounts, gym memberships, and a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover is the greater of your annual salary or £10,000, plus a Save-as-you-Earn scheme and a Mitie Matching Share Plan. We recognize employees with Mitie Stars, with monthly prizes and a yearly top prize of £10,000. We provide diverse training and development opportunities and are committed to inclusive recruitment; if you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

About Mitie

Since 1987, Mitie’s 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, with clients ranging from household names in banking to critical government sites, hospitals, and schools.

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