At a Glance
- Tasks: Safeguard high-value assets and ensure safety across multiple locations.
- Company: Join a leading security firm with a commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Flexible benefits, discounts, life cover, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive recruitment process with great career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in safety while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Previous security experience and SIA Licence preferred.
The predicted salary is between 16 - 16 £ per hour.
As an Elite Security Officer, you will safeguard high-value assets, personnel, and premises through advanced security protocols and proactive threat mitigation. Exceptional situational awareness, professionalism and the ability to respond swiftly are essential.
Job Overview
- Protect customer property, people and/or assets across a designated area and multiple locations in accordance with published Assignment Instructions (AI’s) and any subsequent changes.
- Deliver results that meet or exceed Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreements, supporting contract retention.
- Undertake additional training to ensure continuous self‑development.
- Travel to different locations within the predetermined geographical area.
Main Duties
- Operations
- Ensure compliance with all policies, legal and regulatory requirements as directed by the Security Account Manager and in accordance with UK law and guidance bodies.
- Complete all on‑site tasks and duties as defined within the published AI’s.
- Review and familiarise yourself with any changes to the AI’s, suggesting amendments that would improve or enhance service levels.
- Maintain conformity with Industry and Statutory legislation, wearing the required front‑line licence at all times.
- Comply with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.
- Follow instructions and procedures appropriately without unnecessarily challenging authority.
- Work systematically, methodically and orderly.
- Training
- Complete all required competency training.
- Undertake additional training to ensure continuous self‑development as directed by the Security Account Manager.
- Use technology to achieve key work objectives and develop job knowledge.
- Renew your licence 16 weeks before expiry.
- Security and Health & Safety
- Identify and immediately report any health & safety hazards or potential hazards on site.
- Stay alert to threats or changes within the work environment and take appropriate action to reduce disruption, loss or damage.
- Exercise common sense and initiative by promptly involving others if a situation becomes threatening.
- Maintain professional conduct in difficult situations and challenging customers.
- Record accurate, detailed notebook entries after any incident for the Incident Report process.
- Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to Mitie and the Client.
- Ensure check calls are carried out at the allocated time slot as stipulated in the AI’s.
- Call emergency services and the Communication Centre to report all incidents.
What We Are Looking For
- Previous security experience.
- SIA Licence (Door Supervisor, preferable).
- Own transport or access to public transport.
Benefits
- Flexible benefits scheme, including GP virtual services, salary finance, dentistry, dining, coffee clubs, technology perks and cycle‑to‑work.
- High‑street discount programme (MiDeals).
- Life cover – greater of your equivalent annual salary or £10,000.
- Save‑as‑you‑earn scheme and Mitie Matching Share Plan.
- Recognition awards (Mitie Stars) with monthly cash prizes and a possible £10,000 top prize.
- Extensive training and development opportunities.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please let us know.
Apply Now
To apply, please visit our careers portal.
Elite Retail Security Officer in Peterborough employer: Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services
As an Elite Retail Security Officer with us, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding high-value assets in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer extensive training and development opportunities, alongside a flexible benefits scheme that includes health services, discounts, and recognition awards, ensuring that your career growth is both meaningful and rewarding. Our commitment to employee well-being and professional development makes us an exceptional employer in the security sector.
Contact Details:
Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services Recruitment Team
