Day-Shift Security Officer – Dover/Folkestone

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Dover, Folkestone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie is seeking a Security Officer for the Dover/Folkestone area. The role involves logging incidents, maintaining site access controls, and producing accurate security reports.

You will work on days, with a 42-hour week across 12-hour shifts, and need a valid SIA licence with suitability for SC clearance. You will interact with Operations Managers, liaise across departments, and uphold safety and dress standards while following contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA licence - Door Supervisor mandatory, CCTV preferable.
• Must be able to achieve SC clearance (5-year UK residency a minimum).
• Full 5-year checkable history.
• Good understanding of security requirements / functions.
• Excellent oral communicator.
• Strong written skills for reports, incidents and presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, to liaise with security officers, managers and directors.
• Have the ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• To share knowledge and support team members, to make the best use of their capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all incidents are logged and directed effectively through to completion
• Effectively communicate business issues to the Operations Manager and/or relevant departments
• Maintain the standards of the site for access / egress and visitor regulation
• Ensure standards of dress, safety and presentation are maintained at all times
• Complete timely and accurate reports on all security activities within the site and present to the Security Management team.
• To be fully conversant with the methods of working of all equipment.
• Ensure that you have signed the Assignment Instructions.
• Ensure that complete and updated Assignment Instructions are being followed. Where site or procedure instructions are not being followed, ensure that corrective actions are raised with the Operations Manager
• Ensure that all contractual requirements are properly fulfilled and if there is an issue or concern inform the Manager
• Handle all day to day enquiries which arise from whatever source in respect of the daily operation of the security of the site and report to the Manager
• Any other reasonable request from management or client.
• To have an awareness of key performance indicators and service level agreements
• Site Open and Lock Down procedure
• Completion and checking of all accident and Health and Safety reports

Skills

SIA Licence

SC Clearance

Analytical skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team support

Job description

Mitie is seeking a Security Officer for the Dover/Folkestone area. The role involves logging incidents, maintaining site access controls, and producing accurate security reports.

You will work on days, with a 42-hour week across 12-hour shifts, and need a valid SIA licence with suitability for SC clearance. You will interact with Operations Managers, liaise across departments, and uphold safety and dress standards while following contractual obligations.