Port Security Officer - 12hr Shifts + Training

Mitie; Southampton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Security Apprenticeship opportunities

Live Safe champion program

Job summary

Mitie is recruiting Security Officers to protect the Port of Southampton under ISPS guidelines. We welcome male and female applicants and require a valid SIA licence and a full driving licence. Shifts operate on a 4 days on, 4 off, then 4 nights pattern, with PPE provided.

You will patrol restricted areas, operate gate houses, issue passes, and respond to incidents, with full training provided. The role involves working outside in all weather, and opportunity to progress via site-specific

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Licence.
• Full Driving Licence (manual or automatic).
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts on a 4 days-on/4 off/4 nights pattern.

Responsibilities

• Gate house duties including operating gates and barriers.
• Searching of persons, vehicles and plant machinery as required.
• Pass issuing/checking.
• Patrolling the restricted areas as required by the supervisory team.
• Completing paperwork as required.
• Responding to incidents as directed by the supervisory and management team.
• Ensuring the port is kept secure at all times.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

SIA licensed

Driving licence

Shift work

Communication skills

Report writing

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Outdoor work

Job description

Mitie is recruiting Security Officers to protect the Port of Southampton under ISPS guidelines. We welcome male and female applicants and require a valid SIA licence and a full driving licence. Shifts operate on a 4 days on, 4 off, then 4 nights pattern, with PPE provided.

You will patrol restricted areas, operate gate houses, issue passes, and respond to incidents, with full training provided. The role involves working outside in all weather, and opportunity to progress via site-specific