Retail Security Officer

Mitie; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group in Cardiff is seeking a Security Officer to protect property and people in line with site AI instructions. You will help meet KPIs, uphold contract standards and participate in ongoing training to enhance professional skills.

The role requires an active front-line SIA licence (Security Guarding or Door Supervision) and a CCTV PSS Licence; driving licence is preferred. 21 hours per week across Tue, Fri, Sun shifts at the Cardiff Coryton site.

Qualifications

• Last five years trackable work history.
• Driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• To protect our customer's property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI's) and any subsequent changes.
• Delivering results that meet and / or exceed the Key performance indicators / Service Level Agreement for the customer through full responsibility and accountability, providing a service that aids in the retention of the contract.
• To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development.
• Fully and satisfactorily complete all of the tasks and duties on site as defined within the published Assignment Instructions (AI's).
• Proactively refer to and review the published Assignment Instructions, thus familiarising oneself with any changes in order to suggest additional amendments that will improve or enhance the current level of service.
• To be compliant with Industry and Statutory Legislation (you are required to obtain a front-line licence in either Security Guarding or Door Supervision), which must be worn at all times whilst carrying out your duties. The Customer also requires a CCTV PSS SIA Licence.
• Comply with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.
• Follow instructions and procedures appropriately without unnecessarily challenging authority.
• Work in a systematic, methodology and orderly way.
• Fully and satisfactorily complete all required competency training.
• To 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 and expertise through continual professional development.
• You are required to ensure you renew your licence 16 weeks before expiry.

Skills

Track record 5 years

Driving license

Job description

Location & Pay

Asda - Cardiff Coryton

Pay Rate: £13.10

Total Weekly Contractual Hours: 21

Working Hours

Tuesday 14:00-22:00

Friday 14:00-22:00

Sunday 10:00-16:30

Qualifications and Experience

• Last five years trackable work history
• Driving license preferred

Job Overview

To protect our customer's property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI's) and any subsequent changes.

Delivering results that meet and / or exceed the Key performance indicators / Service Level Agreement for the customer through full responsibility and accountability, providing a service that aids in the retention of the contract.

To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development.

Main Duties

Operations

• To be aware of and ensure compliance with all aspects of policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements as directed by the Security Account Manager and in accordance with UK Law and Guidance bodies.
• Fully and satisfactorily complete all of the tasks and duties on site as defined within the published Assignment Instructions (AI's).
• Proactively refer to and review the published Assignment Instructions, thus familiarising oneself with any changes in order to suggest additional amendments that will improve or enhance the current level of service.
• To be compliant with Industry and Statutory Legislation (you are required to obtain a front-line licence in either Security Guarding or Door Supervision), which must be worn at all times whilst carrying out your duties. The Customer also requires a CCTV PSS SIA Licence. There are also additional courses that are contractually required.
• Comply with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.
• Follow instructions and procedures appropriately without unnecessarily challenging authority.
• Work in a systematic, methodology and orderly way.

Training

• Fully and satisfactorily complete all required competency training.
• To 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 and expertise through continual professional development.
• You are required to ensure you renew your licence 16 weeks before expiry.

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 in order 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 ensure check calls are being carried out at the allocated time slot as stipulated in the Assignment Instructions (AI's).
• To call emergency services and Communication Centre to report all incidents.

What we are looking for

• Previous Security Experience
• SIA License
• SC Clearance desirable