Secuirty Officer

Mitie; Greenhithe; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie is seeking a vigilant Security Officer to protect staff and customers at the Bluewater site. You will patrol malls, service areas, back of house, car parks and the site perimeter, while enforcing Health and Safety regulations and assisting First Aid where qualified.

You must hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence, demonstrate excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure, independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to operate in a pressurised environment.
• Attention to detail and proactive approach to security.
• Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
• Flexible hours including weekends and bank holidays.
• SIA Door Supervisor Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of staff and customers on site.
• Patrol malls, service areas, back of house, car parks and site perimeter.
• Enforce Health and Safety regulations and assist with First Aid if qualified.
• Communicate changes at shift handovers to ensure smooth operations.
• Liaise with retailers and security teams regarding security matters.
• Conduct regular searches or access checks as instructed by the client.

Skills

Good communication

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Team player

Job description

Main Duties

• You will ensure the safety and security of staff and customers within your working environment to ensure smooth and effective security enforcement at the site, securing the premises, Patrolling malls, and Service areas, back of house, car parks and the site perimeter. Maintaining and enforcing Health and Safety Regulations, aiding guests and administering First Aid (if qualified).
• Care to be taken regarding personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
• To start shift promptly at time designated, in full uniform.
• To ensure active communication at changeover, briefing to ensure awareness of any matters pertaining to the smooth effective running of the shift.
• To work as part of the Mitie team upholding their values and standards.
• To liaise with retailers over any security matters or concerns.
• To assist on site police in prevention and detection of crime.
• To prevent unauthorised personnel from entering Bluewater.
• To conduct regular patrols to include the following:
• To prevent and detect fire, water leaks, and any potential safety hazards. To ensure that all fire exits and portable fire fighting equipment cupboards are not impeded by any obstructions.
• To check for unauthorised personnel in business sensitive areas.
• To check and verify the identity and work permits of any contractors working in the building.
• To conduct mandatory searches of bags and personal belongings to sub-contractors and cleaners before they leave the premises, on the Client's instruction.
• To conduct searches of visitors to the site at the discretion of and as instructed by the client in accordance with site policies.
• To ensure the removal of unattended valuables for safekeeping.
• To monitor the movements of cleaners and sub-contractors.
• To supervise the cleaning of business sensitive areas and selected private offices.
• To report any incident or occurrence out of the ordinary to Security Control Centre and enter into the Daily Occurrence Book (DOB).

What we are looking for

• Skills & Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to operate in a pressurised environment.
• Attention to detail and proactive Demonstrable Proactive and professional approach to security.
• Ability to work under own initiative and also as a member of a team
• Experience in working within a team as well as on your own - essential
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and policy
• Flexible approach to working hours, including working weekends & Bank Holidays
• SIA licensed in all relevant areas.
• Willingness to take any further appropriate training.
• Must have a SIA Door Supervisor Licence