Security Officer

Mitie Group plc.; Batley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Public Transport access

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is seeking a Security Officer for a prestigious client in the Leeds area. You will deliver excellent customer service while maintaining a safe, secure shopping environment. A full background check will review 5 years of history; SIA CCTV licence is preferred or training can be provided.

The role requires 40 hours per week with shifts including weekends; a full front-line licence must be worn on duty. Public parking is available and staff access is convenient.

Qualifications

• Previous security experience in retail or facilities environments.
• SIA licence required; CCTV knowledge preferred; training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all policies, legal and regulatory requirements on site.
• Complete tasks as defined in Assignment Instructions.
• Renew licences before expiry and maintain professional conduct with customers.

Skills

Previous Security Experience

SIA License

CCTV Knowledge

SC Clearance

Job description

Region: Leeds

Job title: Security Officer

Location: Ikea Leeds

Pay rate: £13.45
Hours: 40hrs a week Various shifts (details provided at scheduling stage) - including weekends
(Free Parking and great access by Public Transport)

Job Overview: Mitie is looking for Retail Security Officer for a prestigious client in the Leeds area who can deliver exceptional customer service whilst creating a safe and secure shopping environment for all. A full background check will be completed including a full 5-year employment/education history. Ideally you will already hold an SIA licence including CCTV, however, SIA training can be provided for the successful candidate.

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