Security Officer

Mitie; Brighton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider is hiring in Brighton, UK for a Security Officer role requiring previous security experience and an SIA License. You will ensure compliance with all legal and company policies, report any hazards, and maintain a high level of professionalism while on duty. The position entails working night shifts and offers a competitive pay rate of £12.98 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in security roles is essential.
• SIA License is mandatory.
• Knowledge of statutory legislation related to the role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with policies and legal requirements.
• Complete tasks defined in the Assignment Instructions.
• Report Health & Safety hazards promptly.
• Maintain professional conduct in challenging situations.

Skills

Previous Security Experience

SIA License

SC Clearance desirable

Job description

Overview

Salary: £12.98

Hours: Nights Mon–Sun 7 on 1900–0700, 3 off, 2 on Weekend, 2 off

Contracted hours: 56hrs

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, methodical 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