Security Officer

Mitie Group plc.; Harpur Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in Harpur Hill seeks a Security Officer responsible for protecting property and assets. Duties include controlling access, conducting security checks, and reporting any issues to supervisors. Candidates should have previous security experience and hold an SIA License; SC Clearance is preferred. The role requires adherence to all safety standards and operational compliance while working shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in security roles is required.
• Candidates must hold an SIA License.
• SC Clearance is desirable for this role.

Responsibilities

• Control access and egress of vehicles and pedestrians politely.
• Conduct searches of vehicles and visitors effectively.
• Ensure site security by checking entries thoroughly.
• Report security issues promptly to the Supervisor.
• Perform on-site security patrolling duties as needed.

Skills

Previous Security Experience

SIA License

SC Clearance

Job description

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).

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

Controlling access and egress of both vehicles and pedestrians in a polite and professional manner.

• The searching of vehicles and visitors to secure areas utilising agreed search techniques.
• Ensuring that site locations/buildings are secure by ensuring that all people accessing are checked at the point of entry ensuring they have the right to enter.
• As far as possible ensure that no-one is allowed to proceed through security check points without complying with the requirements in force at the time.
• Supporting the delivery of security requirements and ensuring that issues that affect the security of the site are brought to the attention of the Supervisor.
• Operation and control of the barrier/gate systems.
• On-site security patrolling and other secondary security duties.

Available to work 12 hour shifts including days, nights, public holidays and weekends.

Operations and Compliance

• 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