Security Officer

Mitie Group plc.; Wales; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide security services provider seeks passionate Security Guards to join their team for a new project with the DWP. The role requires flexibility to travel across various sites in the UK. Responsibilities include ensuring safety and security, monitoring access, and responding to emergencies. Candidates must have previous security experience and hold an SIA Licence along with a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in security roles is essential.
• SIA Licence is required; SD Licence is preferred.
• Full UK driving licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Patrol premises regularly to identify potential threats.
• Monitor access to the building ensuring proper identification.
• Respond to emergencies or suspicious situations.

Skills

Previous Security Experience

SIA Licence

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

At Mitie, we are eagerly looking for passionate security enthusiasts to join our Security Guard teams nationwide for our new, exciting project with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a professional and dedicated team that makes a difference in communities across the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Flexibility to travel, as this role will cover various DWP sites within the region.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for the DWP staff, visitors, and property.
• Patrol the premises regularly to identify potential security threats.
• Monitor and control access to the building, ensuring proper identification and verification.
• Respond effectively to emergencies or suspicious situations.
• Liaise with local law enforcement and emergency services as needed.
• Provide a high level of customer service and assist staff and visitors in any security-related matter.
• Conduct routine security checks and submit incident reports as appropriate.
• Adhere to Mitie and DWP security policies, procedures, and regulations.

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 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.
• 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 call emergency services and Communication Centre to report all incidents.

What we are looking for

• Previous Security Experience
• SIA Licence required; SD Licence Preferred
• Full UK driving licence required