Security Officer

Mitie Group plc.; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is seeking a vigilant security operative to join the Coop Retail Store Whitley Bay team, covering 40 hours a week. You will protect property, people and assets in line with the site's AI's and client requirements, delivering outcomes that support contract retention.

You must hold an SIA Front Line Licence, have security experience, and be able to drive with access to a vehicle. The role includes coverage across Newcastle Upon Tyne store with the Detective Team, paid at £17.03

Qualifications

• Previous security experience.
• SIA Front Line Licence required.
• Able to drive and access to a vehicle.
• SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Protect our customer's property, people and assets on site per AI's and SLAs.
• Deliver results that meet KPIs and help retain the contract.
• Complete required training and maintain professional conduct.

Skills

Previous security experience

Able to drive

Vehicle access

SC Clearance

Education

SIA Front Line Licence

Job description

Coop Retail Store Whitley Bay - Marine Avenue, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LY & Various stores

£13.45 per hour

40 hours a week

Will be required to cover sickness and holidays on the Newcastle Upon Tyne Store Detective Team, which will be paid at £17.03 when working with the team.

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) and any subsequent changes.
• 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

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 Front Line Licence required
• Able to drive and access to a vehicle
• SC Clearance