Security Officer

Mitie Group plc.; Great Stukeley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services company is seeking a Corporate Relief Officer to provide security coverage at various locations including Peterborough and Cambridge. This role includes protecting property, and ensuring compliance with all regulations, along with the ability to work flexible shifts. Candidates must hold an SIA License, possess previous security experience, and have a driving licence. The position requires a commitment to excellence and adherence to policies and procedures while ensuring safety on site.

Qualifications

• Ability to work day and night shifts.
• Driving licence and own transport for site travel.
• Flexibility to work Monday to Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Protect customer's property and assets through direct security services.
• Ensure compliance with legal and corporate standards.
• Report Health & Safety hazards on site.
• Complete all tasks as per Assignment Instructions.

Skills

Ability to work both day and night shifts

Driving licence and own car

Flexibility for Monday to Sunday

Previous Security Experience

SIA License

Job description

Job Overview

This is a Corporate Relief Officer position covering the following locations but not exclusive to: Peterborough, Kings Lynn, Huntingdon and Cambridge. The relief officer position is to cover core officers' annual leave, long‑term sickness and any short‑notice blowouts or ad‑hoc requests. To be considered for the position the following are essential:

• Be able to work both day and night shifts
• Have a driving licence and own car to travel to sites
• Have the ability to work Monday–Sunday
• Most shifts are 12 hours in length with occasional exceptions

Main Duties – Operations

• 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.
• 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