Security support Officer

Mitie Group plc.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform provided

eLearning training

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is seeking a Security Support Officer in Edinburgh and surrounding areas. The role requires protecting property, people and assets in line with published Assignment Instructions (AI's) and adhering to site KPIs/SLAs.

You will cover on-site duties with a focus on safety, compliance and service quality. Key requirements include prior security experience and an SIA licence; SC clearance is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in security services.
• Must hold an SIA license.
• SC clearance desirable.

Responsibilities

• Protect property, people and assets per AI's on site.
• Deliver KPIs/SLAs for the customer and maintain service levels.
• Undertake training and develop knowledge through ongoing learning.
• Manage on-site duties and report incidents as required.

Skills

Previous Security Experience

SIA License

SC Clearance desirable

Job description

Security support officer

£13PH

you will be required to cover all the below in Edinburgh and surrounding areas

static/retail/corporate

internal and external duties

extensive periods of standing or walking

free company uniform provided

on going eLearning training

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 License
• SC Clearance desirable