Senior Security Relief Officer

Mitie Group plc.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Security is seeking a Security Officer to join the Portsmouth/Southampton area. The role requires a strong communicator with IT literacy, a driving licence, and a British passport for client screening. It is a permanent position with day and night shifts including weekends.

You will protect people and property, meet KPIs, and complete ongoing training while complying with UK law and site AI's. SIA licence and front-line credentials are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Previous security experience is required.
• SIA licence is required; front-line licence in Security Guarding or Door Supervision is expected.
• British passport and access to a vehicle are preferred for client screening and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Protect our customer's property, people and assets in line with AI's and changes.
• Meet or exceed KPIs and SLAs to aid contract retention.
• Complete required training and renew licences before expiry.
• Maintain health and safety standards and report hazards immediately.
• Follow policies, procedures and legal requirements on site.

Skills

Communication

IT literacy

Driving

Patrolling

British passport

Job description

Pay rate: £14.50ph

• British passport required for client screening
• IT literate
• Candidate must drive and have access to own vehicle
• Strong communication skills
• Physically fit for patrolling

Mitie Security is looking for Security Officer to take on the exciting responsibility of working with partners in the Portsmouth and Southampton area. Ideal applicants will be hard working, motivated individuals, looking for a dynamic workplace that rewards their efforts. For those who want to deliver the exceptional every day and go the extra mile, this role is for you.

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: days, nights & weekends

Additional Clearance: SIA minimum, candidate must have strong communication skills and be physically fit for long patrols

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